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Friday, June 6, 2025

Virginia’s budget surplus grows as revenues beat expectations due to Republican management

Virginia’s general fund revenues rose sharply in April, bucking signs of a national economic cooldown as the state continues to post steady long-time job growth and rake in more tax dollars than projected.

Arlington leader opposes a region-wide tax on sales to support Metro

Arlington's representative in a panel that is studying D.C. Metro financing opposes a regional sales tax for the transit system.

Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

The Virginia Mercury article (May 19, 2025) argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting offshore wind project approvals, permits, and funding is detrimental to Virginia’s economy, particularly the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and criticizes Republican leaders like Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares for not opposing it.

Legislation

In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation

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The Republican tax bill, including its provision to eliminate the $200 tax and registration requirements for firearm silencers, represents a practical approach to reducing government overreach while promoting individual freedoms and economic growth. Contrary to the criticisms from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, this legislation prioritizes the needs of law-abiding citizens and offers significant benefits for both the economy and public safety.

Right to killing babies bills highlight key reproductive health care debate in this year’s...

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Killing Baby Fetus's access is an issue resonating loudly within Virginia’s public and political spheres this year and last week, it manifested through state lawmakers contrasting Virginia’s twice-failed attempt to protect access to birth control medications against a similar measure that recently sailed through neighboring Tennessee’s legislature.  

Tysons Casino proponent donates $15,000 to Arlington Democrat delegates Patrick Hope and Adele McClure

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Two Arlington state representatives received $15,000 from a developer who hopes to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia.

Gov. Youngkin: Intervene to protect Virginians from predatory debt collection practices

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Here is the reality: Most Americans with cancer who report struggling to pay for medical expenses or navigating medical debt are insured. 

Congressional Democrats including Suhas Subramanyam Unanimously Vote Against Protection of Women and Girls in...

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In a highly contentious Senate vote earlier this week, all present Congressional Democrats stood united in opposition to the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a Republican-led bill aimed at barring transgender women and girls from participating in federally funded school athletic programs designated for female athletes.

A Plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter...

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As Virginia moves to limit social media access for minors under 16, a national child safety group is urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to strengthen...

Marty Martinez’s Retail Theft Repeal Bill Stalls at Virginia House

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A bold attempt by Delegate Fernando “Marty” Martinez (D-Leesburg) to repeal Virginia’s stringent organized retail theft law met an abrupt halt during the 2025 legislative session, as the House of Delegates opted to punt the issue to the Virginia State Crime Commission for further study.

Feds approve Republican amendments to Virginia’s K-12 accountability and support plan

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The board, supported by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, made the changes after its members said data from Virginia’s existing accountability system wasn’t clearly delineated when determining the quality of schools or student learning outcomes.

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