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- In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation
  
  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.
  
  Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices
  
  The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
  
  Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law
  
  Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.
  
  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.
  
  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.
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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.

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.

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.

71.4 F

Virginia

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Homepage
Election 2025
Virginia
- In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation
  
  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.
  
  Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices
  
  The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
  
  Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law
  
  Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.
  
  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.
  
  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.
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Montgomery County

Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project

VN Staff - April 28, 2025 0

Governor Glenn Youngkin today broke ground on the highly-anticipated New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative, the New River Valley Project encompasses railroad infrastructure upgrades that will allow VPRA to extend its Amtrak Virginia service from Roanoke to Christiansburg and return passenger rail service to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979.

In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation

Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices

Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law

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

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

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

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

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

In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation

Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices

Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law

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

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

Montgomery County

Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project

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