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- Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad
  
  President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their U.S. pricing models with those in similarly wealthy countries.
  
  Virginia Military Institute appoints interim as search continues for new leader
  
  The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors named Brigadier General Dallas Clark acting superintendent Saturday afternoon, but didn’t set a firm date for when a new superintendent will be selected.
  
  Right to killing babies bills highlight key reproductive health care debate in this year’s elections
  
  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.
  
  Youngkin’s Veto of HB2277 Protected Electoral Integrity, Republicans Say
  
  Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of House Bill HB2277 has...
  
  Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes HB2056, Upholds Election Integrity and Efficiency
  
  Citing grave concerns for election integrity and efficient governance,...
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Lego plans massive distribution center for Prince George

The Danish toymaker has announced this week plans to build a warehouse and distribution facility worth $366 million in the Crosspointe Business Centre of Prince George County.

Students’ privacy is violated by virtue signaling

The Loudoun County Public School Board has once again prioritized political posturing over student privacy. Under LCPS Policy 8040, students may use restrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.

26 incumbent Va. House Democrats face no opponents, while Dems field challenges in all 100 races

Fairfax County chair makes ‘urgent’ plea to...

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority

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.

Long Bridge Project begins construction

Audrey Carpenter - October 17, 2024 0

A new two-track railroad bridge that will connect Arlington with Washington, D.C. broke ground Oct. 15 and is slated to be completed in 2030. The...

Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad

Virginia Military Institute appoints interim as search continues for new leader

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

Youngkin’s Veto of HB2277 Protected Electoral Integrity, Republicans Say

Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes HB2056, Upholds Election Integrity and Efficiency