by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora Fairfax County school board members will vote on the $4.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget today. District leaders still point to a "budget gap" of $28 million, referring to FCPS not receiving the full amount requested by the Board of Supervisors. The School Board approved the budget...

Loudoun County School Board Debates Teacher Communication Restrictions Amid Red Tape Concerns

The meeting focused on the need to empower teachers to act quickly without excessive analysis or bureaucratic hurdles. Participants noted that current procedures often prevent direct contact, forcing teachers to navigate complex chains of command instead. This situation has led to situations where parents remain uninformed about events involving...

Prince William County Teachers Face Broken System in New Scheduling Overhaul

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The new schedules are set for release next year rather than allowing adequate preparation time in the current cycle. This timeline leaves little room...

Autism and Vulnerability in Virginia Medicaid

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By James C. Sherlock Virginia does not do enough to stop Medicaid fraud. The dysfunctional state regulatory system impedes our efforts. They fail often because...

Louise Lucas Challenges Spanberger on Virginia Budget and Data Center Policies

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The debate centers on forecasts that underpin the state budget process. Officials must account for contributions from major industries including technology infrastructure projects. Lucas...

Virginia Republican Elections Started, Go Vote

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As Virginians head into the summer months, Republican voters have a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of the Commonwealth and the nation. On...

Slow Start for Spanberger

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by Rich Tucker Imagine that you are at a Donald Trump event. You see a Republican wearing an anti Trump mask, holding a sign that...

Steve Descano Faces Scrutiny Over Reduced Charge in Child Abduction Case

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The case against Jose Rodriguez centered on allegations that he abducted a four-year-old girl with the intent to commit further crimes. Rodriguez, who had...

Loudoun County School Board Shifts to Propane Buses Amid Cost and Reliability Issues

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Loudoun County Public Schools is shifting away from electric buses and toward propane-fueled vehicles. The move comes after officials cited substantial expenses tied to...

Possible Investigations of Louise Lucas and Lisa Lucas-Burke. Lucas Lodge, The Marijuana Outlet

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by James C. Sherlock Louise Lucas, the president pro tempore for the Virginia state senate and a former editor of the Virginian Pilot, said in...

Zach Cummings on Leesburg City Council Admitting He Does Not Read Police Documents

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In Leesburg, local leaders gathered to examine ways to strengthen 911 services for the long term. The focus remained on process improvements and ensuring...

Fairfax County Housing Plan Near Gas Stations Raises Serious Health Concerns

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A detailed map of the area illustrates several gas stations marked in red squares clustered around key roads including Franconia Road and nearby intersections....

Steve Descano and Stacey Kincaid Fairfax Sanctuary Policies Lead to Tragic Consequences for Fairfax...

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Jason Miyares described a clear pattern where criminal offenders are released back into communities despite ICE detainers. He pointed to specific cases that illustrate...

Assembly and Spanberger made zero progress on Virginia energy challenges

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By Steve Haner, The Jefferson Forum's June commentary outlines the energy challenges that Virginia faces in advance of the 2025 elections. Virginia is still...

Legislation to Create Waste to Energy Grant Program Introduced in Virginia House

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During the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 115 was introduced to establish a grant program intended to support waste-to-energy...

Parent Unleashes Fury at Franklin City School Board Over Pathetic Math Plan

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The speaker, dressed in a blue shirt and speaking from a wooden podium in a room lined with pew-like seating, laid bare the inadequacies...

New Requirements for Handgun Storage in Unattended Vehicles

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The Virginia General Assembly has enacted House Bill 110, which introduces specific requirements for the storage of handguns left in unattended motor vehicles. Signed...

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Republicans

Virginia Republican Elections Started, Go Vote

As Virginians head into the summer months, Republican voters have a pivotal opportunity to...

Virginia Republican Elections Start June 19th 2026

As Virginians head into the summer months, Republican voters have a pivotal opportunity to...

Peake Challenges District Elimination and Budget Secrecy on Senate Floor

His remarks focused on the lack of transparency that has characterized those talks. Peake...

Senator Bryce Reeves Questions Officials on Data Center Investments

The discussion focused on data center initiatives potentially located in the southside region of...

Virginia GOP’s 2026 Congressional Slate: Solid Effort Everywhere Except the 4th District — What a Joke

Richmond, VA — The Republican Party of Virginia just released its candidate lineup for...

Virginia GOP Leadership’s Spineless Neutrality Betrays Core Principles on Critical Ballot Measures

RICHMOND, Va. — In a stunning display of political cowardice, the Republican Party of...

Virginia Senate Advances SB 106 to Combat Gas Station Heroin Threat

Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids and has been linked...

Supervisor Pat Harrity Calls for Workforce Support for Autistic Adults in Fairfax County

Harrity highlighted the need for programs and other resources that can help autistic individuals...

Delegate Thomas Garrett Delivers Fiery Floor Speech Against Democrat Gun Grab in Virginia House

Garrett, representing a rural district where pickup trucks and firearms are commonplace, used a...

Brad Knott Confronts Steve Descano Over Dismissal of Child Predator Case

Congressman Knott described the dismissal as a failure to protect the public. He stated...

Yesli Vega Exposes Union Backroom Deals in Prince William County

Vega emphasized that true respect is earned, not demanded. She accused certain parties of...

Virginia Legislature Delivers Bipartisan Win for Judicial Efficiency with Passage of HB 128

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly concluded action on House Bill 128 on...

Virginia Legislature Advances Bill Strengthening Inmate Access to Legal Counsel in Local Jails

RICHMOND, VA - The Virginia General Assembly has completed action on House Bill 126,...

Candidates

Spanberger: Say anything, do anything, to get elected

We have all seen it, Trump or some other Republican states a position, and within minutes every democrat and every member of the main stream media are responding with the exact same words.  Every member of congress, every senator, every media personality recites the...

American Hindu Coalition Endorses Junaid Khan for House of Delegates (HD 27)

The American Hindu Coalition (AHC), a non-partisan organization dedicated to strengthening America through Hindu...

Jay Jones champions Casinos over everyday Virginians

Jones has a history of siding with powerful people, whether it's predatory lenders or debt collectors. The legislative history of Jones and his affiliations make it clear who he is on.

Reid is on a Roll

John Reid's campaign may have benefited from Governor Glenn Youngkin telling him to withdraw from the race for lieutenant-governor. The former Richmond radio host is now attracting more attention and a larger audience than ever.

Senate Democrats’ Reject Qualified University and State Board Members

This is a disappointing day, and I hope Virginians remember this moment of petty partisan politics.

Democrats

Fairfax Schools are at a Crossroads

by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora Fairfax County school board members will vote on the $4.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget today. District leaders still point to a...

Joe Morrissey Campaign Committee Allocates Over Eleven Thousand Dollars to Billboards

The Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee directed $11,889.00 to Lamar Companies on February...

Union PAC Contributes $7,500 to Morrissey Campaign in Virginia Senate Race

The Mid Atlantic Laborers Political Education Fund, a political action committee tied to the...

Newport News Attorney Leonard Bennett Makes Significant Contribution to Virginia Senate Campaign

Newport News attorney Leonard Bennett contributed $5,000 to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee on October 26, 2021. Bennett, who practices consumer protection law through Consumer Litigation Associates in Newport News, has a history of supporting political efforts in Virginia. The donation supports...

Steve Descano Policies Enable Repeat Offender to Commit Child Abduction in Fairfax

The case centered on Hiram Baca Daniel Rodriguez, identified as a repeat offender. Under Descano's office, the defendant received a plea agreement that limited...

Government

Fairfax Schools are at a Crossroads

by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora Fairfax County school board members will vote on the $4.1 billion fiscal...

Loudoun County School Board Debates Teacher Communication Restrictions Amid Red Tape Concerns

The meeting focused on the need to empower teachers to act quickly without excessive...

Joe Morrissey Campaign Committee Allocates Over Eleven Thousand Dollars to Billboards

The Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee directed $11,889.00 to Lamar Companies on February...

Union PAC Contributes $7,500 to Morrissey Campaign in Virginia Senate Race

The Mid Atlantic Laborers Political Education Fund, a political action committee tied to the...

Steve Descano Policies Enable Repeat Offender to Commit Child Abduction in Fairfax

The case centered on Hiram Baca Daniel Rodriguez, identified as a repeat offender. Under Descano's office, the defendant received a plea agreement that limited his sentence to six months. This arrangement was approved despite the individual's prior criminal history. The decision reflected a broader...
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