In Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, the single largest line item isn’t a fire station, a school, or even sheriff’s deputies. It’s the mysterious “Non-Departmental Expenditures” bucket — a catch-all category that balloons to $2.103 billion in the proposed plan, up from $1.984 billion adopted for FY 2026....

New Father Challenges Loudoun County’s Risky Plan for Maintenance Facility Near Playgrounds and Schools

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The father, whose daughter is just two weeks old, articulated a heartfelt plea: 'I believe this location is not befitting for the purpose that...

HB 384: Championing Small Business Rights Against Outdated Virginia Liquor Laws

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The root of this issue lies in Virginia's unique state-controlled alcohol distribution system through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. When a restaurant procures a...

Virginia House Bill 145: A Modest Tax on Fantasy Sports Operators Sparks Debate on...

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Parent Delivers Passionate Plea Against Warehouse Project Citing Child Safety Risks and County Liability

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Virginia slouches towards state-sanctioned Euthanasia

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Fairfax County Schools legal bills: $12 Million and counting

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Virginia’s Private Cemeteries: Neglect Amid Property Rights Protections

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When these sites become overgrown with vegetation, littered with debris, and damaged by weather or neglect, concerned citizens and history enthusiasts find their hands...

The Governor flexes her muscles

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by Dick Hall Sizemore Governor Spanberger issued her first veto. It was a bill of high priority sponsored by one the Senate's top Democrats. Sen. Scott...

Albemarle Schools policy violates free speech by targeting TPUSA Chapter

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Albemarle County's School Board adopted a policy last night that prohibits student groups who are said to endorse or promote violence, harassment or hate....

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The Louise Lucas Dilemma in the Virginia Senate

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Voting Rights and the Left of Virginia

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Virginians who follow the law are being targeted by the government

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Loudoun County School Board Faces Backlash Over Alleged Cover-Up of Child Abuse in Classroom

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The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by April Chandler and including members such as Anne Donahue as vice chair, along with other elected officials...

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Democrats

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Virginia Delegate JJ Singh Calls for Banning Knives, Guns, Bats, and Cars as Assault Weapons

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Government

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