Latest
- Republicans Sound Alarm Over Democratic Bid to Undo Bipartisan Redistricting in Virginia
Senator Mark Peake recounted recent discussions where a senator from eastern Fairfax indicated plans to ‘redo the House,’ a move he interprets as targeting the House of Delegates, the state Senate, and even congressional districts.
- Youngkin’s Legacy of Deregulation: A Blueprint for Virginia’s Economic Future at Risk
Youngkin’s administration has delivered tangible results in slashing bureaucratic red tape. On his first day in office in January 2022, he issued an executive order establishing the Office of Regulatory Management, committing to a 25 percent reduction in regulations.
- Virginia Child Psychiatrist Sheila Furey Sounds Alarm on School Sexualization Bill in House Education Committee
Sheila Furey’s speaking at the Virginia House of Delegates underscore ongoing battles in Virginia over what constitutes appropriate educational materials. ‘Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,’ she stated emphatically
- Republican Leaders Rally Against Virginia’s Proposed Abortion Amendment Stripping Parental Rights
Senator Mark Obenshain, speaking at a recent session, highlighted the dangers posed by the proposal. He noted that 80 percent of Americans, including a majority in Virginia, support reasonable restrictions on abortion, such as parental notification and consent laws for minors.
- Governor Youngkin Champions Trump’s Peace Through Strength Strategy Amid Rising Global Tensions
Youngkin’s remarks underscore a key Republican foreign policy tenet: a robust, unmatched military serves as the ultimate deterrent.
- Virginia Legislators Debate Parental Rights in Minors’ Abortion Decisions Amid Mental Health Concerns
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like ‘mental health’ that might enable procedures without the minor’s family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor’s long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
- Democrats Reject Common-Sense Protections in Push for Unrestricted Abortion Rights in Virginia
The amendments in question sought to impose reasonable health and safety regulations on abortion facilities, similar to those applied to other surgical centers, and require parental notification or consent before minors undergo the procedure. Proponents argued these measures protect women from unsafe conditions and safeguard family integrity by involving parents in life-altering decisions for thei
- Parents Sound Alarm at Loudoun County School Board Over Virginia Bill Shielding Explicit Content in School Libraries
The code’s definition of ‘sexually explicit content’ explicitly lists these acts, yet it appears to protect such books from removal, framing them as protected instructional materials. ‘What starts with a definition ends with expanding in our schools,’ he stated, warning that this exacerbates educational challenges rather than supporting learning. He called the situation not education,
- Youngkin’s Relentless Drive Delivers Record Economic Boom for Virginia
Over the past four years, Virginia secured a staggering $156 billion in private sector business investments, fueling job creation across the state.
- Senator Sturtevant Stands Firm for Parental Rights in Virginia Senate Debate on Reproductive Amendment
Glen Sturtevant, representing Virginia’s 10th Senate District, pointed out the amendment’s language granting ‘every individual’ a fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
- Governor Youngkin’s Cell Phone Ban Yields Promising Early Results in Virginia Schools
Youngkin cited three primary concerns driving the ban: a noticeable academic decline linked to constant digital distractions, escalating mental health challenges among youth exacerbated by social media, and pervasive disruptions in learning environments.
- Judge declares redistricting amendment invalid; Democrats proceed despite this
A Tazewell Circuit Court judge ruled on both unconstitutional grounds and statutory grounds that the General Assembly Democrats’ attempt to amend the state Constitution to allow a redistricting Congressional district this year was invalid.
- Who owns Virginia Mercury?
The author has just finished reading a news story by Markus Schmidt, the prolific journalist who writes for the Virginian-Pilot. This was a reprinting of an article that Mr.
- Loudoun Republicans Stand Firm Against Phyllis Randall’s Plastic Bag Tax
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, consisting of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner of the Ashburn District, Kristen Umstattd of Leesburg, Juli Briskman of Algonkian approved the measure as part of Virginia’s statewide authorization for localities to implement such fees.
- Delegate Terry Kilgore Defends Virginia’s Bipartisan Redistricting Tradition Against Mid-Term Changes
Kilgore highlighted the 2020 constitutional amendments, passed by two-thirds of Virginia voters, which established bipartisan independent commissions for drawing legislative and congressional districts.
- Virginia’s RGGI Debacle Exposes Democratic Assault on Family Budgets
Now, newly inaugurated Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has signaled her intent to drag Virginia back into RGGI, potentially costing ratepayers $500 million annually—or about $1,100 per household.
- Loudoun Republicans Rally Against Plastic Bag Tax Amid Rising Grocery Costs
The tax, permitted under Virginia state law, requires retailers to charge 5 cents per plastic bag, with proceeds earmarked for environmental cleanup, litter mitigation, and reusable bag distribution to low-income programs.
- Youngkin Delivers Results: Virginia Advances in Foster Care, Veterans’ Services, Broadband, Infrastructure, and Economy
In foster care and behavioral health, Youngkin’s Right Help Right Now initiative has driven significant reforms, overhauling systems to prioritize family stability and child safety.
- Youngkin’s Results-Oriented Agenda Propels Virginia Forward on Key Priorities
On foster care and family support, Youngkin’s administration has overhauled systems to prioritize strong families and child safety.
- Loudoun Republicans Rally Against Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Amid Rising Grocery Costs
Opponents, led by Loudoun Republicans, contend that the tax is anything but voluntary, as Chair Randall has described it. Residents point out that such fees inevitably get passed on to consumers, adding to the cost of everyday shopping at a time when inflation has made groceries unaffordable for many hardworking families.
- RGGI’s Toll on Virginia Families: Pushing for Authentic Affordability Measures in Loudoun County
In Loudoun County, one of Virginia’s fastest-growing and most affluent areas, these elevated energy costs exacerbate the ongoing housing affordability crisis.
- Delegate Wren Williams Delivers Fiery Warning to Virginia House of Delegates on Democrat-Led Assault on Virginia’s Constitution
LEESBURG, Va. – In a passionate address to the House of Delegates, Virginia House Delegate Wren Williams (R-47) laid bare what he described as a brazen Democrat attack on the Commonwealth’s constitution through partisan meddling in the redistricting process. Speaking directly to the house – Williams urged a return to principled, non-partisan map-making that respects
- Suhas Subramanyam hasn’t discovered the ‘Holy Grail of evidence’ connecting Trump and Epstein
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said that the opponents of President Donald Trump are still looking for evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein, “that they can use” against him. The House and Senate passed the bill Tuesday overwhelmingly.
- Democrat-Led Cities Bear the Brunt of Virginia’s Gun Violence Epidemic, Data Reveals
**By Johnathan Hale, Virginia Conservative Correspondent** RICHMOND, VA – New analysis of gun-related homicide rates across Virginia’s urban centers paints a stark picture: Democrat-controlled cities are disproportionately plagued by elevated levels of gun violence, even as overall rates show signs of decline. According to comprehensive data compiled from public health records dated February 14, 2
- Loudoun County Faces Housing Crossroads: Juli Briskman’s Push for Density Sparks Hypocrisy Debate
In the heart of Virginia’s Loudoun County, a heated discussion on housing policy is unfolding at the Board of Supervisors, highlighting the tension between rapid growth and preserving the suburban charm that has long defined this affluent area. During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, Algonkian District Supervisor Juli Briskman, a Democrat, advocated strongly for
- The Virginia Republican “Affordability Agenda”
Lower power bills: Stop expensive energy mandates when grid reliability or prices are threatened. This will protect families from having to choose between heating and food.
- Youngkin’s term made Virginia stronger and more prosperous
Last night, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his final State of the Commonwealth Address. It was more than just a goodbye.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Major Accomplishments in Strengthening Oversight of Virginia’s Nursing Homes
Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday hosted a public event at the Patrick Henry Building to recognize major accomplishments delivered under Executive Order 52, “Strengthening Oversight of Virginia’s Nursing Homes,” and to honor the state employees whose work rebuilt critical oversight systems serving Virginia’s most vulnerable seniors.
- Loudoun County’s $194 Million Surplus Squandered on Government Expansion Instead of Taxpayer Relief
In a move that has sparked outrage among fiscal conservatives, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on January 6, 2026, to allocate a staggering $194 million in unassigned surplus funds from the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to a laundry list of government programs and reserves, rather than returning the money directly to hardworking taxpayers
- The Looming Threat of Rent Controls in Loudoun County – A Call for Market Freedom
As the Virginia General Assembly gears up for its 2026 session starting January 14, Loudoun County finds itself at the epicenter of a heated debate over housing policies that could undermine property rights and economic vitality. With average rents surging 43% from $1,618 in 2020 to $2,310 in 2025, Democratic leaders on the Board of Supervisors, led by Chair Phyllis Randall, are aggressively advoc
- You can now pay 10% tax on your Fantasy Football or Baseball?
It appears that the 2026 Virginia General Assembly will try to balance the budget of the state by imposing a 10% tax on sports fantasy game players throughout the Commonwealth.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increased Payrolls of 8,600 in November; Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.5 Percent
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia added 8,600 nonfarm jobs in November, according to preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics survey. Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5 percent, 1.1 percentage points below the national rate.
- Extremists doxxing TPUSA High-School Club and Teacher Sponsor
First Colonial High School, in Virginia Beach, is the latest battlefield for extremists to target Turning Point USA groups. Public records requests reveal activists trying to silence students who oppose their views.
- Loudoun County’s Push for Rent Caps Sparks Debate on Housing Affordability and Economic Freedom
In the affluent suburbs of Northern Virginia, where Loudoun County has long been a beacon of economic growth and opportunity, a contentious debate is unfolding over proposals to implement rent stabilization measures.
- Loudoun County’s Small Businesses Suffocated by Democrat Red Tape and Data Center Boom
In Loudoun County, Virginia, where innovation should thrive, local entrepreneur Rob Batchelder is emblematic of the struggles faced by family-owned businesses under the weight of inconsistent Democratic policies.
- Decline in Fairfax County Prosecutions of Steve Descano Raises Alarms on Public Safety
In Fairfax County, Virginia, a sharp drop in felony convictions and cases reaching the circuit court has sparked concerns among residents and law enforcement advocates about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
- Concerns Mount Over Scott Surovell Senate Leader’s Background in Judicial Selections
This background, conservatives argue, could cloud his judgment when it comes to selecting judges who must uphold law and order without bias.
- Loudoun County School Board Takes Bold Steps to Prioritize Special Education and Eliminate Classroom Distractions
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
- Shocking Seclusion Practices in Loudoun County Schools Expose Failures in Liberal Education Policies
Leesburg, VA – December 29, 2025 – In a disturbing revelation that underscores the ongoing failures of government-run schools under Democrat leadership, a Loudoun County parent has come forward with a harrowing account of her special needs child’s mistreatment at the hands of public school officials. The incident, which involved the child being confined alone
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Grand Opening of New Puller Veterans Care Center in Fauquier County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today joined local, state, and federal leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Puller Veterans Care Center (PVCC) in Warrenton – a state-of-the-art facility built to serve Virginia veterans in need of long-term care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation care in Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Democrats Advance Mid-Decade Redistricting Amendment Amid GOP Legal Challenges
Virginia’s ongoing redistricting saga took a significant turn in October when Democratic leaders in the General Assembly convened a surprise special session to propose a constitutional amendment allowing for mid-decade adjustments to the state’s congressional maps.
- Democrats Tim Kaine and Mark Warner broke America’s Healthcare System. Republicans are fixing it
The “Unaffordable Healthcare Act” was passed long before Democrats caused the most severe cost-of-living crises in the past half century. Their central planning effort, which accounted for 20% of the U.S.
- Trump signs executive orders designating fentanyl a weapon or mass destruction
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order designating fentanyl as a weapon or mass destruction. This is the culmination of his fight against drug trafficking in his second term.
- Emails show that FBI doubted the probable cause of Mar-a-Lago raid.
According to declassified emails released by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley on Tuesday, the FBI during the Biden administration questioned if it had established probable grounds to search President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in 2022.
- Glenn Youngkin says RGGI is an issue of affordability for Virginians, while Democrat Abigail Spanberger considers joining
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is highlighting Virginia’s debate on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
- Reclassifying marijuana places corporate greed before public safety
Federal regulators, in their rush to modernize the federal Drug Policy are about to make a decision which will have a long-lasting impact on American families. According to reports, President Donald Trump may consider reclassifying marijuana federally from Schedule I into Schedule III.
- Cory Mills introduces a bill to reduce the pay of Congressmen to $1 per day during shutdown
Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, introduced a bill that would reduce the pay of congressional to $1 on the first day of any government shutdown. This is part of a spate of bills intended to prevent a prolonged funding lapse.
- Virginia Republicans and demographic change
By James C. Sherlock A Virginia Republican Convention was attended by the author about a decade ago.
- DOJ sues Loudoun County school board over transgender bathroom policy
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County Board of Education in connection with an Title IX case involving alleged discrimination against two Christian high-school students for raising religious objections about the school’s Transgender restroom practices.
- Loudoun County Republicans Slash Dues to $10 for Under-30s, Aiming to Boost Youth Involvement
In a move designed to make political engagement more accessible amid rising economic pressures, the Loudoun County Republican Committee has announced a significant reduction in membership dues for individuals under 30 years old.