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- Powers' Claims of Lied-To Trump Voters Miss Mark in Virginia's 9th
Joy Powers' outreach talk in the 9th District underscores left-leaning condescension toward working voters who backed proven conservative results.
- Virginia Conservatives Stand Firm Against Shield Bill Threat to Life and Law
Republican leaders and pro-life advocates reject the Shield Bill as an assault on the sanctity of unborn life and Virginia's moral foundations.
- Veteran Leaders Push Back on HB 1238 Threat to Animal Therapy Businesses
Army veteran Abbott Hoffman warns Virginia lawmakers that HB 1238 strips practical recovery tools and business options from those who served.
- Republican-Led Effort to Extend Early Intervention Services for Virginia’s Disabled Children Stalls in Appropriations Committee
In a move reflecting Republican priorities on family support and early childhood development, Delegate Jason Ballard introduced House Bill 103 during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- Virginia Advances HB642 with Tougher Illegal Sales Penalties and Board Reforms
House bill establishing adult-use cannabis rules moves forward after substitute strengthens enforcement and revises Cannabis Control Authority appointments.
- Virginia Senate Pushes Forward HB835 Shielding Candidates’ Addresses, Republicans Voice Strong Opposition on Transparency Grounds
RICHMOND, VA – As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 835, focused on address confidentiality for candidates and elected officials, has advanced through key stages in both chambers, drawing pointed opposition from Republican delegates who prioritize election transparency and voter verification rights.
- Virginia House Bill 406 Strengthens Support for Law Enforcement Families
Conservative lawmakers advance House Bill 406 to provide temporary workers' compensation for spouses caring for injured officers, upholding family values and public safety priorities in the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Bill Ends Arbitrary Caps on Homeownership Aid for Local Heroes
House Bill 164 advances to scrap outdated $25,000 limits on locality grants helping teachers, deputies and other public employees buy homes and put down roots in their communities.
- HB 702 Buyback Mandate Undermines Virginia Gun Rights and Local Freedom
House Bill 702’s push for directed firearm buyback programs draws strong conservative opposition as an ineffective and costly threat to Second Amendment protections in the Commonwealth.
- Senate Bill 350 Amendment Strengthens Election Integrity and Supports Hardworking Poll Workers
Senator Rome's amendment to Senate Bill 350 enables earlier processing of absentee ballots to deliver timely results while protecting the integrity of Virginia elections.
- Virginia House Advances HB171 to Enhance Student Protections Against Modern Digital Dangers
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive vote reflecting broad support for safeguarding young students in an increasingly digital world, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB171 on January 27, 2026, by a margin of 75-24.
- Virginia Advances Strict Pathway for Foreign-Trained Chiropractors Under HB 1026
Lawmakers refine HB 1026 to open licensure only to foreign-trained chiropractors who previously held credentials, completed five years of U.S. residency, and clear rigorous patient-safety hurdles without diluting Virginia standards.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- Virginia House Bill 814 Risks Dividing Schools Along Racial Lines
Conservative lawmakers and parents raise alarms over a new advisory board that prioritizes identity groups over unified academic excellence in the Commonwealth's education system.
- Senate Bill 169 Strengthens Election Integrity by Ending Last-Minute Signature Challenges
Virginia Senate measure sets clear deadlines for candidate challenges to protect voters and uphold orderly elections rooted in Fairfax County experience.
- Reluctant Author Beth Macy Eyes Virginia Sixth District Seat Amid Questions of Commitment
Acclaimed journalist and bestselling writer Beth Macy signals a potential run for Congress while openly admitting she never sought elected office, raising conservative concerns over priorities in healthcare and farming policy.
- House Bill 105 Seeks to Honor Virginia’s Bicentennial Farms and Family Legacies
RICHMOND, Va. – In a move to celebrate Virginia’s deep-rooted agricultural heritage, Delegate Jason Ballard has introduced House Bill 105 in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House of Delegates.
- School Sales-Tax Option May Need Legislative Repair Before Bond Clocks Run Out
Delegates flag sunset and use-of-funds gaps as dozens of localities place 1% school construction taxes on the November ballot.
- Virginia HB11 Advances Flexible Options for Emergency Mental Health Custody Transports
RICHMOND — House Bill 11, sponsored by Delegate Joseph McNamara of the 40th District, seeks to introduce practical flexibility into Virginia’s emergency custody procedures for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
- Railroad Executive James Hixon Funds Democrat Council Bid
James Hixon of Virginia Beach contributed $2,500 on August 26, 2026, to the Mugler for Council committee supporting Martha Mugler in her Virginia local race.
- Spanberger Silently Undermines Protections for Female Athletes
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has quietly withdrawn proposed regulations that would have barred biological males from competing in girls' sports and accessing female-only facilities such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
- House Bill 366 Seeks to Prioritize Infrastructure Grants for Virginia’s Military Communities, Stalls in Appropriations Committee
RICHMOND — A bill introduced by Delegate Anne Tata to strengthen support for Virginia’s military installations through targeted infrastructure grants has been halted in committee during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- Realtors PAC Makes Donation to Chesapeake Council Member
The Realtors Political Action Committee of Virginia recently contributed $2,500 to the campaign committee of Chesapeake City Council member Jeff Jefferies.
- Warner Stands Firm on Israel Alliance Against Smear Campaigns
Virginia Senator Mark Warner rejects claims that pro-Israel donations dictate policy and affirms independent judgment rooted in American security interests.
- Virginia Subcommittee Advances HB 1015 Creating Class One Misdemeanor Tied to Assault Convictions
A Virginia House subcommittee voted to advance Delegate Clark's HB 1015, which imposes new restrictions on people convicted of assault or assault and battery after July 1 2026 and makes violations a class one misdemeanor.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance HB 1525 to Raise Handgun and Assault Firearm Age Limit to 21
Virginia's HB 1525 would raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 for purchasing, possessing, or transporting handguns and assault firearms.
- Republicans Rally to Defend Second Amendment Against House Bill 27 in Virginia House
RICHMOND, VA – As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 27 has emerged as a focal point for Republican delegates determined to safeguard Second Amendment rights from what they describe as a dangerous overreach by litigation against the firearm industry.
- Virginia House Advances FOIA Exemption for Law Enforcement Oversight Closed Sessions
A House subcommittee advanced House Bill 1476 to let law enforcement civilian oversight bodies hold closed meetings under a FOIA exemption.
- Virginia Advances HB 1015 Tightening Rules After Assault Convictions
Delegate Clark’s HB 1015 would bar certain activities for people convicted of assault or assault and battery on or after July 1 2026 and make violations a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- Democratic Committee Funds Young Progressives in Virginia Push
The Arlington County Democratic Committee transferred $5,000 to the Arlington Young Democrats on June 22, 2026, with the funds designated to support a Virginia candidate.
- Delegate Price Criticizes Operation Ceasefire as Ineffective Slush Fund
Delegate Price rejects prior Operation Ceasefire efforts as promotional waste and calls for results-driven gun violence prevention.
- Loudoun Board Member Presses for Stronger Bus Discipline to Keep Drivers and Protect Roads
Loudoun County School Board member Amy Riccardi urges tougher student behavior rules on buses to improve driver retention and road safety.
- Fairfax County in Virginia is the Third Most Prolific Sanctuary Jurisdiction According to a Study
- Kilgore Presses House to Deliver Car Tax Relief Without Further Delay
Delegate Terry Kilgore urged lawmakers to begin repealing Virginia’s car tax during the current budget process to ease costs for residents.
- Delegate Price Defends Prevention Bill After Wells Criticizes Record on Gun Violence Programs
Delegate Price rejects criticism of her gun-violence prevention proposal and labels prior Operation Ceasefire efforts ineffective.
- Senator Stanley Stresses Lifelong Duty of Care for All Companion Animals Including Hunting Dogs
Senator Stanley affirms his bill covers hunting dogs and all companion animals while sharing his experience adopting a neglected walker hound.
- Budget Amendment Switches Bonus from Percentage to $1,500 Flat Amount
A Virginia budget amendment converts Governor Youngkin’s proposed 2 percent bonus for teachers and state employees into a flat $1,500 payment.
- Conservation Group Backs Virginia Felon Voting Measure
The League of Conservation Voters donated $25,000 on September 7, 2026, to Virginians for the Right to Vote, the committee supporting a state constitutional amendment to enshrine voting rights and automatically restore them for individuals who have completed felony sentences.
- Battlefield Automotive Funds PAC Backing Mixed Virginia Candidates
Battlefield Automotive recently contributed $10,000 to the Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee.
- Spotsylvania Backed Statewide Data Center Moratorium Call Spanberger Rejected
Sen. Glen Sturtevant says local zoning cannot manage statewide power, water and transmission impacts.
- Fairlead Integrated Funds PAC Backing Virginia Democrats with Troubling Records
Fairlead Integrated LLC, a Portsmouth-based veteran-owned company specializing in maritime and defense solutions, recently contributed $10,000 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC.
- CCA Draft Cannabis Fees and Lotteries Demand Hard Public Scrutiny Before 2027
Retail caps, impact-license discounts and 18-month operational clocks will decide whether the market is fair — or captured.
- Sheriff Defends Law Enforcement Integrity Against Political Misinformation
Loudoun County is governed by a nine-member Board of Supervisors that includes Chair At-Large Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Michael Turner of the Ashburn District, Juli Briskman of the Algonkian District, Sylvia Glass of the Broad Run District, Caleb Kershner of the Catoctin District, Matthew Letourneau of the Dulles District, Kristen Umstattd of the Leesburg District, Laura TeKrony of the Little River District, and Koran Saines of the Sterling District.
- VEPGA’s 24.9% Rate Shock Hits Henrico With a $5 Million Bill — Where Is the Public Autopsy?
Employee conservation memos are not enough; localities owe taxpayers rate-class spreadsheets and load-growth explanations.
- Lawyers Say House Committee Plans Subpoena of Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano
Counsel for the commonwealth's attorney argue an expanding inquiry now seeks case files unrelated to immigration enforcement.
- Jones Puts DHS on Notice Over Alleged Misuse of Virginia Voter Lookup Tools
Accountability focus: written confirmation, access logs and whether federal screening violated Election Code privacy limits.
- Loudoun Data Center Pause Advances Despite Umstattd No Vote and Grid Fight
A 7-1-1 tally tees up an October final vote as Golden to Mars transmission battles continue in eastern Loudoun.
- Fairfax Crossing Guard Fight Exposes Budget Cut Fallout and Board School Tensions
Supervisors restored funding only after crashes, a student death and blistering public hearings over a $1.89 million cut.
- Fairfax Flock Pause Leaves 84 Cameras Rolling While Privacy Advocates Cry Delay
Supervisors bought an Oct. 20 committee review after resident email blasts, without shutting the existing ALPR network.
- Arlington Ends Flock Contract After Residents Force Transparency Fight
Forty-one county cameras face removal and nonessential data deletion after a closed-session vote went public.