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- Parent’s Harrowing Near-Miss Exposes Dangers of Route 7 Traffic Amid Warehouse Push in Virginia County
This firsthand account serves as a stark reminder of the everyday risks families face on Virginia’s congested roadways, particularly Route 7, known for its heavy truck traffic and high speeds. The father’s testimony highlighted how current traffic levels already pose a grave threat to young children near Meadow Farms, presumed to be the local school
- Taxpayer-Funded Government Center in Virginia Faces Push for Pricey Green Add-Ons
From a perspective prioritizing fiscal responsibility, this push raises significant concerns about the prudent use of taxpayer dollars. Government buildings should prioritize durability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness rather than serving as experimental grounds for intermittent renewable technologies.
- Loudoun Counties $2.1 BILLION DOLLAR Non-Departmental Waste: The Budget’s Hidden Black Hole
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.
- Vandalized ‘Vote NO’ Sign on Prince William Parkway Highlights Tensions in Virginia’s High-Stakes Redistricting Amendment Election
A large red “Vote NO” campaign sign along Prince William Parkway was discovered vandalized this week, prompting the Prince William County Republican Committee (PWCGOP) to condemn what it called desperate “fear tactics” by opponents of a controversial constitutional amendment on the April 21 special election ballot. The incident, captured in photos shared by the PWCGOP on X (formerly Twitter), show
- Loudoun County Taxpayers Foot $85.8 Million Bill for Attainable Housing Push in FY27 Budget
The FY27 proposal includes $10.5 million for a loan program expected to fund 100 units and $4.5 million for the attainable housing fund targeting 110 units. In a move that diverts revenue from smokers, the board has committed a penny of cigarette tax revenue starting in FY2027 specifically for down payment and closing cost assistance.
- Virginia Delegate JJ Singh Calls for Banning Knives, Guns, Bats, and Cars as Assault Weapons
In his remarks, Singh revisited a gun violence bill that successfully passed the General Assembly and was signed into law. He then highlighted another measure that cleared the General Assembly but failed to secure the governor’s signature.
- Virginia Distilleries Champion HB 934 for Economic Freedom and Small Business Growth
Kutnow, speaking directly to the economic realities facing Virginia’s distilling industry, explained that HB 934 authorizes the ABC Authority to oversee on-premise sales of alcoholic beverages at distilleries. Under current rules, distilleries operate at a severe disadvantage compared to wineries and breweries, which share similar agricultural roots but enjoy broader opportunities for direct consu
- Will Union “Dues Skimming’ come to Virginia?
By Chris Braunlich, Members of the Service Employees International Union attending a recent Loudoun County Board meeting. Governor Abigail Spanberger has many reasons to veto the bill that is headed her way.
- New Father Challenges Loudoun County’s Risky Plan for Maintenance Facility Near Playgrounds and Schools
The father, whose daughter is just two weeks old, articulated a heartfelt plea: ‘I believe this location is not befitting for the purpose that it is being intended for.’ He highlighted the potential hazards of a warehouse-like structure generating noise and traffic from heavy equipment in an area frequented by young families. The idea of
- Virginia House Bill 145: A Modest Tax on Fantasy Sports Operators Sparks Debate on Gaming Regulation
Fantasy sports, legalized under the 2016 Fantasy Contests Act, have operated with minimal state oversight for nearly a decade. Operators currently register but pay no specific state tax on their earnings from contests like fantasy football.
- Parent Delivers Passionate Plea Against Warehouse Project Citing Child Safety Risks and County Liability
Route 7 serves as a critical artery through Virginia’s northern regions, carrying thousands of vehicles daily, including high-speed commuters and commercial trucks. The father’s account paints a vivid picture of vulnerability: young children playing in close proximity to such hazards, with parents struggling to keep constant watch.
- Virginia slouches towards state-sanctioned Euthanasia
Virginia Democrats are pushing to decriminalize the suicide. What could happen next? by Bronson Winning Virginia Democrats have a bill on Governors Abigail Spanberger (D)’s desk, but the legislation will not stop there.
- The Governor flexes her muscles
by Dick Hall Sizemore Governor Abigail Spanberger Governor Spanberger issued her first veto. It was a bill of high priority sponsored by one the Senate’s top Democrats.
- Spanberger wants RGGI to return in July and its Carbon Tax
By Steve Haner, Two Virginia independent power plants have reduced their operations since Virginia joined RGGI. Abigail Spanberger Administration told an energy industry magazine that they plan to rejoin Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in July in order to participate in September and December 2026 carbon allowance auctions.
- The Louise Lucas Dilemma in the Virginia Senate
by James C. Sherlock Real victims can be the result of scandals.
- Voting Rights and the Left of Virginia
By James C. Sherlock The author was drawn to Dick Sizemore-Hall’s mailing it in.
- Virginians who follow the law are being targeted by the government
Richmond’s criminals have won this year, as Democrats try to rewrite the history of gun rights by gutting them. by Victoria Manning Virginia Democrats passed far-left laws restricting citizens’ rights in the 2026 General Assembly, which concluded on 14 March. The Democrats have made Virginians less safe and criminals’ lives easier.
- Loudoun County School Board Faces Backlash Over Alleged Cover-Up of Child Abuse in Classroom
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by April Chandler and including members such as Anne Donahue as vice chair, along with other elected officials serving the district’s nine seats representing various magisterial districts, has come under fire. This board oversees one of Virginia’s largest and wealthiest school systems, yet faces accusations of failing to deliver
- Loudoun School Board Democrats Attempt Overreach in Heated SRO Expansion Debate
The Loudoun County School Board, comprising Chair April Chandler, Vice Chair Anne Donohue, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, and other members representing the county’s nine districts and at-large seats, convened for what was billed as a business meeting under electronic participation rules. Overlays from the proceedings highlighted the core issue: the agenda allowed only for discussion
- Virginia Democrats pass the most extreme gun ban in America
by Bronson Winning Democrats in Richmond have advanced legislation that would eliminate the Second Amendment’s very essence. They did so without any restraint and with no regard for the Constitution.
- Virginia Parents Stand Firm: Biological Sex Cannot Be Changed, Warn Against Harmful Gender Transitions
Biological sex is determined at conception by chromosomes—XX for females, XY for males—and cannot be altered by hormones, surgeries, or declarations. Medical professionals and recent international reviews confirm that so-called gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, leads to severe health risks such as infertility, bone density loss, cardiovascular iss
- Mark Warner’s Term Limit Pledge from 1996 Contradicted by Fourth Senate Run
In July 1996, Warner, then a political newcomer challenging incumbent Republican Senator John Warner, appeared on a local television broadcast. Speaking directly to voters, he stated unequivocally, ‘If I’m elected to the U.S.
- Vital Need for School Resource Officers in Rural Loudoun County Schools Amid Lengthy Police Response Times
Loudoun County, with its mix of suburban growth and vast rural expanses in districts like Blue Ridge, Catoctin, and Lovettsville, exemplifies the challenges faced by rural educators and families. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has long partnered with schools to place SROs in middle and high schools, where they not only provide security but also
- Mark Warner Faces Backlash for Breaking Two-Term Pledge as He Files for Fourth Senate Run
That campaign saw Warner challenge longtime Republican incumbent John Warner in a closely contested race. Despite a strong effort, Mark Warner fell short, losing by less than three percentage points.
- Loudoun County Parents Demand Action After School Board Rejects Fully Funded SRO Proposal for Elementary Schools
The proposal, put forward by Sheriff Mike Chapman, aimed to assign each SRO to cover three to four elementary schools. Currently, SROs are stationed at all middle and high schools, but over the past three years, they have been pulled from those locations more than 5,000 times to handle calls at elementary schools.
- Loudoun County Faces New Push for 5-Cent Plastic Bag Tax Amid Fiscal Concerns by Marty Martinez
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, consisting of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner, and supervisors representing the Algonkian, Ashburn, Blue Ridge, Broad Run, Catoctin, Dulles, Leesburg, Loudoun Valley, and Sterling districts, recently heard public testimony highlighting the potential burdens of this policy. Speakers pointed out that Loudoun County has already collected substant
- The March RGGI carbon tax has risen 26% in one year
By Steve Haner, Virginia is now included in the RGGI map. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative held its first carbon allowance for 2026 on Wednesday.
- Loudoun County School Board Rejects SROs for Elementary Schools Amid Rising Safety Concerns
Parents and residents have expressed outrage, pointing to multiple incidents this school year where elementary schools were forced into lockdown. The sheriff’s office highlighted the need for SROs to deter potential threats and respond swiftly, emphasizing that elementary students are particularly vulnerable.
- Virginia HB 261: Expanding Newport News Tax Powers Raises Eyebrows Among Property Rights Advocates
Proponents argue that such flexibility could provide local governments with tools to incentivize development, particularly housing construction. By taxing land more heavily, the policy aims to discourage speculation and underutilization of urban parcels, pushing owners toward productive use.
- Democrats Advance SB 58 to Extend Mail Ballot Deadlines Despite Integrity Risks
The push comes amid ongoing debates over election security in the commonwealth. Virginia has seen significant expansions in early voting and mail-in options in recent years, particularly following the 2020 election cycle where courts extended deadlines due to technical issues and pandemic concerns.
- Democrats Push Controversial Redistricting Amendment in Virginia Referendum
The amendment, passed by the House of Delegates and the Senate during the recent legislative session, seeks to alter the redistricting process established by voters in 2020. That year, Virginians overwhelmingly approved Amendment 52 with 67 percent support, creating the bipartisan Virginia Redistricting Commission to handle decennial map drawing and curb partisan gerrymandering.
- Virginia’s RGGI Rejoin Plan: A Costly Carbon Tax in Disguise
RGGI, a cap-and-trade program involving several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, requires power plants to purchase allowances for their carbon emissions through quarterly auctions. Proponents claim the proceeds fund clean energy and resiliency projects, but opponents point out the program’s regressive nature, hitting low-income households hardest through higher utility rates.
- Democrats Imposing Mandatory ‘Fair Housing and Appraisal Bias’ Training on Real Estate Professionals
In a move that expands government oversight into professional licensing, the Virginia Senate has advanced House Bill 170, requiring aspiring real estate appraisers to complete a specific two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias before obtaining their licenses.
- Virginia Democrats to Vote for Themselves 278% Pay Increase
by Scott Dreyer Recent days, the Democrat-led General Assembly voted to increase the salary of State Delegates and Senate to $50,000 per annum. Virginia has always had part-time lawmakers in its General Assembly.
- Democrats Block Student with Disabilities Diplomas
As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 428 stands as a beacon of promise for students with disabilities navigating the challenges of high school graduation. The legislation seeks to establish an alternative pathway to the standard diploma, addressing a critical gap in the current system that often leaves capable students shortchanged due to rigid assessment requiremen
- Virginia Child Psychiatrist Warns Legislature: Sexualized School Content Fueling Porn Addiction in Young Kids
Sheila Furey’s remarks underscore growing concerns among parents, educators, and medical professionals regarding the direction of public education in Virginia. ‘Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,’ she stated emphatically.
- Fairfax County Prosecutor Allows Killers to Escape Justice through Insanity Defences
Insanity defenses are used in less than 1% of criminal cases and only 25% of the time. Insanity is a defense that is employed in less than 1% criminal cases, and successful in only 25% of the times.
- Boeing leaving Virginia?
Not exactly. Calm down. by Chris Saxman Boeing has relocated its Defense, Space & Security division headquarters from Arlington, Virginia to St.
- Virginia Dems lose support from the leftist media over gerrymandering
Virginia Democrats may have gone a little too far. It’s possible that their lopsided map of congressional districts, which was designed to create safe district for Dem candidates hand-picked by the party, is too bold to win over voters this April.
- Republicans Rally Against Democratic Bid to Override Voter-Approved Redistricting in Virginia Senate
Senator Christopher Head, a Republican representing parts of Fairfax and surrounding areas, took to the floor to lambast the proposal. He highlighted the irony of Democrats claiming to preserve democracy while seeking to redraw district lines in a manner that would ensure electoral outcomes favor one party.
- Fairfax County Schools: $52,000,000 MILLION DOLLARS on Administrative Overload
Julie Perry, who teaches high school history in Fairfax County Public Schools, told IW Features she spends thousands each year on school supplies, classroom necessities, and decorations for her students.
- Virginia Senate Erupts in Fiery Debate Over Born-Alive Protection Amendment
Senator Emily Jordan, a Republican, passionately argued for the amendment, emphasizing crystal clear protections for what she described as fundamental rights. She pointed to multiple references in the legislation underscoring the need to provide care for infants born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
- The Most Aggressive Gerrymander in Any State
Virginia Democrats released on February 5 their new proposed maps for carving up the Old Dominion in 11 new Congressional Districts. According to the US Constitution House seats are allocated by population.
- Democrats are making a strategic mistake by gerrymandering Virginia.
Democrats ask voters to protect democracy, abandoning America’s most sacred democratic principles: that the voters choose their politicians and that elections have meaning.
- Parents Rally Against Virginia’s Proposed Universal Free School Breakfast Bill Over Toxic School Lunch Concerns
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by Anne Donohue, oversees one of Virginia’s largest school districts.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.