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- Virginians Rally to Defend Fair Redistricting Against Democrat Power Grab on Election Day
In 2020, Virginia voters approved two constitutional amendments with 65.69 percent support to remove redistricting power from politicians and place it in the hands of a bipartisan, independent commission. Every county in the state voted yes except Arlington, reflecting a clear mandate for fairness and transparency in drawing district lines for congressional and state legislative
- Virginia Schools’ Air Quality Crisis: Bureaucratic Neglect Endangering Our Children
Take Chesterfield County as a prime example of this cautionary tale. Schools in the Douglas District have suffered major maintenance delays on their HVAC systems, leading to the release of Legionella bacteria.
- 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 Delegate JJ Singh Pushes Assault Weapons Ban While Carrying Religious Dagger, Sparking Second Amendment Backlash
The first bill, focused on combating gun violence, successfully passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger. Singh praised this measure as a step forward in addressing violence in the Commonwealth.
- 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
- HB 384: Championing Small Business Rights Against Outdated Virginia Liquor Laws
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 barrel of spirits directly from a manufacturer, current law compels it to ship the barrel to ABC facilities rather than allowing it to remain on premises.
- 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.
- Fairfax County Schools legal bills: $12 Million and counting
Fairfax County Schools legal bills: $12 Million and counting by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora Image credit: Chat GPT The Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Superintendent Michelle Reid , announced on March 23 that she was enlisting yet another law firm to “investigate”, the district’s latest scandal – allegations that a 18-year old illegal immigrant had fondled several
- Fairfax Schools’ refusal to release Title IX data invites mistrust
by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora Republished with permission from IWFeatures The U.S. Department of Education has announced an investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools to determine if the district discriminated based on sex.
- Virginia’s Private Cemeteries: Neglect Amid Property Rights Protections
When these sites become overgrown with vegetation, littered with debris, and damaged by weather or neglect, concerned citizens and history enthusiasts find their hands tied. Trespassing on private property remains illegal, safeguarding owners from unauthorized access.
- 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 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.
- Republicans on House Rules Committee Delivers Win for Taxpayers by Defeating Costly Housing Task Force Bill
RICHMOND — The Virginia House Rules Committee’s Studies Subcommittee took a firm stand against government expansion on January 23, 2026, voting 5-0 to lay on the table HB 142, a bill that would have created the Access to Housing Task Force. This action, followed by the full committee leaving the measure in Rules on February
- 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
- Loudoun County School Board Hypocrisy Exposed: Kids at Risk While Officials Hide Behind Armed Guards
Parents point out that while middle and high schools already benefit from SROs through a longstanding partnership with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, elementary schools remain unprotected despite rising calls for service, including threat assessments. Calls to elementary schools have increased significantly in recent years, underscoring the need for on-site law enforcement.
- 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.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Faces Renewed Criticism Over Transparency Shortfalls
Loudoun County Public Schools has long been at the center of debates over accountability. Historical incidents, such as the 2021 mishandling of sexual assaults where the board voted against releasing an independent report, fuel skepticism.
- 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
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Emphasis on Mentor-Trained SROs Highlights Path to Safer Schools
The undersheriff explained that the program thrives due to thorough vetting processes for personnel, ensuring only the most qualified individuals serve in these critical roles. Over the past three years, middle and high school SROs have been redirected more than 5,000 times to handle incidents at elementary schools, pulling them away from their primary assignments.
- Virginia Voters Must Vote No on Redistricting Amendment to Protect Fair Elections
The current system, born from voter-approved constitutional changes, was designed to end the practice of politicians choosing their voters rather than the other way around. Under this framework, a bipartisan commission handles redistricting, ensuring maps that promote competitive districts and represent the commonwealth’s diverse electorate.
- Loudoun School Board Conservative Pushes Back Against Rejection of Elementary School Resource Officers
The Loudoun County School Board, consisting of Chair April Chandler (Algonkian District), Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg District), Amy Riccardi (Sterling District), Ross Svenson, Jonathan Pepper, and representatives from the Ashburn, Blue Ridge, Catoctin, Dulles, Lovettsville, and Sugarland districts, voted 5-3-1 against the expansion of SROs to elementary schools. This decision came despite a proposa
- 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.
- Parents Champion Fully Funded Plan for School Resource Officers in Loudoun County Elementary Schools
The proposal outlines a phased approach where each SRO would oversee three to four elementary schools, addressing the more than 5,000 instances over the past three years in which officers were pulled from middle and high schools to respond to elementary calls. These include threat assessments and other urgent matters, underscoring the need for dedicated
- 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
- Virginia Republicans Advocate for Shorter Early Voting to Cut Costs for Local Governments
The push comes amid ongoing discussions in legislative committees where delegates have highlighted how the cumulative length of early voting for primaries, generals, and other elections taxes resources. For instance, with 45 days of early voting before each major election, the total open polling period can stretch across months, requiring staffing, security, and facility maintenance
- Push for Armed School Resource Officers in Loudoun County Elementary Schools Gains Momentum Amid Safety Concerns
Sheriff Chapman has proposed a phased expansion of SROs into all elementary schools starting with the FY27 budget. This initiative comes after incidents such as a gas leak evacuation at an elementary school in the Catoctin district, where principals struggled to manage students in freezing temperatures without immediate on-site law enforcement support.
- 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.
- Republicans Highlight Fiscal Realities in Debate Over Richmond School Funding and Sales Tax Leakage
Virginia’s local sales tax system directs one percent of the six percent total sales tax to the locality where the purchase occurs. This revenue is crucial for funding essential services, including public schools, which rely heavily on local taxes for roughly half their budgets.
- 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 Democrats Kill Health Care Learning Lab Bill, Denying Innovation and Economic Growth
RICHMOND, VA – A forward-thinking bill aimed at spurring innovation in Virginia’s health care sector by temporarily easing regulatory barriers has been left to languish in committee, marking a setback for efforts to foster economic growth and improve patient access to cutting-edge treatments. House Bill 146, introduced by Delegate Wren Williams of the 47th District,
- Republicans Lead Charge Against Burdensome Fantasy Sports Tax in Virginia Conference Committee
RICHMOND, VA – As the Virginia General Assembly session pushes forward, House Bill 145, known as the Fantasy Contests Act, remains stalled in a conference committee following strong Republican resistance to its proposed 10 percent tax on fantasy sports operators. Introduced by Delegate Paul Krizek on January 5, 2026, the legislation seeks to regulate and
- Republicans in Virginia House Overwhelmingly Approves to Bolster Tribal Role in Protecting Commonwealth’s Natural Heritage
RICHMOND, VA – In a strong show of support for preserving Virginia’s cherished landscapes and honoring the state’s federally recognized tribes, the House of Delegates passed House Bill 134 on February 3, 2026, by a vote of 93-5. The measure, which updates the Virginia Conservation Easement Act, empowers these tribes to serve as direct holders
- 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.