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- Virginia House Bill 137 Seeks to Honor Military Service with Expanded Tax Relief, Stalls in Appropriations
RICHMOND, Va. – Legislation aimed at providing greater tax relief to Virginia’s military veterans and their families advanced through the House Finance Committee with overwhelming support but met its end in the Appropriations Committee during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- Farrish of Fairfax Donation Bolsters PAC Backing Mixed Virginia Candidates
Farrish of Fairfax, Inc, an automobile dealership based in Fairfax, Virginia, donated $2,500 to the Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee on August 27, 2026.
- Duke Automotive Backs PAC Funding Virginia Democrats
Duke Automotive contributed $10,000 on July 7, 2026, to the Va Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee.
- Lowe's $5,000 Donation Bolsters Virginia Retail PAC Amid Mixed Political Giving
Lowe's Companies directed a $5,000 contribution to the Virginia Retail Federation Political Action Committee on September 8, 2026.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Push for Comprehensive Electric Utility Infrastructure Review
RICHMOND, Va. – As Virginia continues to lead the nation in data center development and faces mounting pressure on its electric grid, House Bill 114 has cleared significant hurdles in the General Assembly, positioning it for potential passage this session.
- Virginia Democrats Win the Vote of Felons with Constitutional Amendment
The proposed amendment would grant automatic voting rights to ex-criminals.
- Republic National Distributing Company donates to Democrats
Republic National Distributing Company of Va. contributed $5,952 to the Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee on July 15, 2026.
- These Are the Neighbors Parents Fear: House Report Names Criminal Aliens Arlington Released Instead of ICE
Judiciary staff detail Ricardo Castro Ramirez, Soukouly Mohammad Hashi, Johslin Ariel Lopez-Rodas, a gang member with a 57-page history, a felony hit-and-run case, and an abduction/family-assault defendant released under Democrat sanctuary rules.
- 41,085 Declined ICE Detainers Nationwide — Democrat Arlington Held Up as Virginia Case Study
House Judiciary: sanctuary jurisdictions declined at least 41,085 ICE detainers Oct. 2022–early 2026 and 17,864 in Trump’s first 12 months back; Arlington’s Democrat Trust Policy is the Virginia deep dive for families living with the risk.
- Victims’ Families vs Sanctuary Ideology: Democrat CA Called Laken Riley Act a “Heinous Bill”
House Judiciary report: Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti stood by calling the bipartisan Laken Riley Act “heinous” and said Laken’s murder was unrelated to immigration — while the killer was an illegal alien released in sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Two-Tier Justice in Arlington: Democrat Prosecutor Weighs Immigration Status Even in Some Child-Victim Cases
House Judiciary report cites Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti’s deposition: office considers immigration status, uses “lateral” DWI charges for DACA recipients, and says child-victim cases “depend on what the charge is.”
- Leniency That Put a Woman in Danger: House Report Ties Arlington Democrat Underprosecution to Attempted-Rape Case
Judiciary staff: after years of light handling by Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti’s office, Guatemalan national Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran was charged in an April 2026 Arlington attempted rape — despite prior warnings he was a danger.
- Democrat Trust Policy Leaves Arlington Families Exposed — Police Barred From Calling ICE Even for Felons, Gangs, Traffickers
House Judiciary report: Democrat Arlington County Board Trust Policy blocks ACPD from contacting ICE for violent felons, gang members, traffickers, or terrorists; sheriff honored only 2 of 310 ICE detainers (0.65%).
- Cox Communications Backs Virginia Political Action Committee Funding Diverse Slate
Cox Communications Inc made a donation of five thousand dollars on June 10 2026 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC.
- Report Exposes Arlington County's Sanctuary Policies Shielding Criminal Aliens
A new interim staff report from the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement reveals the extent of Arlington County's sanctuary policies and their impact on federal immigration enforcement.
- Emily McCoy Fuels Virginia NOW PAC with $5,000 Donation
Emily McCoy of Tappahannock Virginia contributed five thousand dollars to the Virginia NOW PAC on September twenty nine twenty twenty three.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Felony Voting Guidance Narrows Bars After Court Says State Lagged Egregiously
Only murder and manslaughter remain disqualifying for nonincarcerated Virginians days before early voting opens.
- Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Faces Expanded House Judiciary Subpoena Push
His lawyers say committee staff want case files beyond immigration after a May hearing and a parallel Justice Department probe.
- Hashmi Hears Hampton Roads Pushback on Dominion NextEra Takeover Clock
At a Norfolk listening stop, residents and local delegates pressed affordability, disconnections and whether six months is enough for regulators.
- Legislators Steer 32.8 Million Toward Richmond Water Reliability After Regional Failures
Budget patrons Betsy Carr and Michael Jones highlight General Assembly oversight of a plant that serves multiple localities.
- Federal Judge Blocks New Virginia Limits on Existing Local Immigration Enforcement Agreements
A Richmond federal court issued a preliminary injunction preserving Section 287(g) partnerships while litigation continues.
- House Republicans Call Revised Dominion Merger Pledges a Step Toward Affordability
Minority leaders praised extended residential credits and workforce commitments while other officials remained skeptical of the Florida-based combination.
- Spanberger Declines to Call Special Session to Extend Dominion Merger Review Clock
The governor told Democratic legislators the existing special session can act if leaders choose, leaving the State Corporation Commission's January deadline intact for now.
- Jason Miyares asks Virginia prosecutor to quit for failing to prosecute “heinous” crimes
Jason Miyares (a Republican from Virginia) called for Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano’s resignation, accusing the office of numerous cases and giving out lenient deals.