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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,...

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...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Democrats STOP New Legislation, Gender Transition Attempts on Minors as Child Abuse Stalls in House Committee

A significant legislative effort to protect Virginia's children from what proponents view as harmful interventions took a setback this week when House Bill 158 was left in the Courts of Justice Committee.

Virginia Legislature Champions Religious Liberty with Passage of HB131 Mandating Accommodations at Public Colleges

RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly has delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom by passing House Bill 131, a measure that compels public...

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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Democrats STOP New Legislation, Gender Transition Attempts on Minors as Child Abuse Stalls in House Committee

A significant legislative effort to protect Virginia's children from what proponents view as harmful interventions took a setback this week when House Bill 158 was left in the Courts of Justice Committee.

Virginia Legislature Champions Religious Liberty with Passage of HB131 Mandating Accommodations at Public Colleges

RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly has delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom...

Delegate Cornett’s HB130 Seeks Vital Workers’ Compensation Protections for Virginia Sheriffs and Deputies

Prefiled on January 2, 2026, and offered on January 14, the legislation aims to extend critical workers' compensation presumptions for certain cancers to sheriffs and their deputy sheriffs, recognizing the occupational hazards these public servants face daily.

Virginia Republican Senate Advances Key Legislation to Shield Homeowners and Farmers from Rampant Deer Damage

RICHMOND — In a move to safeguard property rights and support Virginia's agricultural backbone,...

House Republicans Oppose Expansion of Felony Offenses in HB 438

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 438 on February 17,...

Virginia Republicans Unanimously Advances Extension of Alzheimer’s Commission to Aid Families

RICHMOND - The Virginia General Assembly delivered a strong victory for families across the...

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 requirements.

Virginia House Bill 314, Supporting Off-Grid Homeowners’ Rights Under Building Code

In a procedural move that keeps momentum alive for rural Virginians embracing self-sufficient lifestyles, House Bill 314 has been continued to the 2027 legislative session by the House General Laws Committee.

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 Families Reap Benefits as Gas Prices Plunge to Years-Low Levels and Grocery Costs Decline

The decline in fuel costs comes on the heels of policy shifts emphasizing domestic energy production. Crude oil prices have fallen to around $28 per barrel, contributing to cheaper gasoline at the pump.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $901 million for K-12 public education from Virginia Lottery Profits

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit total in the Lottery’s 37-year history. Profits generated by Virginia Lottery games for the year totaled more than $901 million. Under Virginia law, all Lottery profits go to support K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.

Virginians could save an additional $1.4 billion by conforming to Trump’s tax bill

Virginia businesses and families could save up to $1.4 billion per year if the 2026 Virginia General Assembly decides to align state tax laws with the new federal tax rules. This is a new estimate by the Tax Foundation. They looked at the effect of full compliance in all 50 States.

Fairfax County Tax Hikes to Continue

Since the mid-1980s, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors have increased real estate taxes at a rate three times higher than the household income. This trend will continue this year.

Fairfax Tax Hikes to Continue

Since the mid-1980s, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors have increased real estate taxes at a rate three times higher than the household income. This trend will continue this year.

Kyle McDaniel, The Chairman of the Fairfax County Budget Committee is Charged with Fraud

Kyle McDaniel is the head of the Fairfax County School Board budget committee. He was charged with embezzlement two months ago by a company with which he had been affiliated.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin Proposes Car Tax Relief for Virginians

We reopened Virginia’s economy after a global pandemic, all while delivering surplus after surplus after surplus

Democrat Controlled Fairfax County meal tax is still on the menu for consideration in the upcoming budget

One top official claims that even if a funding plan is implemented, it will not solve the county's financial problems. There is a gap of $292.7 millions between the expected revenues and expenditures, which must be closed in the next year.
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