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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.
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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.

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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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