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Loudoun County Small Businesses Fight Back Against Data Center Plans
The speaker noted that small businesses are struggling with the changes brought by data...
Democrats
Loudoun Families Face Sky-High Towers as Democratic Leaders Fail to Protect Neighborhoods
Loudoun County residents continue to confront the harsh reality of massive high-voltage transmission lines...
Loudoun County Budget Swells as Philomont Fire Station Expansion Adds Millions in Taxpayer Burden
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing another massive financial burden as the local government pushes forward with a staggering overall proposed budget of $5.4 billion....
Amazon’s Data Center Expansion Boosts Virginia Economy and Private Enterprise
Amazon Data Services has emerged as the confirmed end customer for a significant data center development in Herndon within Fairfax County, Virginia. This development...
Loudoun Zoning Changes Threaten Vineyard Property Rights
Concerns Over Government Overreach in Land Use
The discussion centered on how these regulations could force many established vineyards into non-conforming status without warning. Mike...
Fiscal Restraint Needed as Virginia Allocates $30 Million for Local Business Site Development
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget, a renewed focus on economic development spending has sparked discussions among fiscal conservatives regarding the...
Virginia Budget Bloat: Governor Abigail Spanberger Pushes Record Spending and New Taxes
Governor Abigail Spanberger has finalized a state budget for the 2026-2028 biennium that introduces a staggering two billion dollars in new public education spending....
Senator Bill DeSteph Urges Deregulation to Bring High-Paying Jobs to Virginia
DeSteph pointed out that the current approach to regulation may be creating barriers for businesses seeking to establish operations in Virginia. The senator noted...
Spotsylvania Residents Rally Against Data Center Expansion at Supervisors Meeting
Residents of Spotsylvania County gathered at a Board of Supervisors meeting to express concerns over proposed data center developments in their community. The seven-member...
Winsome Inaugural Committee Supports Dream Academy Education Initiative in Richmond
The Winsome Inaugural Committee made a $2,500 payment on June 1, 2026, to Dream Academy Inc. located at 2505 Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond, Virginia....
Virginia Business Leader Randall Crutchfield Contributes $10,000 to Defend Virginia PAC
Randall Crutchfield, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colonna's Shipyard Inc., made a $10,000 donation on April 28, 2026, to Defend Virginia PAC. The...
Jobs Promise Sparks Debate on Data Center Expansion in Virginia
He asked whether a promised 2,500 jobs are worth the construction of 40 more data centers. This query highlights the ongoing discussion surrounding economic...
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Democrats
Loudoun County Small Businesses Fight Back Against Data Center Plans
The speaker noted that small businesses are struggling with the changes brought by data...
Democrats
Loudoun Families Face Sky-High Towers as Democratic Leaders Fail to Protect Neighborhoods
Loudoun County residents continue to confront the harsh reality of massive high-voltage transmission lines...
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Loudoun County Budget Swells as Philomont Fire Station Expansion Adds Millions in Taxpayer Burden
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing another massive financial burden as the local government pushes...
Democrats
Amazon’s Data Center Expansion Boosts Virginia Economy and Private Enterprise
Amazon Data Services has emerged as the confirmed end customer for a significant data...
Democrats
Loudoun Zoning Changes Threaten Vineyard Property Rights
Concerns Over Government Overreach in Land Use
The discussion centered on how these regulations could...
Democrats
Fiscal Restraint Needed as Virginia Allocates $30 Million for Local Business Site Development
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget, a renewed focus on economic...
Democrats
Virginia Budget Bloat: Governor Abigail Spanberger Pushes Record Spending and New Taxes
Governor Abigail Spanberger has finalized a state budget for the 2026-2028 biennium that introduces...
Government
Senator Bill DeSteph Urges Deregulation to Bring High-Paying Jobs to Virginia
DeSteph pointed out that the current approach to regulation may be creating barriers for...
Democrats
Spotsylvania Residents Rally Against Data Center Expansion at Supervisors Meeting
Residents of Spotsylvania County gathered at a Board of Supervisors meeting to express concerns...
Government
Winsome Inaugural Committee Supports Dream Academy Education Initiative in Richmond
The Winsome Inaugural Committee made a $2,500 payment on June 1, 2026, to Dream...
Democrats
Virginia Business Leader Randall Crutchfield Contributes $10,000 to Defend Virginia PAC
Randall Crutchfield, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colonna's Shipyard Inc., made a $10,000...
Democrats
Jobs Promise Sparks Debate on Data Center Expansion in Virginia
He asked whether a promised 2,500 jobs are worth the construction of 40 more...
Democrats
Ashburn Homeowners Face Dominion Power Lines for Data Center Boom
In a decision that underscores tensions between individual property rights and large-scale infrastructure projects,...
Democrats
Louise Lucas Challenges Spanberger on Virginia Budget and Data Center Policies
The debate centers on forecasts that underpin the state budget process. Officials must account...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Debates Cutting Elementary Early Release Days Amid Parent Concerns
The Fairfax County School Board, which includes Chair Sandy Anderson of the Springfield District,...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Under Fire for Repeated Broken Promises on Early Release Days
Ryan McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted assurances given the same night other...
Government
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Rolls Back Zoning Overreach, Empowering Farmers to Rebuild and Preserve Rural Heritage
The core purpose of rural zoning in Loudoun County has always been to safeguard...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Member Blasts Lack of Transparency and Accountability in Latest Meeting Chaos
Meren expressed confusion over the specifics of the superintendent's proposal, noting that Superintendent Michelle...
Government
Virginia Legislature Grapples with $1 Billion Budget Divide Impacting Fairfax County’s Fiscal Future
Fairfax County, home to over a million residents and a key driver of Virginia's...
Government
Virginia Senate Debates Distillery Mixed Beverage Expansion: Safety Trumps Special Pleas
A seasoned lawmaker, speaking from the well of the chamber, articulated a clear opposition...
Government
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...
Government
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...
Government
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...
Democrats
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...
Government
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.
Government
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.
Government
Youngkin’s term made Virginia stronger and more prosperous
Last night, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his final State of the Commonwealth Address. It was more than just a goodbye. The speech was a rebuttal of the Thomas Jefferson Institute's claim that conservative pro-growth governance cannot produce tangible results.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increased Payrolls of 8,600 in November; Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.5 Percent
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia added 8,600 nonfarm jobs in...
Democrats
Loudoun County’s Small Businesses Suffocated by Democrat Red Tape and Data Center Boom
In Loudoun County, Virginia, where innovation should thrive, local entrepreneur Rob Batchelder is emblematic of the struggles faced by family-owned businesses under the weight of inconsistent Democratic policies.
Republicans
Loudoun County Republicans Slash Dues to $10 for Under-30s, Aiming to Boost Youth Involvement
In a move designed to make political engagement more accessible amid rising economic pressures, the Loudoun County Republican Committee has announced a significant reduction in membership dues for individuals under 30 years old.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Polyzent to Launch First Manufacturing Facility in Lynchburg
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Polyzent Trading, a Virginia-based startup specializing in the manufacturing of stretch film wrap used for industrial palletizing and shipping, will invest $1.1 million to develop the company’s first manufacturing site in Lynchburg. At full capacity, the facility will create 20 new jobs across manufacturing, marketing, and management positions.
Republicans
Charlie Kirk killed: Turning Point USA’s founder, Charlie Kirk, fueled Trump’s ascent with ‘common-sense’ messages
Charlie Kirk’s decades-long effort to popularize conservative ideas galvanized American youth and helped Gen...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Cailabs Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Arlington County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Cailabs US Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of the French company Cailabs SAS specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced laser-light products, will invest $300,000 to relocate their U.S. headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Arlington County.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Highlights Strong Growth in Virginia Job Openings and Hiring
Today, Governor Youngkin announced that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) May 2025 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reports a sharp increase in job openings and hires. On the last business day in May, there were 251,000 job openings in Virginia, seasonally adjusted—an increase of 63,000 from April’s revised figure and one of the largest increases in the nation. The Virginia job openings rate rose to 5.5 percent from the prior month, significantly higher than the 4.6 percent increase of the national job openings, which had changed little over the month.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that according to the Bureau of Labor...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 22nd Century Technologies Inc. Expands Headquarters in Fairfax County
IT services leader to invest $1 million, creating 880 new jobs across Virginia
Democrats
Supervisor Briskman’s Protest at Trump Golf Course Sparks Controversy in Loudoun County
Julie Briskman, the Board of Supervisor representing the Algonkian District in Loudoun County, was spotted last night alongside her boyfriend, both raising their middle fingers at passing motorists in her neighborhood.
Government
Virginia has Strong Job Growth and Continued Labor Force Gains
Governor Glenn Youngkin today highlighted the ongoing strength of Virginia's labor market, as evidenced by the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data release.
Government
World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the largest private fusion company, will make a multi-billion dollar investment to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant at the James River Industrial Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia,
Government
Virginia Sees Robust Job Growth and Record Job Opportunities Thanks to Republicans
Governor Glenn Youngkin today highlighted the ongoing strength and expansion of Virginia’s workforce, drawing on the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The new figures reveal significant gains in employment and continued labor force growth, underscoring the Commonwealth’s resilient and dynamic labor market.
Republicans
Winsome Earle Sears’ Op-Ed: Voters deserve honesty
My answer was unambiguous: I will protect Virginia's Right to Work Law as governor.
Republicans
Audit: Only 6% of federal employees work from a full-time office — and some aren’t working at all
Only 6% work full-time from an office, while a third of federal employees are...
Republicans
Virginia Sees Low Unemployment Across the Commonwealth
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), the labor force increased by 3,649 to 4,575,255 and Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October remained unchanged at 2.9 percent, which is 0.1 percentage points below the rate from a year ago. Job growth for the month was mixed, with BLS reporting a slight increase of 1,404 more employed residents, and nonfarm payroll a slight decrease of 3,000.