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Democrats
Chicago Casino Executive Contributes $25,000 to Virginia Democrats PAC
Chicago-based casino magnate Neil Bluhm directed a $25,000 contribution on June 26, 2026, to...
Democrats
Amazon Contributes $20,000 to Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
Amazon.com Services LLC contributed $20,000 on June 24, 2026, to the Virginia Legislative Black...
Virginia Democrats inject race into tourism
by Virginia Grace McKinnon
The Virginia House of Delegates has just released the final of its 2026 budget. Democrats, who are buried in a war...
Legislation to Create Waste to Energy Grant Program Introduced in Virginia House
During the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 115 was introduced to establish a grant program intended to support waste-to-energy...
Prince William County Sets Gold Standard in Transit Efficiency, Spares Taxpayers Millions Unlike Fairfax
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which operates the OmniRide service serving Prince William County, runs its extensive operations entirely without general fund support....
New Property Taxes Coming to Fredericksburg
Virginia House Bill 72, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House of Delegates, proposes significant updates to the state's real property...
Virginia Legislation Proposes Greater Local Control for Satellite Voting Offices
The Virginia General Assembly is considering important legislation that would transfer significant authority regarding the operation of voter satellite offices from local electoral boards...
Virginia Bill Introduced to Provide Flexibility for Local Election Dates
In the ongoing 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, a significant proposal has emerged regarding the administration of local elections across the Commonwealth....
Real Estate Developer Saif Abdul-Rahman Contributes to Virginia Democratic Campaign
Saif Abdul-Rahman, a real estate developer and managing member of JR Real Estate Group LLC based in Falls Church, Virginia, made a $2,500 contribution...
Prince William County Supervisors Play Tax Shell Game: Rate Cut Masks Another Hit to Homeowners
In a classic display of government sleight-of-hand, the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors adopted its FY2026 budget on April 22, 2025, touting...
With Virginia back in, RGGI Futures price tops $41 per ton
By Steve Haner,
The price of carbon credits on the secondary market for the cap-and-trade multistate system has increased due to Virginia's imminent return...
Virginia Democrats Force ‘Insurrection’ Label on January 6th in School Curricula Through HB 333
The bill, introduced early in the 2026 legislative session, quickly became a flashpoint in debates over education standards and historical interpretation. Helmer, an Iraq...
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Democrats
Chicago Casino Executive Contributes $25,000 to Virginia Democrats PAC
Chicago-based casino magnate Neil Bluhm directed a $25,000 contribution on June 26, 2026, to...
Democrats
Amazon Contributes $20,000 to Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
Amazon.com Services LLC contributed $20,000 on June 24, 2026, to the Virginia Legislative Black...
Democrats
Virginia Democrats inject race into tourism
by Virginia Grace McKinnon
The Virginia House of Delegates has just released the final of...
Government
Legislation to Create Waste to Energy Grant Program Introduced in Virginia House
During the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 115 was...
Democrats
Prince William County Sets Gold Standard in Transit Efficiency, Spares Taxpayers Millions Unlike Fairfax
The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which operates the OmniRide service serving Prince William...
Government
New Property Taxes Coming to Fredericksburg
Virginia House Bill 72, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House...
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Virginia Legislation Proposes Greater Local Control for Satellite Voting Offices
The Virginia General Assembly is considering important legislation that would transfer significant authority regarding...
Democrats
Virginia Bill Introduced to Provide Flexibility for Local Election Dates
In the ongoing 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, a significant proposal has...
Democrats
Real Estate Developer Saif Abdul-Rahman Contributes to Virginia Democratic Campaign
Saif Abdul-Rahman, a real estate developer and managing member of JR Real Estate Group...
Government
Prince William County Supervisors Play Tax Shell Game: Rate Cut Masks Another Hit to Homeowners
In a classic display of government sleight-of-hand, the Prince William County Board of County...
Government
With Virginia back in, RGGI Futures price tops $41 per ton
By Steve Haner,
The price of carbon credits on the secondary market for the...
Democrats
Virginia Democrats Force ‘Insurrection’ Label on January 6th in School Curricula Through HB 333
The bill, introduced early in the 2026 legislative session, quickly became a flashpoint in...
Democrats
Democrats Target FOIA and Open Meeting Laws in Virginia
The proposed changes would alter longstanding requirements that ensure citizens can review government records...
Democrats
Virginia Democrats Weigh Secret Meetings Amid Transparency Concerns
The discussion centers on the dark side of off-the-record political meetings. Concerns focus on...
Government
Virginia Democrats Mocked for Out-of-Touch Remarks on Rural Life During Gerrymandering Debate
Republicans have long championed reforms to prevent the manipulation of district lines that dilute...
Government
Virginia Democrats Kathy Tran Pass Bill Imposing Three-Year Gun, Ammo, and Explosives Ban for Misdemeanor Hate Crime Convictions
Delegate Kathy Tran, representing Fairfax District 21, was seen advocating for the measure during...
Government
Yesli Vega Exposes Union Backroom Deals in Prince William County
Vega emphasized that true respect is earned, not demanded. She accused certain parties of...
Government
Senator Sturtevant Exposes Democrat Gerrymandering Scheme in Virginia Redistricting Battle
In 2021, Virginians overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments creating bipartisan commissions to draw congressional and...
Democrats
Virginia Democrats Push Gun Buyback Programs Amid Semantic Sparring in General Assembly
House Bill 702, passed by the Democrat-controlled House of Delegates, seeks to explicitly permit...
Government
Virginia to Expand Conservation Easement Eligibility for Federally Recognized Tribes
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates approved House Bill 134 on February...
Democrats
Virginia Democrats’ Botched Hail Mary Appeal Exposes Hypocrisy and Incompetence in Failed Gerrymandering Power Grab
RICHMOND, Va. — In a stunning display of desperation and sloppiness, Virginia Democrats have...
Government
Virginia Enacts Legislation Granting Courts Discretion on Driving Privilege Denials for Truancy in Delinquent Youth Cases
The Virginia General Assembly has taken action to refine the state's laws on juvenile...
Democrats
House of Delegates: Josh Cole Pushes HB 702 Firearm Return Program
HB 702, which advanced through committee and was referred to Appropriations earlier in the...
Government
New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration
In Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly has taken a decisive step to protect the...
Government
Data-Driven Price Fixing Coming to Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly reviewed legislation during its 2026 session that would impose new...
Government
Medical Marijuana Can Now Be Used by Terminally Ill Patients in Medical Care Facilities
RICHMOND, Va. — The core purpose of the bill is to ensure that patients with...
Government
Abigail Spanberger Approves Expanded Provisions for Child Custody Relief Petitions in Juvenile Courts
In Richmond, the Governor has given final approval to legislation that broadens the scope...
Democrats
Virginia School Leaders Sound Alarm on Governor’s Collective Bargaining Push as Taxpayer Burden Looms
The bill, introduced in the Senate by Majority Leader Scott Surovell, seeks to dramatically...
Government
Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts
The Cadet Staff
Sources with direct knowledge of this threat claim that Virginia's House speaker...
Government
Virginia Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Their Own Gun Law
Two Virginians. Two handguns. One law.
by Jeff Bayard
Imagine this scenario: The Walmart parking lot...
Government
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...
Government
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...
Government
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...
Government
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...
Government
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...
Democrats
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...
Government
Democrats Imposing Mandatory ‘Fair Housing and Appraisal Bias’ Training on Real Estate Professionals
In a move that expands government oversight into professional licensing, the Virginia Senate has advanced House Bill 170, requiring aspiring real estate appraisers to complete a specific two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias before obtaining their licenses.
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.
Democrats
Virginia Dems lose support from the leftist media over gerrymandering
Virginia Democrats may have gone a little too far. It's possible that their lopsided map of congressional districts, which was designed to create safe district for Dem candidates hand-picked by the party, is too bold to win over voters this April.
Government
Virginia Child Psychiatrist Sheila Furey Sounds Alarm on School Sexualization Bill in House Education Committee
Sheila Furey's speaking at the Virginia House of Delegates underscore ongoing battles in Virginia over what constitutes appropriate educational materials. 'Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,' she stated emphatically
Government
Delegate Terry Kilgore Defends Virginia’s Bipartisan Redistricting Tradition Against Mid-Term Changes
Kilgore highlighted the 2020 constitutional amendments, passed by two-thirds of Virginia voters, which established bipartisan independent commissions for drawing legislative and congressional districts.
Government
Battle Lines Drawn at Manassas
My legal team appealed the October 31, 2024 decision of the Prince William County Circuit Court, dismissing our suit against County Board of Supervisors, for approving Digital Gateway Project and allowing 37 massive data centres in the piece of agricultural land adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield.