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Virginia Taxpayers Burdened with Sweeping State Employee Raises in New Biennium Budget
The newly finalized Virginia budget for the 2026-2028 biennium places a massive financial burden...
Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers Face Record Education Bill as State Spends Billions Despite Declining Enrollment
The state of Virginia has officially enacted a budget that includes a staggering two...
Virginia Lawmakers Allocate $1 Billion to Backfill Federal Healthcare Cuts, Sparking Overspending Concerns
As the federal government finally takes steps to rein in out-of-control spending, Virginia lawmakers are moving aggressively to shift those financial burdens directly onto...
Prince William County Pushes $2.9 Billion Budget Filled With Wasteful Tech Spending
Prince William County taxpayers are facing another massive financial burden as the local school district pushes forward with a staggering 2.9 billion dollar budget...
Governor Abigail Spanberger Pushes Five Million Dollar Budget Expansion for New Digital Services Bureaucracy
Governor Abigail Spanberger recently announced her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, which includes a significant financial request to fund a newly created Virginia Digital...
Virginia Taxpayers Face Continued Spending Surge with $98.4 Million Education Supplement
Virginia lawmakers are advancing a massive spending initiative that includes a $98.4 million one-time supplement to the At-Risk Add-On program for public school divisions....
Virginia Taxpayers on the Hook for $10 Million Expansion of Renamed Special Education Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are facing another significant budget expansion as state officials push forward a massive $10.0 million funding increase for the fiscal year 2027...
Prince William County Approves Massive Public Schools Budget Hikes Amid Taxpayer Concerns Over Spending
Prince William County taxpayers are facing the financial burden of a massive new spending package directed toward the public school system. The recently proposed...
Prince William County Budget Proposal Sparks Outrage Over Massive Bureaucratic Expansion
Taxpayers in Prince William County are facing another staggering wave of government expansion as the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget reveals millions in new...
Cedrus Group LLC Donates $30,000 to Democratic PAC Supporting Virginia Candidate
Cedrus Group LLC, a real estate development firm focused on mixed-use projects in the Washington D.C. area, made a $30,000 donation on July 18,...
Historic Virginia Education Budget Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives and Taxpayers
The newly proposed Virginia state budget introduces a staggering financial commitment to public education, raising serious concerns for fiscal conservatives focused on protecting taxpayer...
Virginia Families Face Growing Threat as Coastal Aquifers Near Capacity Limits Under Democratic Leadership
A comprehensive state study released in 2026 has confirmed that groundwater supplies across Virginia’s Coastal Plain east of Interstate 95 have reached a critical...
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Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers Burdened with Sweeping State Employee Raises in New Biennium Budget
The newly finalized Virginia budget for the 2026-2028 biennium places a massive financial burden...
Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers Face Record Education Bill as State Spends Billions Despite Declining Enrollment
The state of Virginia has officially enacted a budget that includes a staggering two...
Democrats
Virginia Lawmakers Allocate $1 Billion to Backfill Federal Healthcare Cuts, Sparking Overspending Concerns
As the federal government finally takes steps to rein in out-of-control spending, Virginia lawmakers...
Democrats
Prince William County Pushes $2.9 Billion Budget Filled With Wasteful Tech Spending
Prince William County taxpayers are facing another massive financial burden as the local school...
Democrats
Governor Abigail Spanberger Pushes Five Million Dollar Budget Expansion for New Digital Services Bureaucracy
Governor Abigail Spanberger recently announced her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, which includes a...
Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers Face Continued Spending Surge with $98.4 Million Education Supplement
Virginia lawmakers are advancing a massive spending initiative that includes a $98.4 million one-time...
Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers on the Hook for $10 Million Expansion of Renamed Special Education Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are facing another significant budget expansion as state officials push forward a...
Democrats
Prince William County Approves Massive Public Schools Budget Hikes Amid Taxpayer Concerns Over Spending
Prince William County taxpayers are facing the financial burden of a massive new spending...
Democrats
Prince William County Budget Proposal Sparks Outrage Over Massive Bureaucratic Expansion
Taxpayers in Prince William County are facing another staggering wave of government expansion as...
Democrats
Cedrus Group LLC Donates $30,000 to Democratic PAC Supporting Virginia Candidate
Cedrus Group LLC, a real estate development firm focused on mixed-use projects in the...
Democrats
Historic Virginia Education Budget Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives and Taxpayers
The newly proposed Virginia state budget introduces a staggering financial commitment to public education,...
Democrats
Virginia Families Face Growing Threat as Coastal Aquifers Near Capacity Limits Under Democratic Leadership
A comprehensive state study released in 2026 has confirmed that groundwater supplies across Virginia’s...
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Skill Game Operators PAC Makes $10,000 Contribution to Defend Virginia PAC
VA Operators for Skill, a political action committee representing operators in the skill games...
Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive K-12 Spending Hike With $98.4 Million Budget Supplement
The proposed Virginia budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a $98.4 million one-time supplement...
Democrats
Taxpayers on the Hook for Massive $115.3 Million James Madison University Expansion
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive financial burden as the upcoming FY2027 state budget...
Democrats
Virginia Allocates $116.3 Million for School Bonuses Amid Growing Budget Concerns
The state of Virginia is preparing to distribute a staggering $116.3 million in taxpayer...
Democrats
Virginia’s $117.6 Million Education Bonus Highlights Concerns Over State Spending and Local Tax Burdens
Virginia lawmakers are once again reaching into the general fund, this time allocating $117.6...
Democrats
Prince William County Funnels Millions into Housing Fund Amid Budget Bloat Concerns
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget,...
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Prince William County Budget Sparks Outrage Over Millions in Wasteful Park Spending
The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors recently approved a budget featuring a...
Democrats
Virginia Budget Conceals Millions in Spending Under Generic Program Names
Virginia taxpayers are facing massive state expenditures hidden behind vaguely named programs that make...
Democrats
Prince William County Budget Pushes $21 Million into Subsidized Housing Programs
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Prince William County includes a massive five million...
Democrats
Record $2.9 Billion Prince William County School Budget Raises Fiscal Concerns Amid 6.27% Pay Hikes
The Prince William County Public Schools system is set to receive a massive influx...
Democrats
Virginia’s $148.4 Million Special Education Budget Hike Raises Fiscal Alarms
Virginia lawmakers are currently debating a massive $148.4 million allocation drawn directly from the...
Democrats
Prince William County Parks Budget Surges by $20 Million Amidst Fiscal Concerns
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently advanced a budget that includes a...
Democrats
Prince William County Faces Pension Crisis Amid Mismanaged Budget Savings
Prince William County taxpayers face a growing financial burden as unchecked pension liabilities and...
Democrats
Historic $2 Billion Education Spending Sparks Conservative Concerns Over Government Bloat in Virginia
The newly proposed Virginia biennium budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 introduces a...
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
Prince William County Passes Massive 15.15 Percent Budget Increase Amid Public Safety Expansion
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors recently advanced a sweeping financial plan that...
Virginia
Virginia’s New Data Center Tax: A Billion-Dollar Excuse for Government Expansion
Virginia lawmakers have officially adopted a first-of-its-kind statewide energy consumption tax on data centers,...
Democrats
Prince William County Public Schools Budget Skyrockets Despite Declining Enrollment
Prince William County taxpayers are facing a staggering financial burden as the local school...
Democrats
Prince William County’s Deceptive Budget: Tax Cuts Erased by Skyrocketing Municipal Fees
Residents of Prince William County are facing a classic government bait-and-switch in the recently...
Government
Rising Mental Health Needs in Prince William Jails Demand Accountability
The statistics from recent fiscal years provide clear evidence of this trend. In fiscal...
Democrats
Bon Air Facility Overhaul Essential to Restore Order in Juvenile Corrections
Infrastructure Upgrades Target Core Deficiencies
Plans call for expanding capacity at the Bon Air campus...
Democrats
Prince William County FY2027 Budget Sparks Outrage Over Bureaucratic Bloat and Runaway Spending
Prince William County taxpayers are facing another year of massive government expansion as the...
Government
Virginia Budget Explodes with $17.6 Million Handout for Universal School Breakfasts
Virginia taxpayers are currently facing a significant financial burden as the state budget allocates...
Democrats
Hidden Mandates: Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for $11.1 Million in Concealed Central Appropriations
A staggering $11,125,212 allocation tucked away in the Virginia state budget under the vague...
Virginia
Virginia Lawmakers Push Costly Bureaucratic Expansion with New Marijuana Marketplace Budget
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive bureaucratic expansion as state lawmakers push forward with...
Government
Out-of-State Real Estate Interests Fund Virginia Democratic PAC
The Warrenton Group, a Maryland-based real estate development firm led by Warren Williams, contributed...
Democrats
Virginia Booth Stands Out at State Fair for Lack of Presence and Locked Doors
At the America 250 Great American State Fair, Virginia distinguished itself among participating states...
Democrats
Healthcare Law Firm Donates $10,000 to Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
Hancock Daniel & Johnson PC, a Glen Allen-based law firm specializing in healthcare law...
Democrats
Jail Population Surge Exposes Policy Shortcomings on Homelessness
Rising Inmate Numbers Linked to Weather Patterns
Data from the detention center shows consistent growth...
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.