Parents point out that while middle and high schools already benefit from SROs through a longstanding partnership with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, elementary...
The undersheriff explained that the program thrives due to thorough vetting processes for personnel, ensuring only the most qualified individuals serve in these critical...
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...
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 Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
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.
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like 'mental health' that might enable procedures without the minor's family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor's long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
The amendments in question sought to impose reasonable health and safety regulations on abortion facilities, similar to those applied to other surgical centers, and...
The Democrats' victory in Virginia's 2020 elections was a good example. Republicans criticized the Democrats' extreme and unpopular gender ideologies and their radical policies. This made Republicans look like nutcases.
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 Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
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.
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like 'mental health' that might enable procedures without the minor's family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor's long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
The Democrats' victory in Virginia's 2020 elections was a good example. Republicans criticized the Democrats' extreme and unpopular gender ideologies and their radical policies. This made Republicans look like nutcases.
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera today joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson and leaders from the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Department of Education to announce notable improvements in the Standards of Learning test results in Math and Reading in the 2024-2025 school year.
Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat running for the Virginia Governor's Mansion, has portrayed her as a moderate defender women's rights. Her record is a completely different story.
Now for some good news! According to data released by Centers for Disease Control, the number of fentanyl-related death in Virginia decreased by 44% from the previous year in 2024.
The American educational landscape is changing. The Federal Department of Education may dissolve, giving states a unique opportunity to rethink the way education dollars are spent. Virginia should take the lead and design an approach that puts flexibility, choice and long-term student benefits first, rather than waiting for national solutions which may not materialize.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 185 pieces of legislation, including HB 1910 and SB 1289 carried by Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent and Senator Emily Jordan prohibiting public elementary and secondary schools from serving any food that contains specific color additives for school meals or competitive food.
In 2020, parents in Loudoun County began speaking out against a variety of issues involving their public schools, including school closures, Critical Race Theory (CRT), transgender bathroom and locker room policies, and the politicization of the Loudoun County School Board as it related to those issues.
