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Virginia Democrats Push $714 Million State Employee Pay Raise Funded by New Taxes
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the massive budget for the upcoming 2026-2028 biennium, fiscal conservatives...
Democrats
Historic $1.1 Billion School Transfer Raises Conservative Concerns Over Runaway Spending in Prince William County
Prince William County taxpayers are facing a monumental financial burden following the approval of...
Democrat in Virginia Beach Threats Against School Board Candidate Spark Police Investigation
A Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Member’s Facebook post prompted multiple candidates for school boards to file police reports. Local party leaders were forced to...
Arlington Schools Crisis Demands Swift Action
The public comment session at the Arlington County School Board meeting brought these concerns into focus. Conditions in the school are described as falling...
Fairfax County Parent Warns Chromebooks Create Candy Bowl Temptation in Schools
The parent explained that providing students with unrestricted online access resembles placing a bowl of candy in front of them and expecting them to...
Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive Burden as State Approves $117.6 Million for School Bonuses
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for another massive expenditure as the state government pushes forward with a costly education budget. Lawmakers have approved an astonishing...
Virginia’s $1.4 Billion Education Budget Increase Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives
The latest Virginia state budget proposal includes a staggering $1.4 billion overall increase in K-12 public education funding compared to the previous budget cycle....
Arlington Parents Demand Accountability for Jamestown Elementary HVAC Failures
Persistent Facility Challenges at Jamestown Elementary
The parent detailed the history of the HVAC issues that have persisted despite repeated calls for permanent solutions. After...
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 on hardworking taxpayers to fund sweeping salary increases for government...
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 billion dollars in new public education funding. This record-breaking allocation...
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...
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...
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Democrats
Virginia Democrats Push $714 Million State Employee Pay Raise Funded by New Taxes
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the massive budget for the upcoming 2026-2028 biennium, fiscal conservatives...
Democrats
Historic $1.1 Billion School Transfer Raises Conservative Concerns Over Runaway Spending in Prince William County
Prince William County taxpayers are facing a monumental financial burden following the approval of...
Democrats
Democrat in Virginia Beach Threats Against School Board Candidate Spark Police Investigation
A Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Member’s Facebook post prompted multiple candidates for school boards...
Democrats
Arlington Schools Crisis Demands Swift Action
The public comment session at the Arlington County School Board meeting brought these concerns...
Democrats
Fairfax County Parent Warns Chromebooks Create Candy Bowl Temptation in Schools
The parent explained that providing students with unrestricted online access resembles placing a bowl...
Democrats
Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive Burden as State Approves $117.6 Million for School Bonuses
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for another massive expenditure as the state government pushes forward...
Democrats
Virginia’s $1.4 Billion Education Budget Increase Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives
The latest Virginia state budget proposal includes a staggering $1.4 billion overall increase in...
Democrats
Arlington Parents Demand Accountability for Jamestown Elementary HVAC Failures
Persistent Facility Challenges at Jamestown Elementary
The parent detailed the history of the HVAC issues...
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
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
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’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
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
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
Virginia’s $1.4 Billion Education Budget Surge Sparks Conservative Concerns Over Runaway Spending
Lawmakers in Virginia have recently finalized a state budget that includes a massive $1.4...
Democrats
Virginia’s $770 Million Teacher Pay Hike Sparks Concerns Over Runaway State Spending
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive financial burden as the state government commits an...
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...
Democrats
School iPad Brain Rot Discovery Fuels Push for Traditional Classroom Priorities
Parent Voices Alarm Over Classroom Technology
The parent explained that the school device allowed access...
Democrats
Virginia Finalizes Biennium Budget with Substantial Pay Increases Amid Local Fiscal Concerns
The State of Virginia has finalized its sweeping legislative budget for the upcoming fiscal...
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...
Democrats
Virginia Enacts Historic $2 Billion Education Budget Amid Taxpayer Concerns
Virginia has officially enacted a new state budget that includes a historic and unprecedented...
School Board
Parental Rights Demand Full Transparency in Loudoun County Classrooms
Parental Involvement Remains Essential
Parents have expressed strong concerns about limited information reaching them regarding...
Democrats
Local Control Essential as State Rules Undermine School Discipline
Justin Wilk expressed that every time new measures pass in the state capital, they...
Government
Loudoun Parents Deserve Direct Answers on Student Safety
Bureaucratic Barriers to Parental Involvement
Board members argued that empowering teachers to act without excessive...
Government
Doctor Pleads with Prince William County School Board to End iPad Use in Elementary Classes
The physician opened her comments by asking board members to consider how children learn...
Government
Loudoun County Parents Demand End to Bureaucratic Barriers in Special Education
The conversation centered on the need to empower educators to act swiftly when incidents...
Democrats
Prince William County Teachers Face Broken System in New Scheduling Overhaul
The new schedules are set for release next year rather than allowing adequate preparation...
Government
Autism and Vulnerability in Virginia Medicaid
By James C. Sherlock
Virginia does not do enough to stop Medicaid fraud. The dysfunctional...
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...
Government
Frustrated Parent Confronts Franklin City School Board Over Failing Math Improvement Strategy
The parent, speaking passionately at the podium during the board meeting, highlighted the absurdity...
Government
Senator Mark Peake Warns of Democrats’ Collective Bargaining Time Bomb Delayed Until After Elections
Peake, a steadfast conservative voice representing Virginians concerned about fiscal responsibility, pointed out the...
Government
Will Union “Dues Skimming’ come to Virginia?
By Chris Braunlich,
Governor Abigail Spanberger has many reasons to veto the bill that...
Democrats
Virginia slouches towards state-sanctioned Euthanasia
Virginia Democrats are pushing to decriminalize the suicide. What could happen next?
by Bronson Winning
Virginia...
Republicans
Loudoun County School Board Faces Backlash Over Alleged Cover-Up of Child Abuse in Classroom
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by April Chandler and including members such as...
Government
Loudoun County School Board Hypocrisy Exposed: Kids at Risk While Officials Hide Behind Armed Guards
Parents point out that while middle and high schools already benefit from SROs through...
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
Governor Youngkin’s Cell Phone Ban Yields Promising Early Results in Virginia Schools
Youngkin cited three primary concerns driving the ban: a noticeable academic decline linked to constant digital distractions, escalating mental health challenges among youth exacerbated by social media, and pervasive disruptions in learning environments.
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
Fairfax Schools sued under Title IX for restroom policy and compelled speech
Fairfax County Public Schools faces a lawsuit over policies which allegedly force women students to share bathrooms and punishment students who refuse to use gender affirming pronouns. This could become a test case nationally for Title IX and free speech.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Tax Rebates for Virginia Taxpayers
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates of up to $200 this fall if they filed individually, and up to $400 if they filed jointly. Â
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Shenandoah Valley’s Data Science, Computing, and Applications Lab School
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the opening of the Shenandoah Valley Rural Regional College Partnership Lab School for Data Science, Computing, and Applications at a commemorative ribbon-cutting at Dowell J. Howard High School in Winchester, Virginia.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Education Leaders Announce Across the Board Improvement in Virginia’s Statewide Testing Scores
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.
Government
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.
Government
Combating Classroom Chaos
President Trump signed a directive on April 23 directing public school districts to develop policies for student discipline that do not take race or ethnicity into consideration. According to the order, "The Federal Government won't tolerate risks that are known to exist for children's safety or well-being when school discipline is based on a discriminatory and illegal 'equity ideology'."
Democrats
Teachers’ unions use lawfare to defend racism in schools
Democrats use lawfare to slow down the Education Department's ability to fulfill its legal obligations.
Democrats
Fairfax Public Schools Michelle Reid Superintendent endorses biased posters in high school
Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday, March 21st, gave her opinion about a controversial set of politically-oriented posters which had been recently displayed in the halls of West Springfield High School.
Government
Virginia Bans Artificial Dyes from our Food, Governor Glenn Youngkin
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.