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Former Democratic Candidate Sheila Bynum-Coleman Receives Prison Term for PPP Fraud

A former candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates has been sentenced to two...

Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Massive Housing Subsidies in FY2027 Budget

The newly finalized budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia includes a staggering allocation of...
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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 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...

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...

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...

Ballooning Entitlements: Virginia Budget Adds $2.4 Billion to Medicaid as Taxpayers Foot the Bill

Virginia taxpayers are bracing for a massive financial hit as the upcoming fiscal year 2026 through 2028 biennium budget includes a staggering net $2.4...

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...

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 industry, contributed $10,000 to Defend Virginia PAC on June 11,...

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Former Democratic Candidate Sheila Bynum-Coleman Receives Prison Term for PPP Fraud

A former candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates has been sentenced to two...

Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Massive Housing Subsidies in FY2027 Budget

The newly finalized budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia includes a staggering allocation of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ballooning Entitlements: Virginia Budget Adds $2.4 Billion to Medicaid as Taxpayers Foot the Bill

Virginia taxpayers are bracing for a massive financial hit as the upcoming fiscal year...

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,...

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...

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...

Virginia Auto Dealers PAC Contributes $25,000 to Democrat Defend Virginia PAC

The Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee made a $25,000 donation to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Virginia Budget Conceals Millions in Spending Under Generic Program Names

Virginia taxpayers are facing massive state expenditures hidden behind vaguely named programs that make...

Virginia BankPAC Contributes $3,500 to Irene Shin

Virginia BankPAC, the political action committee of the Virginia Bankers Association, made a donation...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $5,000 to Kirk McPike Campaign

The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee tied to the Clean Virginia organization,...

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...

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 Beer Wholesalers Association PAC Makes $25,000 Donation to House Speaker Don Scott

The Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee contributed $25,000 to Don Scott on...

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...

Virginia Latino Caucus Contributes $10,000 to Democratic Delegate Candidate Vasquez Luna

The Virginia Latino Caucus contributed $10,000 to the campaign of Sonia Vasquez Luna for...

David Reuther Contributes $4,530 to Virginia Democratic Committee

David Reuther, a retired resident of the Culpeper, Virginia area, made a donation of...

Democratic Jennifer Woofter Contributes $11,074 to Rural GroundGame

Jennifer Woofter for Delegate contributed $11,074.05 to Rural GroundGame on January 14, 2026. The...

Amazon Donates $25,000 to Virginia House Democratic Caucus

Amazon made a $25,000 donation on June 17, 2026, to the House Democratic Caucus...

Russet Perry Senate Campaign Committee Makes $2,500 Payment to Legislative Aide Alison Trahan

A recent campaign finance filing shows that the Friends of Russet Perry committee issued...

Northern Virginia Labor Federation AFL-CIO Contributes $20,000 to Delegate Candidate Sonia Vasquez Luna

The Northern Virginia Labor Federation AFL-CIO made a $20,000 donation on June 19, 2026,...

Joe Morrissey Spends Thousands on Radio Advertising

Audacy Operations received a payment of $8,290.56 from the Morrissey for State Senate 16...

Marlboro Cigarettes Contributes $25,000 to Virginia House Democrat Caucus

Altria Client Services LLC, a subsidiary of the major tobacco company Altria Group based...

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...

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...

Labor Union PAC Donates $25,000 to Virginia Delegate Candidate Sonia Vasquez Luna

The Mid-Atlantic Laborers' Political Education Fund contributed $25,000 on June 27, 2026, to the...

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...

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...

Missouri-Based Gaming Firm Contributes $5,000 to Virginia Joe Morrissey Senate Campaign

Curo Group, LLC, a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, with interests in the...

Virginia Democrats inject race into tourism

by Virginia Grace McKinnon The Virginia House of Delegates has just released the final of...

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...

Significant Donation Fuels Democratic Campaign in Alfonso Lopez Virginia House Race

A donation of $4,500 was made on April 22, 2026, by Alfonso Lopez through...

New Property Taxes Coming to Fredericksburg

Virginia House Bill 72, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House...

Virginia Legislation Proposes Greater Local Control for Satellite Voting Offices

The Virginia General Assembly is considering important legislation that would transfer significant authority regarding...

Virginia Bill Introduced to Provide Flexibility for Local Election Dates

In the ongoing 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly, a significant proposal has...

Children’s Equity Fund Contributes $200,000 to Strong Start PAC Supporting Virginia Democrats

A substantial political contribution has been made in Virginia's electoral landscape with the Children's...

Virginia Legislature Advances Tough Measures on Juvenile Delinquency with HB 123

RICHMOND, VA – In a decisive move to enhance accountability for delinquent youth, the...

Virginia Legislature Delivers Bipartisan Victory for Judicial Safety with Unanimous Passage of HB124

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia General Assembly has sent a clear message in support...

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...

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 Target FOIA and Open Meeting Laws in Virginia

The proposed changes would alter longstanding requirements that ensure citizens can review government records...

Virginia Democrats Weigh Secret Meetings Amid Transparency Concerns

The discussion centers on the dark side of off-the-record political meetings. Concerns focus on...

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...

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...

Senator Sturtevant Exposes Democrat Gerrymandering Scheme in Virginia Redistricting Battle

In 2021, Virginians overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments creating bipartisan commissions to draw congressional and...

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...

Virginia to Expand Conservation Easement Eligibility for Federally Recognized Tribes

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates approved House Bill 134 on February...

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...

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...

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...

New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration

In Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly has taken a decisive step to protect the...

Data-Driven Price Fixing Coming to Virginia

The Virginia General Assembly reviewed legislation during its 2026 session that would impose new...

Franklin City Mother Confronts School Board Over Retaliation Against Special Needs Son

The mother, dressed in a shirt emblazoned with 'I Love ME' and clutching a...

Virginia to Require Religious Accommodations at Public Colleges and Universities

The Virginia General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed into law House...

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...

Virginia set to Expand Workers’ Compensation Cancer Presumption to Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

Richmond, Virginia — Delegate Mitchell Cornett introduced House Bill 130 in the Virginia House...

Legislation Authorizing Local Vehicle Noise Monitoring Programs

The Virginia General Assembly has approved House Bill 55, which establishes provisions for noise...

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...

Virginia Legislature Enacts Sweeping Prohibitions on Cosmetic Ingredients with HB 122 Passage

RICHMOND, VA – In a late-session move, the Virginia General Assembly has finalized passage...

Fairfax County School Board Grapples with Calendar Chaos and Policy Void

The Fairfax County School Board, consisting of Chair Sandy Anderson of Springfield District, Vice...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

House Republicans Oppose Expansion of Felony Offenses in HB 438

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 438 on February 17,...

Virginia House Bill HB7 Pushes for Law Enforcement Accountability Through Facial Covering Restrictions

RICHMOND, Va. – In the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House of Delegates,...

Localities Will Have Sweeping Powers Over Affordable Housing Sales

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia House of Delegates has taken significant steps toward empowering...

Pro-Life Advocates Fill Virginia House of Delegates to Fight Against Radical Abortion Amendment

Delegate Delores Reyes, a Republican representing Loudoun County, took the floor in the House of Delegates chamber to warmly welcome the pro-life contingent, particularly highlighting visitors from her district.

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.

Jay Jones, Virginia Democrat under fire for reckless driving conviction in 2022

Jay Jones is the Democratic nominee for Virginia Attorney General this fall. State Republicans...

American Hindu Coalition Endorses Junaid Khan for House of Delegates (HD 27)

The American Hindu Coalition (AHC), a non-partisan organization dedicated to strengthening America through Hindu...

Electricity Rates to Increase in Virginia By Sept. 1 due to democrat Legislation

State Corporation Commission approved Friday two separate rate increases for Dominion Energy Virginia. One was caused by Virginia Clean Economy Act and the other by regional transmission services. The combined effect is a residential bill of 1,000 kilowatt hours that will cost more than $5.

Pro-Abortion Pastor Joshua Cole Seeks Reelection as Virginia Delegate

Delegate Joshua Cole is running for re-election in Virginia’s 65th district which encompasses Fredericksburg and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania County. He is a far-left radical running in a centrist district.

Climate Activist running for Virginia Delegate Seat could lead to power blackouts

If John McAuliff wins the Virginia House of Delegates District 30 race in November, Virginians can expect their energy bills to rise and the power to go out.

Virginia Pushes for Accelerated Math enrollment thanks to Republicans

Virginia's new Law will take effect in the next school year. It requires that high-performing students be automatically enrolled into accelerated or advanced math.

Atoosa Reaser Works to Strip Away Early Voting Control from Electoral Board

A new bill in the Virginia House of Delegates, HB2056, introduced by Delegate Atoosa Reaser (D-27), is stirring controversy by proposing to shift the authority for setting early voting schedules at satellite locations from local Electoral Boards to City Councils and Boards of Supervisors.

In Virginia, you can register to vote on election day without ID. Are Non-Citizens Voting?

In some states, you don't need a photo ID in order to vote. Some states have election laws that are written by Idi Amin. Seven states allow voters to register on Election Day and cast their ballots that day without requiring photo identification.

Marty Martinez’s Retail Theft Repeal Bill Stalls in Virginia House, Sent to Crime Commission

A bold attempt by Delegate Fernando “Marty” Martinez (D-Leesburg) to repeal Virginia’s stringent organized retail theft law met an abrupt halt during the 2025 legislative session, as the House of Delegates opted to punt the issue to the Virginia State Crime Commission for further study.

Virginia customers deserve to know what the clean energy mandate is costing them

Customers of Dominion Energy Virginia were able to see on their bills, up until October last year at least some of these All transparency has disappeared and VCEA costs have been hidden.

Virginia Democrats move to put unpopular Abortion until birth Amendment on the ballot

Virginia Democrats, inspired by the wave of misleading abortion-until birth ballot measures in other red states sparked the House of Delegates session 2025 in Virginia by voting for an amendment to enshrine the right to abortion up until birth in state constitution.

Rent Control Coming to Virginia, Property Owners Lookout

Rent increases to keep pace with inflation are not considered "rent gouging" by most...

Kannan Srinivasan, Democrat Faces Criticism for Strategic Moves to Senate District 32

Kannan Srinivasan, a Democratic candidate for Senate District 32, has drawn sharp criticism for his pattern of relocating to position himself for political office. Within the last year, Srinivasan has made two residential moves to align himself with districts where he believes he has the best chance of winning—a strategy opponents argue raises questions about his commitment to representing the interests of local constituents.

Senator Mark Peake Touts Senate Bill 68 as a Compromise for Transgender Athletes in Virginia High Schools

LYNCHBURG, VA – In the 2024 legislative session, Virginia State Senator Mark Peake (R-Lynchburg)...
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