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- 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 and Afghanistan veteran who serves as Campaigns Chair for Virginia House Democrats, took to the floor of the House of Delegates to champion the enrolled version of HB 333.
- Democrats Target FOIA and Open Meeting Laws in Virginia
The proposed changes would alter longstanding requirements that ensure citizens can review government records and attend official proceedings. FOIA has served as a cornerstone for accountability by allowing residents to request documents and data from state agencies without undue restrictions.
- Virginia Democrats Weigh Secret Meetings Amid Transparency Concerns
The discussion centers on the dark side of off-the-record political meetings. Concerns focus on the issue that more than two individuals might gather at a time.
- 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 the voice of rural voters, ensuring fair representation for communities outside the Washington, D.C. suburbs. The amendment in question seeks to address ongoing concerns about partisan redistricting practices that have favored densely populated urban areas, often at the expense of Virginia’s
- 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 House proceedings. The bill targets those convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery offenses that also qualify as hate crimes.
- Senator Sturtevant Exposes Democrat Gerrymandering Scheme in Virginia Redistricting Battle
In 2021, Virginians overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments creating bipartisan commissions to draw congressional and legislative maps, putting an end to the long-standing practice of partisan gerrymandering. These commissions produced maps that reflected the commonwealth’s true political makeup, fostering competitive districts where voters, not politicians, determine outcomes.
- 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 law enforcement agencies at the local level to organize events where citizens can voluntarily turn in firearms in exchange for cash payments. Proponents, led by Democrats, argue this empowers communities to remove unwanted guns from circulation.
- Virginia to Expand Conservation Easement Eligibility for Federally Recognized Tribes
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates approved House Bill 134 on February 3, 2026, passing it by a vote of 93 to 5. This measure updates the Virginia Conservation Easement Act to enable federally recognized tribes to serve as holders of conservation easements.
- 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 filed a typo-riddled emergency motion with the U.S. Supreme Court following a decisive Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down their unconstitutional attempt to gerrymander congressional districts in their favor.
- 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 driving privileges through the passage of House Bill 123 during the 2026 regular session. This legislation amends and reenacts Section 16.1-278.9 of the Code of Virginia, which deals with delinquent children and the loss of driving privileges associated with alcohol, firearm,
- 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 session, seeks to formalize these return initiatives across Virginia. Supporters like Cole argue that the change in terminology better reflects the program’s intent, allowing citizens to turn in unwanted firearms in a safe and organized manner.
- New Law Prohibiting Bribery to Influence Voter Registration
In Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly has taken a decisive step to protect the integrity of elections by passing House Bill 113, which targets bribery in the voter registration process. This new law amends Section 24.2-1007 of the Code of Virginia and establishes clear prohibitions against soliciting or accepting bribes to influence decisions about registering
- Data-Driven Price Fixing Coming to Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly reviewed legislation during its 2026 session that would impose new limits on how businesses determine prices for their products and services. House Bill 121 would prohibit the use of surveillance pricing in any consumer transaction within the state.
- 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 terminal illnesses can continue their use of medical cannabis when receiving care in hospitals and other medical facilities. The bill defines a patient for the purposes of this section as a person who has a terminal illness.
- 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 of who can seek judicial relief from the care and custody of children in Virginia’s juvenile and domestic relations district courts. The measure, House Bill 73, was approved by the Governor on April 6, 2026, becoming Chapter 58 of the 2026
- 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 expand collective bargaining rights to public sector employees, including teachers, police officers, and other government workers. Proponents claim it would address staff vacancies, turnover, and wage disparities by empowering unions to negotiate contracts.
- Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts
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- Virginia Lawmakers Exempt Themselves from Their Own Gun Law
Two Virginians. Two handguns.
- 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 Assembly and was signed into law. He then highlighted another measure that cleared the General Assembly but failed to secure the governor’s signature.
- 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 the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. When a restaurant procures a barrel of spirits directly from a manufacturer, current law compels it to ship the barrel to ABC facilities rather than allowing it to remain on premises.
- 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 oversight for nearly a decade. Operators currently register but pay no specific state tax on their earnings from contests like fantasy football.
- 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 gun rights by gutting them. by Victoria Manning Virginia Democrats passed far-left laws restricting citizens’ rights in the 2026 General Assembly, which concluded on 14 March. The Democrats have made Virginians less safe and criminals’ lives easier.
- 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 government expansion on January 23, 2026, voting 5-0 to lay on the table HB 142, a bill that would have created the Access to Housing Task Force. This action, followed by the full committee leaving the measure in Rules on February
- 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 seen significant expansions in early voting and mail-in options in recent years, particularly following the 2020 election cycle where courts extended deadlines due to technical issues and pandemic concerns.
- 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.
- 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 State Delegates and Senate to $50,000 per annum. Virginia has always had part-time lawmakers in its General Assembly.
- 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 requiremen
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- California is not the Commonwealth, Upcoming Democrat Legislation for 2025
Virginia Democrats want to transform Virginia into California. Democrats have filed radical California-style bills in the 2025 session of the legislature, which began on January 8, .