Environment
- Virginia Schools’ Air Quality Crisis: Bureaucratic Neglect Endangering Our Children
Take Chesterfield County as a prime example of this cautionary tale. Schools in the Douglas District have suffered major maintenance delays on their HVAC systems, leading to the release of Legionella bacteria.
- Taxpayer-Funded Government Center in Virginia Faces Push for Pricey Green Add-Ons
From a perspective prioritizing fiscal responsibility, this push raises significant concerns about the prudent use of taxpayer dollars. Government buildings should prioritize durability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness rather than serving as experimental grounds for intermittent renewable technologies.
- Parent Delivers Passionate Plea Against Warehouse Project Citing Child Safety Risks and County Liability
Route 7 serves as a critical artery through Virginia’s northern regions, carrying thousands of vehicles daily, including high-speed commuters and commercial trucks. The father’s account paints a vivid picture of vulnerability: young children playing in close proximity to such hazards, with parents struggling to keep constant watch.
- Virginia’s Private Cemeteries: Neglect Amid Property Rights Protections
When these sites become overgrown with vegetation, littered with debris, and damaged by weather or neglect, concerned citizens and history enthusiasts find their hands tied. Trespassing on private property remains illegal, safeguarding owners from unauthorized access.
- Spanberger wants RGGI to return in July and its Carbon Tax
By Steve Haner, Two Virginia independent power plants have reduced their operations since Virginia joined RGGI. Abigail Spanberger Administration told an energy industry magazine that they plan to rejoin Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in July in order to participate in September and December 2026 carbon allowance auctions.
- 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.
- 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 Anne Donahue as vice chair, along with other elected officials serving the district’s nine seats representing various magisterial districts, has come under fire. This board oversees one of Virginia’s largest and wealthiest school systems, yet faces accusations of failing to deliver
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Emphasis on Mentor-Trained SROs Highlights Path to Safer Schools
The undersheriff explained that the program thrives due to thorough vetting processes for personnel, ensuring only the most qualified individuals serve in these critical roles. Over the past three years, middle and high school SROs have been redirected more than 5,000 times to handle incidents at elementary schools, pulling them away from their primary assignments.
- Loudoun County Faces New Push for 5-Cent Plastic Bag Tax Amid Fiscal Concerns by Marty Martinez
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, consisting of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner, and supervisors representing the Algonkian, Ashburn, Blue Ridge, Broad Run, Catoctin, Dulles, Leesburg, Loudoun Valley, and Sterling districts, recently heard public testimony highlighting the potential burdens of this policy. Speakers pointed out that Loudoun County has already collected substant
- Loudoun County School Board Rejects SROs for Elementary Schools Amid Rising Safety Concerns
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 the need for SROs to deter potential threats and respond swiftly, emphasizing that elementary students are particularly vulnerable.
- Republicans Highlight Fiscal Realities in Debate Over Richmond School Funding and Sales Tax Leakage
Virginia’s local sales tax system directs one percent of the six percent total sales tax to the locality where the purchase occurs. This revenue is crucial for funding essential services, including public schools, which rely heavily on local taxes for roughly half their budgets.
- Virginia Democrats Kill Health Care Learning Lab Bill, Denying Innovation and Economic Growth
RICHMOND, VA – A forward-thinking bill aimed at spurring innovation in Virginia’s health care sector by temporarily easing regulatory barriers has been left to languish in committee, marking a setback for efforts to foster economic growth and improve patient access to cutting-edge treatments. House Bill 146, introduced by Delegate Wren Williams of the 47th District,
- Virginia Legislature Champions Religious Liberty with Passage of HB131 Mandating Accommodations at Public Colleges
RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly has delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom by passing House Bill 131, a measure that compels public institutions of higher education to offer reasonable accommodations for the religious beliefs and practices of individual students. Enrolled on March 6, 2026, and signed by both the Speaker of the House
- Delegate Cornett’s HB130 Seeks Vital Workers’ Compensation Protections for Virginia Sheriffs and Deputies
Prefiled on January 2, 2026, and offered on January 14, the legislation aims to extend critical workers’ compensation presumptions for certain cancers to sheriffs and their deputy sheriffs, recognizing the occupational hazards these public servants face daily.
- Youngkin’s Legacy of Deregulation: A Blueprint for Virginia’s Economic Future at Risk
Youngkin’s administration has delivered tangible results in slashing bureaucratic red tape. On his first day in office in January 2022, he issued an executive order establishing the Office of Regulatory Management, committing to a 25 percent reduction in regulations.
- Youngkin’s Relentless Drive Delivers Record Economic Boom for Virginia
Over the past four years, Virginia secured a staggering $156 billion in private sector business investments, fueling job creation across the state.
- 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.
- Who owns Virginia Mercury?
The author has just finished reading a news story by Markus Schmidt, the prolific journalist who writes for the Virginian-Pilot. This was a reprinting of an article that Mr.
- Loudoun Republicans Stand Firm Against Phyllis Randall’s Plastic Bag Tax
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, consisting of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike Turner of the Ashburn District, Kristen Umstattd of Leesburg, Juli Briskman of Algonkian approved the measure as part of Virginia’s statewide authorization for localities to implement such fees.
- Loudoun Republicans Rally Against Plastic Bag Tax Amid Rising Grocery Costs
The tax, permitted under Virginia state law, requires retailers to charge 5 cents per plastic bag, with proceeds earmarked for environmental cleanup, litter mitigation, and reusable bag distribution to low-income programs.
- Loudoun Republicans Rally Against Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Amid Rising Grocery Costs
Opponents, led by Loudoun Republicans, contend that the tax is anything but voluntary, as Chair Randall has described it. Residents point out that such fees inevitably get passed on to consumers, adding to the cost of everyday shopping at a time when inflation has made groceries unaffordable for many hardworking families.
- Democrat-Led Cities Bear the Brunt of Virginia’s Gun Violence Epidemic, Data Reveals
**By Johnathan Hale, Virginia Conservative Correspondent** RICHMOND, VA – New analysis of gun-related homicide rates across Virginia’s urban centers paints a stark picture: Democrat-controlled cities are disproportionately plagued by elevated levels of gun violence, even as overall rates show signs of decline. According to comprehensive data compiled from public health records dated February 14, 2
- 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 Looming Threat of Rent Controls in Loudoun County – A Call for Market Freedom
As the Virginia General Assembly gears up for its 2026 session starting January 14, Loudoun County finds itself at the epicenter of a heated debate over housing policies that could undermine property rights and economic vitality. With average rents surging 43% from $1,618 in 2020 to $2,310 in 2025, Democratic leaders on the Board of Supervisors, led by Chair Phyllis Randall, are aggressively advoc
- Extremists doxxing TPUSA High-School Club and Teacher Sponsor
First Colonial High School, in Virginia Beach, is the latest battlefield for extremists to target Turning Point USA groups. Public records requests reveal activists trying to silence students who oppose their views.
- Loudoun County School Board Takes Bold Steps to Prioritize Special Education and Eliminate Classroom Distractions
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Grand Opening of New Puller Veterans Care Center in Fauquier County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today joined local, state, and federal leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Puller Veterans Care Center (PVCC) in Warrenton – a state-of-the-art facility built to serve Virginia veterans in need of long-term care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation care in Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth.
- Glenn Youngkin says RGGI is an issue of affordability for Virginians, while Democrat Abigail Spanberger considers joining
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is highlighting Virginia’s debate on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
- Allison Spillman, Virginia school board member faces calls for resignation after comparing TPUSA and KKK
In a private post on social media, a Charlottesville school board member Virginia has been called to resign after comparing Turning Point USA with the Ku Klux Klan. Allison Spillman posted a politically charged comparison Tuesday regarding a meeting the TPUSA Chapter at Western Albemarle High School had planned to host.
- Virginia’s Clean Energy Act: High Costs, Low Benefits
Abigail Spanberger and the Democrat majority in the Virginia General Assembly have gone all-in on the Virginia Clean Energy Act (VCEA)—a law that hikes energy costs, weakens grid reliability, and delivers no measurable reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions. The VCEA calls for 13,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power to reach its 2045 clean energy
- The Northern Virginia -only vehicle emissions tests are due for repeal
Northern Virginia drivers, who have been lining up for more than 40 years, have had their vehicles inspected every two-years (in addition to the safety inspections that are required in Virginia), for emission testing. This mandate only applied to Northern Virginia localities and was passed in 1982 as part of the 1970 Clean Air Act.
- 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.
- Fairfax County Public Schools Plans to Spend Tax Dollars to Defend Its Discrimination Against Girls
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- Fairfax County releases 200 illegal alien criminals since February
Rapists, child sex offenders, repeat offenders and fugitives are among those who have been released from ICE detentions.
- Virginia’s Elections are about who can make the state safer and more affordable
Virginia’s gubernatorial race and the Attorney General race are shaping up as a referendum over two key issues: affordability and public safety.
- VIRGINIA AG RACE: Jay Jones, Corporate Defender and Public Pretender
Virginia Democrat Attorney-General candidate Jay Jones portrays himself as a defender for the working poor. But his career and political background tell a very different story.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”) data, Virginia’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,200 over-the-month to 4,276,100, a 49,400 increase since May 2024. Since January 2022, the CES job count has increased by 271,500.
- 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’.”
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 22nd Century Technologies Inc. Expands Headquarters in Fairfax County
IT services leader to invest $1 million, creating 880 new jobs across Virginia
- Virginia: No more front license plates required
Virginia currently mandates that all passenger vehicles display two plates, one on the front and the other on the rear.
- Abigail Spanberger would Impose Carbon taxes
Existing green energy mandates could face skyrocketing costs due to “cap and exchange”. Virginia voters, ratepayers, and taxpayers should be aware that if Abigail Spanberger is elected as their next governor, their energy bills will increase and their everyday purchases will also go up.
- Abigail Spanberger to Introduce Carbon Taxes and Raise the Cost of Living in Virginia
Virginia voters, ratepayers, and taxpayers should be aware that if Abigail Spanberger is elected as their next governor, their energy bills will increase and their everyday purchases will also go up.
- Why does Youngkin attack his friends, but not his enemies?
It’s hard to write this post because I believe that Governor Glenn Youngkin is an excellent governor.
- Virginia Universities continue to defy Trump’s Executive Order ending DEI
As soon as President Trump took office, he issued an executive Order to protect civil rights and end discriminatory diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), policies within the federal government.
- Families can choose to fund their children’s education.
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.
- Taxpayer funded Human Rights Commissions in Virginia Cities are hijacked by extremists
Human Rights Commissions are active in many cities throughout Virginia. The HRCs are intended to act as advisory bodies for elected city leaders.
- Virginia has Strong Job Growth and Continued Labor Force Gains
Governor Glenn Youngkin today highlighted the ongoing strength of Virginia’s labor market, as evidenced by the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data release.
- Danika Roem’s “Free School Meals” Campaign is Bad for Students and Creates Food Deserts
After failing to pass legislation last year that would have made breakfast and lunch free for all public school students regardless of income (at a staggering cost of $201.5 million),
- Audit: Only 6% of federal employees work from a full-time office — and some aren’t working at all
Only 6% work full-time from an office, while a third of federal employees are completely remote. A Senate investigation revealed that some people aren’t working at all when they claim to “work from home”.
- Wind turbines cause more warming than emissions reductions would avert
Harvard study concluded that wind turbines cause significant increase in surface temperatures, impacting people, plants, and animals where they are located. Warming effect at night is twice that during the day.