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- Richmond’s $28 Million Solar Exit Fee Is the Contract Test City Council Cannot Shrug Off
Secure Solar’s 25-year city-rooftop proposal advances without recommendation; Sept. 28 demands written risk math, not trust monologues.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- House Bill 366 Seeks to Prioritize Infrastructure Grants for Virginia’s Military Communities, Stalls in Appropriations Committee
RICHMOND — A bill introduced by Delegate Anne Tata to strengthen support for Virginia’s military installations through targeted infrastructure grants has been halted in committee during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- CCA Draft Cannabis Fees and Lotteries Demand Hard Public Scrutiny Before 2027
Retail caps, impact-license discounts and 18-month operational clocks will decide whether the market is fair — or captured.
- It’s time to stop the government’s gag order on the church
A pastor in America can freely talk about heaven and hell, but if he applies Scripture to a political campaign, the IRS will investigate. This barrier was created by the Johnson Amendment.
- Senator Mark Peake Exposes Speed Camera Trap Burdening Virginia Citizens
The Financial Burden on Drivers The extra fee creates a barrier that many residents find difficult to overcome when seeking to defend their cases. Senator Mark Peake pointed out that this requirement applies even when the ticket involves speed or red light cameras.
- Chesapeake Utilities Donates $10,000 to Democratic Victory Fund in Virginia
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, a natural gas and electric utility provider, recently made a $10,000 donation to the Commonwealth Victory Fund. The contribution occurred on July 27, 2026.
- Caleb Kershner Exposes Costly Zoning Burdens on Loudoun Homeowners
The Burden of Excessive Fees The incident involves a homeowner who had no choice but to pay the steep fee as the only option available to reach their land. Supervisor Caleb Kershner pointed out that such costs represent a significant barrier for property owners.
- Bureaucratic Delays in Virginia Pharmacy Benefit System Cost Taxpayers Millions
Virginia taxpayers are once again bearing the financial burden of bureaucratic delays as state officials push back the implementation of a single pharmacy benefit manager system. The Department of Medical Assistance Services originally planned to consolidate the state Medicaid pharmacy benefits to save millions, but this cost-saving measure is now delayed until at least July
- Loudoun County Pushes $32 Million into Subsidized Housing Amid Bloated $5.4 Billion Budget
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing another heavy financial burden as local officials push forward with a massive budget that prioritizes government-subsidized housing programs over genuine tax relief. The recently proposed $5.4 billion total county budget directs a staggering $29 million toward the Housing Fund to support so-called attainable housing initiatives.
- Prince William County Budget Pushes $21 Million into Subsidized Housing Programs
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Prince William County includes a massive five million dollar contribution to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. This latest allocation brings the total taxpayer investment in this specific reserve to a staggering twenty-one million dollars cumulatively since Fiscal Year 2024.
- Transurban USA Inc. Backs Virginia Democratic Fund with $10,000 Donation
Transurban USA Inc., the operator of several toll express lanes across Northern Virginia, contributed $10,000 to the Commonwealth Victory Fund on July 21, 2026. The fund serves as a joint committee supporting Democratic candidates in Virginia House and Senate races.
- Prince William County’s Deceptive Budget: Tax Cuts Erased by Skyrocketing Municipal Fees
Residents of Prince William County are facing a classic government bait-and-switch in the recently adopted fiscal year budget. While local officials are proudly touting a reduction in the real estate tax rate, taxpayers will actually see those savings immediately cannibalized by substantial increases in mandatory county fees.
- Abigail Spanberger Pushes for New Agency to Regulate Virginia Cannabis Market
Lawmakers have considered legislation to resolve these issues. The proposed measures would establish a new state agency dedicated to oversight.
- Loudoun County Democrats Weaponize FOIA Fees to Stifle Conservative Press and Public Scrutiny
In the video, a representative from Red Virginia News recounts submitting a FOIA request to Loudoun County for what amounted to hundreds of memos pertaining to a specific meeting. The response?
- Virginia Father Sounds Alarm on Reckless Truck Maneuvers Endangering Neighborhood Children
The resident pointed out that when these trucks enter the nearby site, they veer sharply into areas where families gather, potentially clipping the top of structures or directly threatening pedestrians. He expressed personal fear for his daughter’s safety, noting that if she were playing there, the outcome could be tragic. ‘It will hit all,’ he
- Republicans Lead Charge Against Burdensome Fantasy Sports Tax in Virginia Conference Committee
RICHMOND, VA – As the Virginia General Assembly session pushes forward, House Bill 145, known as the Fantasy Contests Act, remains stalled in a conference committee following strong Republican resistance to its proposed 10 percent tax on fantasy sports operators. Introduced by Delegate Paul Krizek on January 5, 2026, the legislation seeks to regulate and
- Localities Will Have Sweeping Powers Over Affordable Housing Sales
RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia House of Delegates has taken significant steps toward empowering local governments with unprecedented authority over the sale of affordable housing properties through HB4, a bill introduced by Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker. Prefiled on November 17, 2025, and offered on January 14, 2026, the legislation amends the Code of Virginia by adding
- 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.
- STOP Massive Park Fee increases in Fairfax County!
Increase in Recreation Center Fees for Families: 32% Camping, pavilions and picnic areas: an increase of 30%+ Golf Fees: Increase of up to 20% Increase in Golf and Room Rentals: 25% (effective 2025).