Glenn Youngkin
- The NSBA apologized in 2021. The Loudoun lawsuit it never reckoned with is now Exhibit E
The NSBA apologized for its 2021 letter but never addressed Loudoun.
- Five years later, the Loudoun dad behind the NSBA's Virginia example gets his say at Main Justice
Five years after his arrest at a Loudoun school board meeting, Scott Smith told DOJ leaders the government 'used my family's tragedy as their blueprint.'
- Virginia Ratepayers Getting Smacked with 50% Increase in Electricity Bills Over Next Two Years
Virginia residents will continue to experience a sharp increase in their electricity bills based mostly on “green” energy mandates in the runup to this year’s gubernatorial race.
- Repeat offender with 1970s robberies and a 1986 rape gets parole though victim would be 'fearful'
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Dennis Rodney Harold, convicted of abduction, rape and sodomy, with earlier robbery and abduction convictions.
- Armed robber who also picked up a drug charge behind bars gets parole under Democrats' juvenile rules
Spanberger's parole board voted to release David Syrus Butchee, whose record includes armed robbery of a Franklin post office.
- Spanberger-signed juvenile parole law frees man who helped strangle Fairfax County man in 2000
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Stephen Michael Lineham, convicted of first-degree murder committed at 15.
- Over victim family's objections, parole board frees Richmond killer with drug and gun record
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Isaac Terrell Taylor, convicted of second-degree murder and armed robbery.
- Killer who shot man over a foul call gets parole as victim's family objects
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Victor Fields, convicted of first-degree murder.
- Parole board frees man who killed his father and was convicted of a second murder
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Reginald Shell, convicted of two first-degree murder convictions.
- Age, a new juvenile law and split votes: the routes Spanberger's board used to release offenders
Geriatric release, a Spanberger-signed juvenile parole law and 3-2 votes all played a part in August's grants.
- Five men serving life sentences got parole from Spanberger's board in one month
Life sentences in Norfolk, Arlington, Newport News and other localities ended in parole in August.
- Spanberger's parole board freed 7 more in September: two killers, three sex offenders
In one meeting on Sept. 10, the parole board appointed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger approved seven releases, including a Norfolk man convicted in 2023 of raping a child.
- 'No history of violence': the parole board's reasons versus the records
Spanberger's parole board justified August releases with boilerplate phrases.
- By the numbers: parole under Democrats, under Youngkin, and under Spanberger
Grant rates rose under Northam, collapsed under Youngkin and have climbed sharply under Spanberger.
- DOJ steps into Loudoun locker-room case as boys' families say they were suspended for speaking up
Then-Acting AG Todd Blanche says DOJ moved to intervene in a Loudoun lawsuit by families whose sons say they were suspended after a locker-room objection.
- Two members said no, but Spanberger's board paroles Albemarle man who abused a 13-year-old in 3-2 vote
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Oscar Robert Lemen, convicted of forcible sodomy and object sexual penetration of a 13-year-old.
- The Loudoun timeline the establishment got wrong, 2021 to 2026
From the Stone Bridge assault to DOJ's 2026 report: a Loudoun timeline, and what the people in charge got wrong at each step.
- Second-offense drug dealer from Mecklenburg walks after 10 years of a long sentence
Spanberger's parole board voted to release William Kennedy Robinson, convicted of drug distribution.
- Board lists 'no history of violence' for Virginia Beach man with more than a dozen sex-crime convictions
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Randy Edward Logsdon Jr., convicted of multiple counts of aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy.
- Repeat cocaine dealer serving time on a parole violation is paroled again, to a federal detainer
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Derrick Lee Wright, convicted of repeat cocaine distribution.
- Pittsylvania rapist paroled as board counts victim's silence as 'no opposition'
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Edward Charles White, convicted of rape and forcible sodomy.
- Life sentence for 1982 Norfolk rape ends in parole under Spanberger's board
Spanberger's parole board voted to release David Brown Jr., convicted of rape, sodomy and burglary.
- AnderCorp Funds Parham Campaign Amid Local Virginia Politics
AnderCorp recently contributed $2,500 to the Friends of Samuel Parham 2022 committee on August 20, 2026.
- Norfolk sex offender with earlier N.C. conviction on record gets geriatric parole
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Selwyn Shawn Herring, convicted of object sexual penetration, burglary and robbery.
- Parole board lists "no history of violence" for Newport News man convicted of rape and sodomy
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Rodney Jerome Jones, convicted of rape and forcible sodomy.
- Ted Quinn Backs Former Democrat Mugler with $2,500 Donation
Ted Quinn of Hampton recently donated $2,500 to the campaign of Martha Mugler for Hampton City Council.
- 'Technical violation'? Spanberger's board paroles Norfolk man convicted in 2023 of raping a child
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Clarence Eugene Billups, whose record includes rape, including the 2023 rape of a child under 13.
- Virginia Real Estate Company Funds Petersburg Mayor Parham
Aguilar and Tram Properties LLC contributed $5,000 to Friends of Samuel Parham 2022 on August 12, 2026.
- Spanberger's parole board freed 14 in August: four killers, eight sex offenders, two drug dealers
The parole board Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed granted 14 of 44 cases in August, including five men serving life.
- "Essentially over the course of a weekend": How the Garland memo went from NSBA letter to federal policy in five days
DOJ's report says the Garland memo was produced 'essentially over the course of a weekend.'
- By the numbers: parole under Youngkin, under Spanberger, and in September
Published analyses show the parole grant rate rising from about 2% under Youngkin to double digits under Spanberger.
- 'Please deny his request': Spanberger's board heard a murdered mother's family, then voted 4-0
Christine Allen's family begged the parole board to keep Troy Demar behind bars for the full 40 years.
- Parole violators, prison convictions and 39-count records: September's grants had repeat offenders
Four of the seven people Spanberger's parole board released in September had parole violations or new convictions on their records, according to the board's own report.
- 'Three years is enough': Spanberger's board paroles man convicted in 2023 of raping a child
Clarence Eugene Billups, 71, was already on parole for two rapes when he was convicted of raping a child under 13, the Examiner reported.
- Board chair cited 'lack of demonstrated remorse,' but Arlington rapist serving life is paroled anyway
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Reginald James Holland, convicted of rape, forcible sodomy, robbery and abduction.
- Farrish of Fairfax Donation Bolsters PAC Backing Mixed Virginia Candidates
Farrish of Fairfax, Inc, an automobile dealership based in Fairfax, Virginia, donated $2,500 to the Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee on August 27, 2026.
- Duke Automotive Backs PAC Funding Virginia Democrats
Duke Automotive contributed $10,000 on July 7, 2026, to the Va Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee.
- Cost of Democrat Supported Carbon Tax Exceeds $500 Million per Year
According to the latest tax on carbon imposed on member states
- Virginians could save $1.4 billion by complying with Trump’s tax law
By Steve Haner Virginia businesses and families could save up to $1.4 billion per year if the 2026 Virginia General Assembly decides to align state tax laws with the new federal tax rules.
- Virginia House Advances HB171 to Enhance Student Protections Against Modern Digital Dangers
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive vote reflecting broad support for safeguarding young students in an increasingly digital world, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB171 on January 27, 2026, by a margin of 75-24.
- Spanberger Silently Undermines Protections for Female Athletes
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has quietly withdrawn proposed regulations that would have barred biological males from competing in girls' sports and accessing female-only facilities such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
- Republicans Rally to Defend Second Amendment Against House Bill 27 in Virginia House
RICHMOND, VA – As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 27 has emerged as a focal point for Republican delegates determined to safeguard Second Amendment rights from what they describe as a dangerous overreach by litigation against the firearm industry.
- Battlefield Automotive Funds PAC Backing Mixed Virginia Candidates
Battlefield Automotive recently contributed $10,000 to the Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Political Action Committee.
- Fairlead Integrated Funds PAC Backing Virginia Democrats with Troubling Records
Fairlead Integrated LLC, a Portsmouth-based veteran-owned company specializing in maritime and defense solutions, recently contributed $10,000 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC.
- Zeneca Inc. Backs Democratic PAC Tied to Spanberger
Zeneca, Inc. contributed $10,000 to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on August 4, 2026. The donation supports the Democratic leadership PAC launched by Abigail Spanberger to recruit and back candidates in Virginia elections.
- No Queens in Virginia: Stop Tyranny
Virginia’s motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” or “Thus Always to Tyrants” declares that virtue, justice and good governance will always triumph over tyranny. Virginia’s Democrat leaders are now the tyrants.
- Virginia’s $305.4 Million Surplus Demands Immediate Tax Relief and Spending Cuts
As the Commonwealth of Virginia prepares for the upcoming fiscal years, the latest budget proposal reveals a massive unexpended general fund balance of $305.4 million projected at the close of the FY2027-2028 biennium. This substantial surplus highlights the persistent reality that state government continues to collect far more taxpayer money than it actually needs to
- 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 dollars. Lawmakers have approved a sweeping plan that includes a 4% salary increase for teachers and school support staff in both fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
- Virginia’s Forced RGGI Reentry: A Hidden Tax Masked as Utility Relief
Virginia taxpayers and utility customers are bracing for the fiscal impacts of the state’s forced reentry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative under the upcoming state budget. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently outlined a legislative plan to return a portion of the revenue collected from this controversial carbon cap-and-trade program directly to everyday consumers.
- Virginia’s Return to RGGI: A Costly Carbon Tax Disguised as Utility Relief
The recent passage of the Virginia state budget marks a controversial return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a move that critics argue will unnecessarily burden hardworking taxpayers. Governor Abigail Spanberger has championed this re-entry, despite clear evidence that the program functions as a hidden carbon tax on everyday utility consumers.