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- Virginia’s car tax is the highest in the nation and Democrats want to keep it that way
Tax season is upon us, and Virginia leads the country in an area that every Virginian despises: the car tax.
- When Virtue Signaling Violates Student Privacy
The Loudoun County Public School Board has once again prioritized political posturing over student privacy. Under LCPS Policy 8040, students may use restrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
- Fentanyl overdose deaths down 44% in 2024 thanks to Republicans
Now for some good news! According to data released by Centers for Disease Control, the number of fentanyl-related death in Virginia decreased by 44% from the previous year in 2024.
- Reid is on a Roll
John Reid’s campaign may have benefited from Governor Glenn Youngkin telling him to withdraw from the race for lieutenant-governor. The former Richmond radio host is now attracting more attention and a larger audience than ever.
- 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.
- Abigail Spanberger is doubling down on gun rights restrictions if elected in Virginia
Abigail Spanberger is a Democrat who will fight against your Second Amendment Rights. Her recent comments made at an Everytown for Gun Safety event only reinforced her plans to restrict and almost abolish gun ownership, if she wins Virginia’s critical gubernatorial race this November.
- Virginia Vehicle Property Tax is the highest in the Nation. Why are Dems fighting so hard to keep it?
Virginians pay on average $1,139 per year in property taxes to own a vehicle — the most in the country. Republicans in the 2025 session proposed providing relief from car taxes for low-income families.
- National Democrats raising money to keep Virginia legislature blue in November
What would you pay for a constitutional amendment that allows abortion up until the moment of birth?
- Republicans Recognize Virginia Screen-Free Week
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13–19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week. This statewide initiative encourages Virginians of all ages to take intentional breaks from phones, tablets, and social media — and reconnect with family, community, and the world beyond the screen.
- Virginia Republicans Champion Bill to Protect Hindu Swastika, Criminalize Nazi Hakenkreuz
In a landmark move, Virginia’s Republican-led legislature has passed House Bill 2783, a law that carefully distinguishes between the sacred swastika, a symbol of peace and prosperity in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and the Nazi Hakenkreuz, a notorious emblem of hate.
- 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.
- Virginia Increases Education Funding by Nearly Half-a-Billion in “Strong-Dynamic-Winning-Together” Budget Thanks to Governor Youngkin
The Strong-Dynamic-Winning-Together budget increases funding to school divisions by nearly half a billion. Anyone peddling “cuts” to education is operating in the fact-free zone.
- Abigail Spanberger made it happen: The government can take your firearms under red flag laws
Abigail Spanberger, former Virginia representative and current gubernatorial candidate (D), has systematically undermined Second Amendment rights for Virginia gun owners through her advocacy of Orwellian red flag laws that are unconstitutional.
- 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.
- Abigail Spanberger will spell the end of gun rights for Virginians
Abigail Spanberger, former Virginia Rep. and gubernatorial nominee (D), has made it clear what she thinks about gun control. It’s not good news for gun owners.
- Virginia Bans Artificial Dyes from our Food, Governor Glenn Youngkin
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 185 pieces of legislation, including HB 1910 and SB 1289 carried by Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent and Senator Emily Jordan prohibiting public elementary and secondary schools from serving any food that contains specific color additives for school meals or competitive food.
- It’s time to hold Democrat Delegate Holly Seibold accountable
The Democratic party’s implosion on the national stage in recent years has been well-documented–extreme positions, tone-deaf policies, and a refusal to engage with dissenting voices have alienated millions. While Washington is in the spotlight, there has been a silent disaster unfolding in Northern Virginia.
- 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.
- Virginia Announces $14.4 Million in Land Conservation Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $14.4 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation funding to conserve 11,220 acres around the Commonwealth.
- 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.
- Directive Ten on Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive Ten, acknowledging the Commonwealth’s critical role in positioning Virginia for continued success in Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. This directive will build on existing progress by launching a series of strategic initiatives to ensure cleaner water, support our farmers and agricultural communities, and sustain the Bay’s
- World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the largest private fusion company, will make a multi-billion dollar investment to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant at the James River Industrial Center in Chesterfield County, Virginia,
- Loudoun School Board’s April Chandler Backs Raises, Unions, and Controversial Bathroom Policy
April Chandler, a Democratic-endorsed member of the Loudoun County School Board, has emerged as a key figure in recent votes that have stirred both support and backlash in Virginia’s third-largest school district.
- 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.
- Commutation of Sentence for Sergeant Wesley Shifflett
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued the following statement after commuting the sentence for former Fairfax County Police Department Sergeant Wesley Shifflett:
- 14 Bad Election Bills in Virginia that Require Veto
Last year we successfully lobbied the Governor to veto 14 bad election integrity-related bills. I am writing to ask that you help defeat this year’s crop of bad bills from the Legislature.
- Potomac Politics Comes to the James River
The Democratic State Senate last week rejected nine of Governor Youngkin’s appointments to key governing boards in the state.
- 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.
- Democrats aim to confuse Virginia voters with a ranked-choice voting system
Virginia Senate Democrats approved a bill, SB 1009 to extend ranked-choice (RCV) voting in local elections.
- Senate Democrats’ Reject Qualified University and State Board Members
This is a disappointing day, and I hope Virginians remember this moment of petty partisan politics.
- Virginia Sees Robust Job Growth and Record Job Opportunities Thanks to Republicans
Governor Glenn Youngkin today highlighted the ongoing strength and expansion of Virginia’s workforce, drawing on the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The new figures reveal significant gains in employment and continued labor force growth, underscoring the Commonwealth’s resilient and dynamic labor market.
- Virginia could be the victim of Ranked Choice Voting, thanks to Republicans
Some Republicans in Virginia are sabotaging conservative efforts to ban or limit ranked-choice (RCV) voting, claiming that it is a tool for Republicans to win elections.
- Glenn Youngkin Removes Gloves and Puts On Brass Knuckles
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is not known for political pugilism retaliated against Senate Democrats for rejecting six of his nominees to the board of George Mason University and the Virginia Military Institute, as well as the state School Board.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Applications are Now Open for the 2025 Governor’s Fellows Program
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Fellows Program.
- Glenn Youngkin calls Clean Energy Laws “a Quagmire” as Challenges and Consumer Costs become Evident
He said that the Virginia Clean Economy Act passed in 2020 is simply not working.
- President Biden’s Clemency for the Killers of a Virginia Police Officer
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the clemency of violent criminals Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson, two men who admitted to being responsible for the brutal killing of Officer Allen Gibson, a Sussex County police officer. “I am beyond outraged and in utter disbelief that President
- Joe Biden Pardons a Killer of a Virginia Police Officer
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the clemency of violent criminals Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson, two men who admitted to being responsible for the brutal killing of Officer Allen Gibson, a Sussex County police officer.
- Virginia Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice After 12 Years for Americans with Disabilities Act
I’m proud that the Commonwealth is taking the steps to provide Virginians with developmental disabilities and their families the support and services they need to thrive in their communities
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Applauds VEC’s Transformation and Accomplishments During Visit
Governor Glenn Youngkin today visited the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to recognize the agency’s remarkable transformation and significant accomplishments in improving services for Virginians.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers the State of the Commonwealth Address
Thank you all for coming together to receive my annual assessment of the State of our beloved Commonwealth.
- Democrats demand massive tax hike on Virginians
Virginia Democrats are wasting no time proposing a huge tax increase on Virginians by slapping a 5 percent tax on virtually every service in the commonwealth
- Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin Proposes Car Tax Relief for Virginians
We reopened Virginia’s economy after a global pandemic, all while delivering surplus after surplus after surplus
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Champions No Tax On Tips
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a proposal to exempt Virginia’s income tax from service tips.
- No Tax on Tips, Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin
This proposal will return an estimated $70 million annually to the pockets of hardworking Virginians to further deliver on Governor Youngkin’s commitment to lower the cost of living for working families across the Commonwealth.
- 550 Pounds of Illicit Fentanyl Seized in the last 45 days
The Operation FREE partnership of over 175 state, local and federal agencies is a revolutionary fentanyl fighting collaboration strategy
- Virginia Invests Additional $290 Million to Further Support School Construction and Modernization
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced an additional $290 million budget investment to further support school construction and modernization across the Commonwealth, bringing the total amount invested in the current biennium to $700 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”.
- $581,607 in Matching Grant Funds to 108 Local Tourism Programs
This funding program is designed to leverage local marketing dollars with matching state funds to increase visitation and traveler spending in the off-season.
- Gov. Youngkin Announces Executive Order To Protect Children From Social Media
Executive Order 43 (also known as Empowering and supporting parents to protect their children from addictive social media and Establishing the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force) aims to address the mental health crisis among Virginia youth by providing resources for parents, educators, and healthcare providers.
- Virginia Parents to Protect Children from Addictive Social Media
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 43, Empowering and Supporting Parents to Protect Their Children from Addictive Social Media & Establishment of the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force, to tackle a critical aspect of Virginia’s youth mental health crisis, the unrestricted use of cell phones and addictive social media platforms.