Grants
- Cost of Democrat Supported Carbon Tax Exceeds $500 Million per Year
According to the latest tax on carbon imposed on member states
- 41,085 Declined ICE Detainers Nationwide — Democrat Arlington Held Up as Virginia Case Study
House Judiciary: sanctuary jurisdictions declined at least 41,085 ICE detainers Oct. 2022–early 2026 and 17,864 in Trump’s first 12 months back; Arlington’s Democrat Trust Policy is the Virginia deep dive for families living with the risk.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sixteen Thirty Fund Pumps $50,000 into Rural Virginia Democratic Efforts
The Sixteen Thirty Fund recently transferred $50,000 to Rural GroundGame on August 7, 2026, directing resources toward a candidate in Virginia. This group, Rural GroundGame, focuses on backing Democratic campaigns and committees in rural areas of the state through on-the-ground support and community outreach.
- Virginia’s $1.8 Billion Education Budget Hike Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for another massive expansion of state spending as lawmakers prepare the budget for the upcoming 2026-2028 biennium. House Speaker Don Scott and Appropriations Chairman Luke Torian recently introduced a compromise budget proposal that pumps an additional $1.8 billion into public education.
- Real Estate Firm Franklin Group Companies LLC Contributes $5,000 to Amelia Ross-Hammond Campaign
Franklin Group Companies LLC, a Virginia Beach-based real estate development and management firm specializing in multifamily housing, made a $5,000 donation on June 30, 2026, to the campaign committee Amelia for Virginia Beach. The contribution supports Amelia Ross-Hammond, the incumbent representing District 4 on the Virginia Beach City Council.
- Loudoun County Approves Massive $4.5 Million Subsidy for Nonprofit Grants Amid Taxpayer Concerns
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently approved a massive spending package exceeding four point five million dollars for human services nonprofit competitive grants. During a meeting on May 19, 2026, the board authorized these funds to support various community programs, reflecting a significant increase in local government expenditures.
- Veteran’s Testimony Highlights Threat to American Dream in Loudoun County Against Data Centers
The veteran’s remarks focused on the VCC proposal as a direct challenge to the quality of life he worked to secure. He noted that the project involves a data center that would generate significant noise.
- Virginia Budget Conceals Millions in Spending Under Generic Program Names
Virginia taxpayers are facing massive state expenditures hidden behind vaguely named programs that make financial oversight nearly impossible. The recent state budget allocates a staggering $72.5 million over the biennium for community violence intervention programs.
- Taxpayer Dollars on the Quad: Assessing the Massive Budget Allocations for James Madison University
As the Virginia state budget continues to expand, taxpayers are left footing the bill for massive university infrastructure projects that warrant intense financial scrutiny. James Madison University recently secured a staggering $30.5 million specifically allocated for the renovation and furnishing of Johnston Hall on the historic Quad.
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Foot $17.6 Million Bill for Rapid Rehousing
The state of Virginia is preparing to shoulder a massive financial burden as federal funding for housing programs dries up, forcing local taxpayers to foot the bill. Lawmakers are currently pushing a massive $17.6 million allocation for rapid rehousing efforts in the upcoming biennial budget to cover the sudden gaps left by Washington.
- Virginia’s $1.4 Billion Education Budget Surge Sparks Conservative Concerns Over Runaway Spending
Lawmakers in Virginia have recently finalized a state budget that includes a massive $1.4 billion overall increase in K-12 public education funding. This unprecedented surge in spending raises serious concerns among fiscal conservatives who advocate for reducing the budget and saving taxpayer money.
- Fiscal Restraint Needed as Virginia Allocates $30 Million for Local Business Site Development
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget, a renewed focus on economic development spending has sparked discussions among fiscal conservatives regarding the proper use of taxpayer dollars. The budget includes an additional $10 million General Fund allocation for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program, bringing the total first-year funding to $30 million.
- Loudoun County Budget Balloons to $5.4 Billion as Board Approves 188 New Positions
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing a staggering $5.4 billion total budget that significantly expands the size and scope of local government operations. The newly approved financial plan includes funding for 188 newly hired staff positions spread across 18 different county departments.
- Loudoun County Approves Massive $4.5 Million Nonprofit Grant Budget Amid Taxpayer Concerns
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing yet another significant expansion of local government spending as the fiscal year 2027 budget outlines a massive increase for human services nonprofit competitive grants. The total allocation has surged to an astounding $4,518,518, representing a drastic jump from the $2.9 million budget allocated for similar funding in fiscal year 2026.
- Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Pushes Record $17.21 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation recently announced a record allocation of $17.21 million for its Fiscal Year 2027 grant round. This unprecedented level of funding represents a massive expansion of a state program designed to purchase development rights and place permanent conservation easements on private property.
- Virginia Lawmakers Quietly Extend Costly Refundable Tax Credit Through 2030
The Virginia state budget continues to expand at an unsustainable pace as lawmakers quietly extend a costly welfare provision disguised as a tax break. Through the third enactment clause of the 2026 Appropriation Act, the state government has officially extended the refundable Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit at twenty percent of the federal level through
- VA Operators for Skill PAC Contributes $5,000 to Barbara Favola Campaign
The VA Operators for Skill political action committee made a $5,000 donation to the Favola for State Senate committee on June 2, 2026. This contribution comes from a group representing operators in Virginia’s regulated skill games sector, an industry that has generated substantial tax revenue for the commonwealth through placements in bars, restaurants, and convenience
- Loudoun County School Funding Exceeds 100 Percent Due to CEP Data Practices
Board members explored how data from four years prior influences current funding formulas. The inclusion of migrants and runaways in these calculations contributes to elevated figures.
- Legislation to Create Waste to Energy Grant Program Introduced in Virginia House
During the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 115 was introduced to establish a grant program intended to support waste-to-energy disposal methods for certain localities. The bill proposes the creation of the Waste to Energy Grant Program administered by the Department of Environmental Quality.
- Trump to sign order renaming Pentagon as ‘Department of War
Trump will sign a new executive order on Friday renaming the Pentagon, returning the name to the 18th century.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers Address on Fiscal Year 2025 to Joint Money Committee
For Immediate Release: August 14, 2025 Contacts: Office of the Governor:Peter Finocchio, Peter.
- $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.