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- 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.
- Loudoun Counties $2.1 BILLION DOLLAR Non-Departmental Waste: The Budget’s Hidden Black Hole
In Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, the single largest line item isn’t a fire station, a school, or even sheriff’s deputies. It’s the mysterious “Non-Departmental Expenditures” bucket — a catch-all category that balloons to $2.103 billion in the proposed plan, up from $1.984 billion adopted for FY 2026.
- Loudoun County Taxpayers Foot $85.8 Million Bill for Attainable Housing Push in FY27 Budget
The FY27 proposal includes $10.5 million for a loan program expected to fund 100 units and $4.5 million for the attainable housing fund targeting 110 units. In a move that diverts revenue from smokers, the board has committed a penny of cigarette tax revenue starting in FY2027 specifically for down payment and closing cost assistance.
- Virginia Distilleries Champion HB 934 for Economic Freedom and Small Business Growth
Kutnow, speaking directly to the economic realities facing Virginia’s distilling industry, explained that HB 934 authorizes the ABC Authority to oversee on-premise sales of alcoholic beverages at distilleries. Under current rules, distilleries operate at a severe disadvantage compared to wineries and breweries, which share similar agricultural roots but enjoy broader opportunities for direct consu
- New Father Challenges Loudoun County’s Risky Plan for Maintenance Facility Near Playgrounds and Schools
The father, whose daughter is just two weeks old, articulated a heartfelt plea: ‘I believe this location is not befitting for the purpose that it is being intended for.’ He highlighted the potential hazards of a warehouse-like structure generating noise and traffic from heavy equipment in an area frequented by young families. The idea of
- HB 384: Championing Small Business Rights Against Outdated Virginia Liquor Laws
The root of this issue lies in Virginia’s unique state-controlled alcohol distribution system through the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. When a restaurant procures a barrel of spirits directly from a manufacturer, current law compels it to ship the barrel to ABC facilities rather than allowing it to remain on premises.
- 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.
- 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,
- Parents Rally Against Virginia’s Proposed Universal Free School Breakfast Bill Over Toxic School Lunch Concerns
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by Anne Donohue, oversees one of Virginia’s largest school districts.
- Virginia Families Reap Benefits as Gas Prices Plunge to Years-Low Levels and Grocery Costs Decline
The decline in fuel costs comes on the heels of policy shifts emphasizing domestic energy production. Crude oil prices have fallen to around $28 per barrel, contributing to cheaper gasoline at the pump.
- 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.
- Youngkin Delivers Results: Virginia Advances in Foster Care, Veterans’ Services, Broadband, Infrastructure, and Economy
In foster care and behavioral health, Youngkin’s Right Help Right Now initiative has driven significant reforms, overhauling systems to prioritize family stability and child safety.
- 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.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increased Payrolls of 8,600 in November; Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.5 Percent
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia added 8,600 nonfarm jobs in November, according to preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics survey. Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5 percent, 1.1 percentage points below the national rate.
- Loudoun County’s Small Businesses Suffocated by Democrat Red Tape and Data Center Boom
In Loudoun County, Virginia, where innovation should thrive, local entrepreneur Rob Batchelder is emblematic of the struggles faced by family-owned businesses under the weight of inconsistent Democratic policies.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Polyzent to Launch First Manufacturing Facility in Lynchburg
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Polyzent Trading, a Virginia-based startup specializing in the manufacturing of stretch film wrap used for industrial palletizing and shipping, will invest $1.1 million to develop the company’s first manufacturing site in Lynchburg. At full capacity, the facility will create 20 new jobs across manufacturing, marketing, and management positions.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Tax Rebates for Virginia Taxpayers
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates of up to $200 this fall if they filed individually, and up to $400 if they filed jointly.
- 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.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Highlights Strong Growth in Virginia Job Openings and Hiring
Today, Governor Youngkin announced that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) May 2025 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reports a sharp increase in job openings and hires.
- 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.