Inclusion
- Virginia’s Massive Surplus Exposes Over-Taxation as State Hoards Millions in Reserves
On July 15, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a plan to roll $585.5 million from a massive state surplus into the Fiscal Year 2027 starting balances. Virginia closed out Fiscal Year 2026 with a staggering $936.3 million general fund surplus, driven by relentless revenue collections from citizens across the commonwealth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Virginia Taxpayers on the Hook for $10 Million Expansion of Renamed Special Education Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are facing another significant budget expansion as state officials push forward a massive $10.0 million funding increase for the fiscal year 2027 education budget. The general fund appropriation specifically targets the newly rebranded Support for Students with Intense Support Needs Application, formerly known as the Special Education Regional Tuition program.
- Fairfax County Taxpayers Bear the Burden of Massive Public Union Contracts and Bureaucratic Pay Raises
Fairfax County residents are facing another expensive year as local government spending continues to balloon to accommodate massive compensation increases for public employees. The latest budget proposal allocates over one billion dollars to personnel services, driven heavily by new collective bargaining agreements and across-the-board pay raises.
- Dominion Energy Contributes $1.05 Million to Virginia PAC Amid Broader Political Spending
Dominion Energy Inc. contributed $1,050,000 to its own Virginia Political Action Committee on July 20, 2026. This transfer forms part of the company’s larger political involvement in the state, where total contributions reached over $5.2 million in 2026 according to campaign finance records.
- Parental Rights Demand Full Transparency in Loudoun County Classrooms
Parental Involvement Remains Essential Parents have expressed strong concerns about limited information reaching them regarding their children’s educational experiences. This lack of transparency can leave families unable to support students effectively in inclusive settings.
- Fairfax County Pushes Automatic Advanced Course Enrollment Amid Equity Push
The recommendation calls for automatic enrollment of middle and high school students who demonstrate potential for success in advanced classes. A parental opt-out option would remain available to families.
- FCPS Monitoring Shortfalls Threaten Student Safety
Core Elements of Enhanced Monitoring The outlined recommendations include keyword search monitoring as a foundational tool for detecting risky activity. Google Suite monitoring stands out as another critical component that has not been fully realized.
- Loudoun County Explores Phased Year-Round School Shift
The plan outlines a complete shift for the 2029-30 school year to a schedule similar to the 45-15 year-round model. That full model would feature a late July start and mid-June end with three-week breaks in fall, winter, and spring while maintaining only federal holidays.
- Healthcare Law Firm Donates $10,000 to Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
Hancock Daniel & Johnson PC, a Glen Allen-based law firm specializing in healthcare law with more than 50 attorneys, made a $10,000 donation to the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus on May 28, 2026. The contribution supports the caucus, which consists of Black members of the Virginia General Assembly and focuses on issues affecting underrepresented groups
- 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.
- Spanberger’s Brazen Hypocrisy: Firing Virginia Tech’s Beloved Rector Exposes Democrat ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Governance
RICHMOND, Va. — In a move that reeks of political retribution and outright hypocrisy, Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has abruptly fired John G. Rocovich, the longtime rector of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors, without offering any specific public explanation.
- Supervisor Pat Harrity Calls for Workforce Support for Autistic Adults in Fairfax County
Harrity highlighted the need for programs and other resources that can help autistic individuals succeed in employment settings. He pointed to ongoing research that continues to shape better approaches to adult services across the community.
- The RPV Eats Its Own, Part II — The Specifics
In my previous letter, “The RPV Eats Its Own, Part I — The General,” I raised broader concerns about the direction of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) and an emerging pattern of state-level interference in local party matters. That concern was not about personalities, but about principles: grassroots participation, local autonomy, and transparent process.