Legislation
- Virginia House Bill 137 Seeks to Honor Military Service with Expanded Tax Relief, Stalls in Appropriations
RICHMOND, Va. – Legislation aimed at providing greater tax relief to Virginia’s military veterans and their families advanced through the House Finance Committee with overwhelming support but met its end in the Appropriations Committee during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- Virginia Beach Referendum about Local Election System on Ballot
Virginia Beach voters are expected to decide on November whether or not they want to change the system for electing local officials.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Push for Comprehensive Electric Utility Infrastructure Review
RICHMOND, Va. – As Virginia continues to lead the nation in data center development and faces mounting pressure on its electric grid, House Bill 114 has cleared significant hurdles in the General Assembly, positioning it for potential passage this session.
- Virginia Democrats Win the Vote of Felons with Constitutional Amendment
The proposed amendment would grant automatic voting rights to ex-criminals.
- Report Exposes Arlington County's Sanctuary Policies Shielding Criminal Aliens
A new interim staff report from the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement reveals the extent of Arlington County's sanctuary policies and their impact on federal immigration enforcement.
- Virginia Democrats Push Bill to Release Thousands of Violent Offenders
Virginia lawmakers in the Democratic majority have introduced legislation that would result in the immediate release of more than 2,500 inmates classified as violent offenders.
- Republican-Led Effort to Extend Early Intervention Services for Virginia’s Disabled Children Stalls in Appropriations Committee
In a move reflecting Republican priorities on family support and early childhood development, Delegate Jason Ballard introduced House Bill 103 during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- Virginia Senate Pushes Forward HB835 Shielding Candidates’ Addresses, Republicans Voice Strong Opposition on Transparency Grounds
RICHMOND, VA – As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 835, focused on address confidentiality for candidates and elected officials, has advanced through key stages in both chambers, drawing pointed opposition from Republican delegates who prioritize election transparency and voter verification rights.
- Virginia Bill Ends Arbitrary Caps on Homeownership Aid for Local Heroes
House Bill 164 advances to scrap outdated $25,000 limits on locality grants helping teachers, deputies and other public employees buy homes and put down roots in their communities.
- HB 702 Buyback Mandate Undermines Virginia Gun Rights and Local Freedom
House Bill 702’s push for directed firearm buyback programs draws strong conservative opposition as an ineffective and costly threat to Second Amendment protections in the Commonwealth.
- 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.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- House Bill 105 Seeks to Honor Virginia’s Bicentennial Farms and Family Legacies
RICHMOND, Va. – In a move to celebrate Virginia’s deep-rooted agricultural heritage, Delegate Jason Ballard has introduced House Bill 105 in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House of Delegates.
- Virginia HB11 Advances Flexible Options for Emergency Mental Health Custody Transports
RICHMOND — House Bill 11, sponsored by Delegate Joseph McNamara of the 40th District, seeks to introduce practical flexibility into Virginia’s emergency custody procedures for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
- 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.
- Virginia Democrats Push $714 Million State Employee Pay Raise Funded by New Taxes
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the massive budget for the upcoming 2026-2028 biennium, fiscal conservatives are raising urgent alarms over a reckless expansion in permanent state spending. Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed to a 3.5 percent across-the-board pay bump for state employees, which will cost hardworking taxpayers an estimated $714 million.
- Virginia Mother Urges Action to Shield Families from Nitrous Oxide Risks in Local Shops
Health Impacts of Legal Nitrous Oxide The substance affects critical body systems including the legs and lungs as described in the detailed account presented to lawmakers. Medical professionals have outlined the mechanism by which nitrous oxide enters and exits the body leading to lasting damage.
- Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive Burden as State Approves $117.6 Million for School Bonuses
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for another massive expenditure as the state government pushes forward with a costly education budget. Lawmakers have approved an astonishing $117.6 million appropriation to cover the state’s share of a one-time $1,500 bonus for instructional and support positions.
- Loudoun Families Face Sky-High Towers as Democratic Leaders Fail to Protect Neighborhoods
Loudoun County residents continue to confront the harsh reality of massive high-voltage transmission lines planned through residential areas to support the explosive growth of data centers in Northern Virginia. Dominion Energy’s projects, including segments of the Loudoun Reliability Loop connecting substations near Ashburn, involve towers reaching 185 feet in height that would cut near homes,
- Senator Bill Stanley Leads Charge Against Gas Station Heroin Sales
Addressing the Threat of Gas Station Heroin Gas station heroin represents a growing concern that requires immediate legislative attention in Virginia. Retail outlets selling these products pose risks to individuals and families throughout the state.
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Fund $20 Million Bureaucratic Expansion for Public Sector Unions
Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive Bill for New Union Bureaucracies The state budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a staggering $20 million allocation designed exclusively to fund the start-up costs for public sector collective bargaining. This massive expenditure will finance the creation of entirely new government entities, including the Public Employee Relations Board and the Virginia
- Fairfax County Proposes Massive $49.1 Million Personnel Spending Increase Despite Taxpayer Concerns
Fairfax County taxpayers are facing another significant financial burden as the local government proposes massive increases in personnel spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 projects total personnel services to reach an astonishing $1,187,237,671.
- 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 Taxpayers Face Millions in New Costs as 2027 and 2028 Home Care Wage Mandates Expand State Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for a massive expansion of state spending following the recent approval of aggressive wage increases for home care workers scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently finalized a series of controversial budget amendments that not only mandate artificially higher pay but also allocate millions of taxpayer dollars to establish
- 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.
- Virginia’s $400 Million Blank Check: How Flexible School Funding Threatens Fiscal Responsibility
Virginia lawmakers have allocated a staggering $400.4 million from the general fund as a one-time flexible payment to local school divisions across the commonwealth. This massive expenditure, tucked into the latest state budget amendments, comes with the promise of addressing local educational needs without requiring a direct financial match from localities.
- Virginia Court Halts Spanberger’s AR-15 Ban, Delivering a Major Victory to Gun Owning Owners
Virginia gun owners won their first big courtroom victory on June 26 when a judge in the Lancaster County Circuit Court granted an interim injunction against Governor. Abigail Spanberger’s sweeping ban of the sale and transfer AR-15s.
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Bankroll Millions for New Recreational Marijuana Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are now heavily burdened with millions of dollars in new spending to establish a recreational marijuana marketplace under the newly approved state budget for the 2026-2028 biennium. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently announced a highly controversial compromise to launch recreational retail sales by July 1, 2027, ending years of legislative gridlock.
- Virginia Allocates $116.3 Million for School Bonuses Amid Growing Budget Concerns
The state of Virginia is preparing to distribute a staggering $116.3 million in taxpayer funds to cover a one-time bonus payment for public school employees. This substantial financial commitment targets funded Standards of Quality instructional and support positions across the commonwealth.
- Everytown Gun Control PAC Sends $10,000 to Virginia Democrats
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund delivered a $10,000 donation to the Democratic Party of Virginia on July 24, 2026. The contribution supports the party and its candidates in state races.
- Virginia’s $148.4 Million Special Education Budget Hike Raises Fiscal Alarms
Virginia lawmakers are currently debating a massive $148.4 million allocation drawn directly from the General Fund for the 2026-2028 biennium. This staggering sum is specifically earmarked for special education students under the Direct Aid to Public Education umbrella.
- Runaway Education Spending: The $98.4 Million Question in Virginia’s Budget
The Virginia state budget now includes a massive $98.4 million one-time supplement to the At-Risk Add-On program for public school divisions across the Commonwealth. This massive injection of taxpayer dollars is earmarked for local operating or capital needs while a legislative subcommittee continues to evaluate ongoing funding requirements.
- Virginia Budget Hides $400.4 Million in Flexible Slush Funds for Local Schools
The Virginia budget for fiscal year 2027 contains a massive expenditure that should raise immediate red flags for fiscal conservatives and taxpayers across the commonwealth. Lawmakers have approved a staggering $400.4 million allocation designated merely as a one-time flexible payment supplement for local school divisions.
- Virginia Finalizes Biennium Budget with Substantial Pay Increases Amid Local Fiscal Concerns
The State of Virginia has finalized its sweeping legislative budget for the upcoming fiscal years, introducing substantial financial commitments to public education and state workers. For the 2027 and 2028 fiscal biennium, the budget mandates a substantial four percent salary increase for teachers and school support staff in each year.
- Sports Betting Alliance Contributes $100,000 to Virginia Democratic PAC
The Sports Betting Alliance made a $100,000 donation on July 16, 2026, to United for Virginia’s Future PAC, a committee established by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to recruit and support Democratic candidates across the Commonwealth. This contribution adds to the alliance’s prior $500,000 donation to Spanberger’s gubernatorial campaign in August 2025.
- Virginia Democrats Allocate $1 Billion in State Funds to Replace Federal Entitlement Spending
The state of Virginia is fundamentally shifting its fiscal strategy by allocating a massive $1 billion contingency reserve to backfill reductions in federal entitlement programs. This aggressive maneuver marks a stark departure from the recent era of multi-billion-dollar surpluses and broad tax cuts previously enjoyed by Commonwealth residents.
- Hidden Mandates: Virginia Taxpayers Foot the Bill for $11.1 Million in Concealed Central Appropriations
A staggering $11,125,212 allocation tucked away in the Virginia state budget under the vague category of “Central Appropriations” is raising serious alarm bells among fiscal conservatives. The massive expenditure, slated exclusively for the 2028 fiscal year, is explicitly designated to fund the controversial provisions of House Bill 5 from the 2026 General Assembly.
- Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association PAC Makes $25,000 Donation to House Speaker Don Scott
The Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee contributed $25,000 to Don Scott on July 9, 2026. The payment went to the recipient at 355 Crawford Street in Portsmouth, Virginia, in support of a Virginia candidate or political committee.
- Virginia Lawmakers Push Costly Bureaucratic Expansion with New Marijuana Marketplace Budget
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive bureaucratic expansion as state lawmakers push forward with a costly framework for a legal recreational marijuana marketplace. The newly amended budget reveals a staggering funding increase to establish retail sales by July 2027, raising serious concerns about government waste, fraud, and overspending.
- Virginia FY2027 Budget Pushes $25 Million into New Housing Bureaucracy
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget, taxpayers are facing the financial burden of yet another newly created government entity. The proposed budget allocates a staggering $25 million to capitalize the brand-new Virginia Housing Revolving Loan Fund.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $50,000 to Friends of Russet Perry
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee tied to the nonprofit Clean Virginia, made a $50,000 donation on June 26, 2026, to Friends of Russet Perry, the campaign committee for Virginia State Senator Russet Perry. This contribution adds to the organization’s extensive record of financial support for candidates in Virginia elections.
- Las Vegas Casino MGM Resorts International Contributes to Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko
MGM Resorts International made a donation of $2,500 on January 20, 2026, to Friends of Jennifer Boysko, the campaign committee for Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko. Boysko serves as a Democrat representing Senate District 38 in the Virginia General Assembly, a position she has held since 2019 after earlier service in the House of Delegates.
- Abigail Spanberger Pushes for New Agency to Regulate Virginia Cannabis Market
Lawmakers have considered legislation to resolve these issues. The proposed measures would establish a new state agency dedicated to oversight.
- Senator McDougle Highlights Legislative Deception in Virginia Policy Debates
The discussion focused on hidden financial impacts that new policies may impose on everyday citizens across the state. Senator McDougle explained that such measures often carry costs not immediately apparent to families when decisions are made.
- Autism and Vulnerability in Virginia Medicaid
By James C. Sherlock Virginia does not do enough to stop Medicaid fraud.
- Steve Descano and Stacey Kincaid Fairfax Sanctuary Policies Lead to Tragic Consequences for Fairfax Virginia Residents
Jason Miyares described a clear pattern where criminal offenders are released back into communities despite ICE detainers. He pointed to specific cases that illustrate the dangers.
- Assembly and Spanberger made zero progress on Virginia energy challenges
By Steve Haner, The General Assembly’s order to purchase power instead of real power generation The Jefferson Forum’s June commentary outlines the energy challenges that Virginia faces in advance of the 2025 elections. Virginia is still lagging behind in the work of the 2026 Energy Legislation, despite the fact that the General Assembly and Abigail
- New Requirements for Handgun Storage in Unattended Vehicles
The Virginia General Assembly has enacted House Bill 110, which introduces specific requirements for the storage of handguns left in unattended motor vehicles. Signed by the Governor on April 13, 2026, the legislation becomes law effective July 1, 2026, as Chapter 560 of the Acts of Assembly.
- Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Data Sources for Canceling Voter Registrations
The 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly saw the approval of House Bill 111, a piece of legislation that imposes new restrictions on the cancellation of voter registrations by general registrars throughout the state. Introduced by Delegate Amy Laufer, this bill amends section 24.2-427 of the Code of Virginia to specify the limited circumstances