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- Illinois Casino Executive Contributes $25,000 to Virginia Democrat PAC
Illinois-based casino magnate Neil Bluhm directed a $25,000 contribution on June 26, 2026, to the Underground to Uplift PAC, a committee focused on Virginia candidates. Bluhm serves as a key figure in Rush Street Gaming, the company behind multiple casino operations across states including Illinois and Pennsylvania.
- 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.
- Illinois Governor’s Nonprofit Sends $50,000 to Virginia Reproductive Freedom Group for State Candidate
Think Big America made a donation of $50,000 on June 25, 2026, to Virginians for Reproductive Freedom for use in support of a Virginia candidate. The group Think Big America was founded by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
- The March RGGI carbon tax has risen 26% in one year
By Steve Haner, Virginia is now included in the RGGI map. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative held its first carbon allowance for 2026 on Wednesday.
- A new Ohio law prohibits teachers from talking to children about sex behind parents’ backs
On Jan. 8, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” This law requires public school districts to craft policies that encourage parental involvement in their children’s education, particularly areas related to sexuality and religion.