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- Senate Bill 350 Amendment Strengthens Election Integrity and Supports Hardworking Poll Workers
Senator Rome's amendment to Senate Bill 350 enables earlier processing of absentee ballots to deliver timely results while protecting the integrity of Virginia elections.
- Senate Bill 169 Strengthens Election Integrity by Ending Last-Minute Signature Challenges
Virginia Senate measure sets clear deadlines for candidate challenges to protect voters and uphold orderly elections rooted in Fairfax County experience.
- Conservation Group Backs Virginia Felon Voting Measure
The League of Conservation Voters donated $25,000 on September 7, 2026, to Virginians for the Right to Vote, the committee supporting a state constitutional amendment to enshrine voting rights and automatically restore them for individuals who have completed felony sentences.
- Virginia National Organization for Women Contributes to Political Action Committee Supporting Democratic Candidates
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- It’s time to stop the government’s gag order on the church
A pastor in America can freely talk about heaven and hell, but if he applies Scripture to a political campaign, the IRS will investigate. This barrier was created by the Johnson Amendment.
- Senator Mark Peake Exposes Speed Camera Trap Burdening Virginia Citizens
The Financial Burden on Drivers The extra fee creates a barrier that many residents find difficult to overcome when seeking to defend their cases. Senator Mark Peake pointed out that this requirement applies even when the ticket involves speed or red light cameras.
- 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.
- Democrat in Virginia Beach Threats Against School Board Candidate Spark Police Investigation
A Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Member’s Facebook post prompted multiple candidates for school boards to file police reports. Local party leaders were forced to address their growing concerns about political violence against conservatives.
- HCA Healthcare PAC Sends $25,000 to Spanberger-Backed Virginia PAC
HCA for Good Government, the political action committee tied to the large hospital chain HCA Healthcare, made a $25,000 donation to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on July 22, 2026. This contribution supports efforts linked to former Representative Abigail Spanberger in Virginia.
- Virginia Democratic Senator’s Campaign Committee Donates $12,500 to Senate Democratic Caucus
The Senate Democratic Caucus, located at PO Box 842 in Richmond, Virginia, received a donation of $12,500 on January 12, 2026, from Friends of Jennifer Boysko, the campaign committee associated with Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko. Jennifer Boysko serves as the Democratic state senator representing Virginia’s 33rd Senate District, which includes areas around Herndon.
- Virginia Skill Games PAC Donates $5,000 to Democratic Senator Russet Perry
Virginia Operators For Skill, a political action committee backed by entities involved in skill games operations, contributed $5,000 to Friends of Russet Perry on May 18, 2026. Russet Perry serves as the Democratic senator representing Virginia’s 31st Senate District, which covers parts of Fauquier and Loudoun counties.
- 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.
- Ballooning Entitlements: Virginia Budget Adds $2.4 Billion to Medicaid as Taxpayers Foot the Bill
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for a massive financial hit as the upcoming fiscal year 2026 through 2028 biennium budget includes a staggering net $2.4 billion General Fund investment to fully fund Medicaid and CHIP forecasts. This massive spending increase highlights a rapidly expanding welfare state that continues to consume an ever-growing portion of the state’s
- Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association PAC Supports Senator Russet Perry with $3,000 Donation
The Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association PAC contributed $3,000 to Friends of Russet Perry on May 26, 2026. This donation comes from the political action committee representing Virginia’s beer distributors, a group focused on the interests of beverage wholesalers operating in the commonwealth.
- 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’s $1.94 Billion Data Center Giveaway: A Colossal Failure of Fiscal Restraint
The recently finalized Virginia budget reveals a staggering fiscal reality for hardworking taxpayers who are currently subsidizing the booming data center industry. While lawmakers publicly tout a newly implemented electricity consumption tax, they quietly retained a massive retail sales and use tax exemption for these technology giants through the year 2035.
- Senator Bill DeSteph Urges Deregulation to Bring High-Paying Jobs to Virginia
DeSteph pointed out that the current approach to regulation may be creating barriers for businesses seeking to establish operations in Virginia. The senator noted that a more balanced strategy focused on growth could reverse trends and bring opportunities for workers seeking salaries above $100,000 annually.
- Marijuana Company Donates $10,000 to Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola
Green Thumb Industries through its subsidiary Dharma Pharmaceuticals LLC contributed $10,000 to the Barbara Favola for State Senate committee on March 24 2026. The donation comes from a major multi-state cannabis operator that acquired Virginia-based Dharma Pharmaceuticals in 2021 for approximately $80 million.
- Republicans Must Fill the Ranks: Virginia’s Election Officer Shortage Puts Integrity at Risk
Across the Commonwealth of Virginia, a staffing crisis is unfolding in plain sight. County after county reports the same problem: too few election officers to properly staff the polls on Election Day.
- Favola Campaign Committee Transfers Funds to Arlington County Democratic Committee
Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola’s campaign committee made a $2,500 contribution to the Arlington County Democratic Committee on March 20, 2026. The payment went to the committee located at PO Box 7132 in Arlington, Virginia.
- Lobbyist Kevin Fay Contributes $2,500 to Barbara Favola Campaign
Kevin Fay, vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Arlington-based lobbying firm Alcalde & Fay, made a $2,500 contribution on June 12, 2026, to Favola for State Senate. The recipient committee supports Barbara Favola, the Democratic state senator representing Virginia’s 40th District, which covers most of Arlington County.
- Casino Operators for Skill PAC Contributes $2,500 to Jennifer Boysko
VA Operators for Skill made a donation of $2,500 on May 27, 2026, to Friends of Jennifer Boysko, the campaign committee for Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko. This contribution comes as part of the PAC’s ongoing support for candidates in Virginia races.
- 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.
- Massive $100 Million Expansion of Environmental Bureaucracy Inserted Into Virginia Budget
The Virginia state legislature has pushed through a massive spending increase for environmental oversight in the latest budget compromise. Under Item 471 #2c, lawmakers have allocated a staggering $100 million in Fiscal Year 2027 to expand environmental monitoring across the Commonwealth.
- 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.
- Russet Perry Senate Campaign Committee Makes $2,500 Payment to Legislative Aide Alison Trahan
A recent campaign finance filing shows that the Friends of Russet Perry committee issued a $2,500 payment on June 14, 2026, to Alison Trahan, who resides in Stafford, Virginia. The transaction is recorded as compensation to a Virginia candidate or political committee recipient.
- Jobs Promise Sparks Debate on Data Center Expansion in Virginia
He asked whether a promised 2,500 jobs are worth the construction of 40 more data centers. This query highlights the ongoing discussion surrounding economic benefits and potential strains on local resources.
- New York Donor Supports Democratic Rural GroundGame in Virginia
New York resident William Sussman contributed $3,000 on March 4, 2026, to Rural GroundGame, an organization focused on supporting Democratic campaigns in rural areas of Virginia. Rural GroundGame operates as a grassroots group that provides direct assistance to Democratic candidates, committees, and community leaders across the state, emphasizing outreach in regions that have historically received
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $10,000 to Favola Campaign
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee focused on opposing utility company influence in state politics, made a $10,000 donation to Favola for State Senate on April 17, 2026. The recipient is the campaign committee for Democratic State Senator Barbara Favola, who represents Virginia’s 31st Senate District covering portions of Arlington County.
- Illinois Attorney James Clayborne Donates to Virginia PAC Backing Democrats
James Clayborne, a Belleville, Illinois attorney and former Democratic state senator, contributed $2,500 to Defend Virginia PAC on May 18, 2026. The donation supports the political action committee’s activities for a Virginia candidate.
- Chicago Casino Executive Contributes $25,000 to Virginia Democrats PAC
Chicago-based casino magnate Neil Bluhm directed a $25,000 contribution on June 26, 2026, to Underground to Uplift PAC, a committee supporting a Virginia candidate. Bluhm serves as owner and partner at Rush Street Gaming, an Illinois firm with operations in the casino sector.
- Virginia Republican Elections Started, Go Vote
As Virginians head into the summer months, Republican voters have a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of the Commonwealth and the nation. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Republican Party of Virginia will hold its primary election to select the nominee who will challenge incumbent U.S.
- Possible Investigations of Louise Lucas and Lisa Lucas-Burke. Lucas Lodge, The Marijuana Outlet
by James C. Sherlock Louise Lucas, the president pro tempore for the Virginia state senate and a former editor of the Virginian Pilot, said in an interview published Sunday that she doesn’t yet know why federal agents raided her business.
- Scott Surovell’s job performance: How bad is it?
State Senator Scott Surovell by Joe Fitzgerald First, there was the plan to build a casino in Fairfax County despite objections from the local authorities. He knew more than the supervisors of the county.
- Virginia Republican Elections Start June 19th 2026
As Virginians head into the summer months, Republican voters have a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of the Commonwealth and the nation. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Republican Party of Virginia will hold its primary election to select the nominee who will challenge incumbent U.S.
- Peake Challenges District Elimination and Budget Secrecy on Senate Floor
His remarks focused on the lack of transparency that has characterized those talks. Peake called for greater openness to ensure all parties have access to relevant information.
- Senator Bryce Reeves Questions Officials on Data Center Investments
The discussion focused on data center initiatives potentially located in the southside region of Virginia. Reeves emphasized the need for a clear understanding of factors that could influence decisions on these investments.
- Fairfax Supervisor Dalia Palchik Slams Tysons Casino as Senator Vanity Project Amid Opposition
The supervisor’s remarks underscore the depth of local resistance to the casino proposal. Community members have expressed strong disapproval of the plan.
- Virginia Senate Advances SB 106 to Combat Gas Station Heroin Threat
Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids and has been linked to severe addiction and health risks when misused. In Virginia, it has increasingly appeared in convenience stores and gas stations marketed under various names, making it easily accessible to the public including young people.
- Virginia Legislature Advances Bill Strengthening Inmate Access to Legal Counsel in Local Jails
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia General Assembly has completed action on House Bill 126, a measure requiring the State Board of Local and Regional Jails to establish new standards ensuring inmates in local, regional, and community correctional facilities have proper access to legal counsel. The bill, now enrolled and awaiting the Governor’s consideration, represents a
- Senator Mark Peake Warns of Democrats’ Collective Bargaining Time Bomb Delayed Until After Elections
Peake, a steadfast conservative voice representing Virginians concerned about fiscal responsibility, pointed out the obvious ploy. ‘They’re trying to hide the bill’s impact,’ he declared, referring to the collective bargaining measure that has sparked widespread alarm among taxpayers. The delay pushes implementation beyond the next electoral cycle, allowing proponents to escape immediate backlash
- Virginia Enacts Law Requiring Prosecutors to Provide Copies of Discovery Materials to Defendants
In a significant development for Virginia’s criminal justice system, the General Assembly has passed and enacted House Bill 118, which establishes new requirements for the disclosure of discovery materials in criminal cases. This legislation, designated as Chapter 562 in the Acts of Assembly, mandates that prosecutors provide copies or allow the photographing of evidence to
- What Happens After the Virginia Rigged Maps Vote?
by Ali Ahmad A narrow majority of Virginians voted to disenfranchise rural Virginia between Friday, March 6th, and Tuesday, April 21st. This was part of an effort nationwide to elect Hakeem Jeffreys, the New York representative, as Speaker of the House in the coming year.
- FBI Raids of Senator Louise Lucas Expose Corruption at the Heart of Virginia Democrats’ Power Structure
Portsmouth, Virginia – In a stunning development that should shock no one familiar with the cozy relationships between powerful Democrats, big-government policies, and questionable business dealings, the FBI executed sweeping raids Wednesday on the office of Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas and at least ten other locations across the Commonwealth.
- Abigail Spanberger’s Rewrite Energy Bill Challenges Assembly and Dominion
By Steve Haner, The Impossible Dream is a sign that can be seen in London on the Whitehall doorway. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic Governor of New York State, has asked the General Assembly to return to the misguided policy of dictating a utility profit by law.
- Virginia Legislature Grapples with $1 Billion Budget Divide Impacting Fairfax County’s Fiscal Future
Fairfax County, home to over a million residents and a key driver of Virginia’s economy, stands to lose significantly if the more restrictive proposals prevail. The House budget, which has been adopted and includes robust funding for K-12 education, reflects a commitment to supporting local schools that educate hundreds of thousands of students.
- The Louise Lucas Dilemma in the Virginia Senate
by James C. Sherlock Real victims can be the result of scandals.
- Mark Warner’s Term Limit Pledge from 1996 Contradicted by Fourth Senate Run
In July 1996, Warner, then a political newcomer challenging incumbent Republican Senator John Warner, appeared on a local television broadcast. Speaking directly to voters, he stated unequivocally, ‘If I’m elected to the U.S.
- Virginia Democrats to Vote for Themselves 278% Pay Increase
by Scott Dreyer Recent days, the Democrat-led General Assembly voted to increase the salary of State Delegates and Senate to $50,000 per annum. Virginia has always had part-time lawmakers in its General Assembly.