Shenandoah Valley
- 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.
- Democrats’ Brazen Power Grab in Virginia Exposed: Jeffries Vows to Override Voters and Courts to Install 10-1 Gerrymander
In a stunning display of partisan desperation, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has openly declared war on fair elections in Virginia, promising to ram through a heavily gerrymandered congressional map that would effectively silence Republican voices in the Commonwealth. Speaking at the Center for American Progress, Jeffries lambasted the Virginia Supreme Court’s recent ruling that
- Working-Class Virginian Begs Supervisors to Reject Massive Property Tax Spike Amid Economic Strain
Jenkins, who works six days a week and faithfully tithes at his church, revealed he had just 75 cents in his bank account at the time of his remarks. ‘I do everything I’m supposed to do,’ he stated, emphasizing his commitment to paying taxes and upholding family responsibilities. Despite his efforts, the family’s current home
- Confederate Monuments’ Uncertain Future
Stonewall Jackson’s monument, in Richmond’s Capitol Square. It is likely to be removed.
- Virginians Rally to Defend Fair Redistricting Against Democrat Power Grab on Election Day
In 2020, Virginia voters approved two constitutional amendments with 65.69 percent support to remove redistricting power from politicians and place it in the hands of a bipartisan, independent commission. Every county in the state voted yes except Arlington, reflecting a clear mandate for fairness and transparency in drawing district lines for congressional and state legislative
- 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
- HB 384: Championing Small Business Rights Against Outdated Virginia Liquor Laws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.
- Youngkin Blasts Spanberger for “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander
Youngkin making a point. Image credit: The Roanoke Star by Scott Dreyer Former Gov.
- Republicans Rally Against Democratic Bid to Override Voter-Approved Redistricting in Virginia Senate
Senator Christopher Head, a Republican representing parts of Fairfax and surrounding areas, took to the floor to lambast the proposal. He highlighted the irony of Democrats claiming to preserve democracy while seeking to redraw district lines in a manner that would ensure electoral outcomes favor one party.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $6.1 Million in Grant Funds to Protect Civil War Battlefield Lands
The grants will be distributed by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources through the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund and will help protect more than 420 acres of battlefield lands across Virginia. RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $6.1 million in grant funds will be allocated to protect 423 acres of battlefield
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Shenandoah Valley’s Data Science, Computing, and Applications Lab School
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the opening of the Shenandoah Valley Rural Regional College Partnership Lab School for Data Science, Computing, and Applications at a commemorative ribbon-cutting at Dowell J. Howard High School in Winchester, Virginia.