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- Subramanyam Voting Record Raises Questions on Federal Worker Protections
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has drawn attention for his positions on key issues affecting constituents in Virginia's 10th District.
- A key power plant failed on emergency morning. PJM still hasn't said which one.
PJM told the Energy Department on Sept. 17 that 'a critical generation facility' serving the BGE, Pepco and Dominion zones had unexpectedly gone offline.
- More Eyes, Not Fewer: The Conservative Case for Welcoming Neutral Observers
Under Virginia law, electoral boards and registrars decide who may observe, including DOJ monitors.
- Poll Watchers Are a Right, Not a Favor: What Party Representatives May See and Hear
Virginia law lets party and candidate representatives inside polling places with written consent.
- No More Challenges at the Polling Place: What H.B. 640 Changed and the Case Against It
A 2026 law bars anyone from challenging a voter's qualifications at the polling place.
- Preparing for Interference Elsewhere: A Skeptical Read of Richmond's Election Bulletin
State officials told local registrars to prepare for federal interference, citing news reports from other states.
- 'No history of violence': the parole board's reasons versus the records
Spanberger's parole board justified August releases with boilerplate phrases.
- Descano wouldn't name the cases, so Congress subpoenaed them
Descano told Congress his immigration policy was narrow, then refused to show which cases it touched.
- AnderCorp Funds Parham Campaign Amid Local Virginia Politics
AnderCorp recently contributed $2,500 to the Friends of Samuel Parham 2022 committee on August 20, 2026.
- Virginia Real Estate Company Funds Petersburg Mayor Parham
Aguilar and Tram Properties LLC contributed $5,000 to Friends of Samuel Parham 2022 on August 12, 2026.
- Virginia Democrats Direct Funds to LGBT Caucus
The Democratic Party of Virginia made a $2,500 donation to the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia.
- Loudoun Secrecy on Union Votes Undermines Taxpayer Trust
School board scrutiny of private LEA ratification exposes gaps in public accountability for collective bargaining affecting Loudoun families.
- Charlottesville City School Board School Board Member Condemns City Budget Mismanagement
She described the handling of funds as disgraceful in statements shared widely in the community.
- Virginia Tech Donor Fuels Democratic Efforts with Latest Contribution
Sumeet Shrivastava of Chantilly Virginia made a $5,000 donation to ActBlue Virginia on August 20 2026.
- Fairfax County Public Schools tells registrars to destroy student identification documents
Fairfax County Public Schools has issued new guidelines to school registrars.
- Casino Donation Fuels Virginia Democrat PAC Backing Future Candidates
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- 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.
- Spanberger Silently Undermines Protections for Female Athletes
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has quietly withdrawn proposed regulations that would have barred biological males from competing in girls' sports and accessing female-only facilities such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
- CCA Draft Cannabis Fees and Lotteries Demand Hard Public Scrutiny Before 2027
Retail caps, impact-license discounts and 18-month operational clocks will decide whether the market is fair — or captured.
- Sheriff Defends Law Enforcement Integrity Against Political Misinformation
Loudoun County is governed by a nine-member Board of Supervisors that includes Chair At-Large Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Michael Turner of the Ashburn District, Juli Briskman of the Algonkian District, Sylvia Glass of the Broad Run District, Caleb Kershner of the Catoctin District, Matthew Letourneau of the Dulles District, Kristen Umstattd of the Leesburg District, Laura TeKrony of the Little River District, and Koran Saines of the Sterling District.
- Jones Puts DHS on Notice Over Alleged Misuse of Virginia Voter Lookup Tools
Accountability focus: written confirmation, access logs and whether federal screening violated Election Code privacy limits.
- Arlington Ends Flock Contract After Residents Force Transparency Fight
Forty-one county cameras face removal and nonessential data deletion after a closed-session vote went public.
- Felony Voting Guidance Narrows Bars After Court Says State Lagged Egregiously
Only murder and manslaughter remain disqualifying for nonincarcerated Virginians days before early voting opens.
- Jason Miyares asks Virginia prosecutor to quit for failing to prosecute “heinous” crimes
Jason Miyares (a Republican from Virginia) called for Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano’s resignation, accusing the office of numerous cases and giving out lenient deals.
