University of Virginia
- Virginia Taxpayers Burdened with Sweeping State Employee Raises in New Biennium Budget
The newly finalized Virginia budget for the 2026-2028 biennium places a massive financial burden on hardworking taxpayers to fund sweeping salary increases for government workers. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently signed off on a spending plan that mandates a 3.5 percent annual salary increase for state employees and state-supported local employees across the board.
- Get the Flock out!
Harrisonburg City Council unanimously voted this week to terminate the city’s Flock Safety contract. The city will cover the surveillance cameras with trash bags until the company removes them and consider an ordinance prohibiting other mass-surveillance companies from signing contracts in Harrisonburg.
- Wealthy Donor Sonjia Smith Contributes $5,000 to Albemarle County Democratic Committee
Sonjia Smith, a resident of the Charlottesville area in Albemarle County, Virginia, made a $5,000 donation to the Albemarle County Democratic Committee on April 29, 2026. This contribution adds to her established history of financial support for Democratic candidates and party organizations throughout the state.
- 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.
- Albemarle County Democrat Committee Receives $5,000 from Prominent Local Donor Sonjia Smith
Sonjia Smith, an Albemarle County resident, contributed $5,000 to the Albemarle County Democratic Committee on April 29, 2026. The donation supports Democratic efforts for a Virginia candidate.
- Richmond Attorney Thomas McCandlish Donates $2,500 to Democratic-Aligned Committee in Virginia
Thomas McCandlish, a founding member and chairman emeritus of the McCandlish Holton law firm in Richmond, Virginia, recently contributed $2,500 through ActBlue Virginia to Virginians for Fair Elections on April 10, 2026. This donation adds to his record of political giving in the state, including additional contributions of $1,000 to the Spanberger Inaugural Committee 2026
- Spanberger’s Brazen Hypocrisy: Firing Virginia Tech’s Beloved Rector Exposes Democrat ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Governance
RICHMOND, Va. — In a move that reeks of political retribution and outright hypocrisy, Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has abruptly fired John G. Rocovich, the longtime rector of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors, without offering any specific public explanation.
- Virginia Legislature Champions Religious Liberty with Passage of HB131 Mandating Accommodations at Public Colleges
RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly has delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom by passing House Bill 131, a measure that compels public institutions of higher education to offer reasonable accommodations for the religious beliefs and practices of individual students. Enrolled on March 6, 2026, and signed by both the Speaker of the House
- University of Virginia Dissolves DEI Office
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors has passed a resolution dissolving its Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships and ordering an audit of university policies and programs to ensure they are in compliance with the Equal Protection Clause of U.S. Constitution.