Virginia Senate Democrats
- Virginia Democrats inject race into tourism
by Virginia Grace McKinnon Image credit: Grok The Virginia House of Delegates has just released the final of its 2026 budget. Democrats, who are buried in a war over data centers and have lifted marijuana restrictions as well as given themselves a 150% raise, also want to spend millions of dollars on DEI tourism.
- Kannan Srinivasan Repeals Model Addiction Recovery Program
Significant concerns are being raised regarding recent legislative moves in Virginia. Senate Bill 690, patroned by Senator Kannan Srinivasan, has effectively repealed the Model Addiction Recovery Program, a vital initiative implemented by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
- Democrats’ Gerrymandering Scheme in Virginia Exposed as Unconstitutional Power Grab
Sturtevant, representing a district that would be severely impacted by the proposed maps, accused Democrats of selling Virginians ‘a bill of goods.’ He detailed how the process began with a special session ostensibly about the budget but stretched over nearly two years to push through an unlawful constitutional amendment. ‘The governor wanted a map that
- Senator Mark Peake Champions Parental Rights in Abortion Debate Amid Virginia Law Disparity
Virginia Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
- Virginia Senate Highlights Mental Health Risks in Late-Term Abortion Debate
Senator Luther Cifers, argued passionately that mental health exceptions create a loophole that is difficult to regulate effectively. He pointed out that it is impossible for medical professionals to predict with certainty the mental health outcomes of either proceeding with an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term.
- Virginia Senate Erupts in Fiery Debate Over Born-Alive Protection Amendment
Senator Emily Jordan, a Republican, passionately argued for the amendment, emphasizing crystal clear protections for what she described as fundamental rights. She pointed to multiple references in the legislation underscoring the need to provide care for infants born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
- Virginia Senators Raise Alarms Over Democratic Push for Unlimited Late-Term Abortions Without Parental Consent
The discussion centered on HJ 1 and SJ 1, resolutions pushed by Democrats to enshrine expansive abortion rights in the Virginia Constitution.
- Abigail Spanberger is silent as Virginia Democrats vote to protect drug dealers over victims’ families
Richmond In an astonishing display of misplaced priority, Virginia Senate Democrats voted today unanimously against SB 746. This legislation would have held drug dealers responsible when their illicit acts directly led to the death another person.
- Potomac Politics Comes to the James River
The Democratic State Senate last week rejected nine of Governor Youngkin’s appointments to key governing boards in the state.
- Virginia High Schools Will Protect Female Athletes Against Radical Virginia Democrats
Virginia High School League, which initially voiced its opposition to President Trump by saying that boys would be allowed to participate in girls’ sports but then changed their tune.