Virginia Senate
- Lowe's $5,000 Donation Bolsters Virginia Retail PAC Amid Mixed Political Giving
Lowe's Companies directed a $5,000 contribution to the Virginia Retail Federation Political Action Committee on September 8, 2026.
- Cox Communications Backs Virginia Political Action Committee Funding Diverse Slate
Cox Communications Inc made a donation of five thousand dollars on June 10 2026 to the Hampton Roads Business Roundtable PAC.
- 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.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- Law Firm Williams Mullen Clark & Dobbins Backs Spanberger PAC with $10,000 Donation
Williams Mullen Clark & Dobbins donated $10,000 to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on August 3, 2026. The contribution supports the Democratic leadership PAC founded by Abigail Spanberger.
- 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 Beach Auto Executive Stephen Snyder Contributes to City Council Incumbent
Stephen Snyder, president of Checkered Flag Motor Car Company in Virginia Beach, recently contributed $2,500 to the campaign committee of Amelia Ross-Hammond for Virginia Beach City Council. The donation occurred on June 30, 2026.
- Virginia Allocates $1.25 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Study K-12 Education Spending
The Virginia legislature has finalized a state budget that includes a massive $1.25 million allocation aimed at reviewing the public education funding formula. This significant expenditure will fund the Joint Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education Funding over the upcoming biennium.
- 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.
- Virginia’s $305.4 Million Surplus Demands Immediate Tax Relief and Spending Cuts
As the Commonwealth of Virginia prepares for the upcoming fiscal years, the latest budget proposal reveals a massive unexpended general fund balance of $305.4 million projected at the close of the FY2027-2028 biennium. This substantial surplus highlights the persistent reality that state government continues to collect far more taxpayer money than it actually needs to
- Virginia Taxpayers Face Record Education Bill as State Spends Billions Despite Declining Enrollment
The state of Virginia has officially enacted a budget that includes a staggering two billion dollars in new public education funding. This record-breaking allocation represents the largest single investment in public education in the history of the commonwealth, placing an immense long-term burden on hardworking taxpayers.
- Virginia Lawmakers Allocate $1 Billion to Backfill Federal Healthcare Cuts, Sparking Overspending Concerns
As the federal government finally takes steps to rein in out-of-control spending, Virginia lawmakers are moving aggressively to shift those financial burdens directly onto state taxpayers. Legislators are currently advancing a budget proposal that allocates a staggering $1 billion in reserves for contingency funding to respond to federal funding reductions.
- 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
- Historic Virginia Education Budget Raises Red Flags for Fiscal Conservatives and Taxpayers
The newly proposed Virginia state budget introduces a staggering financial commitment to public education, raising serious concerns for fiscal conservatives focused on protecting taxpayer dollars. Lawmakers have approved a sweeping plan that includes a 4% salary increase for teachers and school support staff in both fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
- Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive K-12 Spending Hike With $98.4 Million Budget Supplement
The proposed Virginia budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a $98.4 million one-time supplement to the At-Risk Add-On program for public school divisions. This large allocation would give local districts broad flexibility to address operating or capital needs throughout the coming biennium with minimal state oversight.
- Taxpayers on the Hook for Massive $115.3 Million James Madison University Expansion
Virginia taxpayers are facing a massive financial burden as the upcoming FY2027 state budget includes a staggering $115.3 million allocation for a single building expansion at James Madison University. This nine-figure appropriation from the General Fund is earmarked for the College of Health and Behavioral Studies, representing a significant capital expenditure during a time of
- 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 Allocates $116.3 Million for School Bonuses Amid Growing Budget Concerns
The state of Virginia is preparing to distribute a staggering $116.3 million in taxpayer funds to cover a one-time bonus payment for public school employees. This substantial financial commitment targets funded Standards of Quality instructional and support positions across the commonwealth.
- Virginia Banks $585.5 Million Surplus for Fiscal Year 2027 Amid Calls for Taxpayer Relief
The state of Virginia recently announced a staggering $936.3 million general fund surplus for Fiscal Year 2026, driven by an aggressive 6.7 percent growth in state revenues. This massive influx represents a $2.09 billion increase over the previous fiscal year, highlighting just how heavily state government is taxing its citizens.
- Virginia Senate Hears Urgent Call to Safeguard Children from Nitrous Oxide
The Heart of the Testimony The speaker posed powerful questions about the consequences of nitrous oxide exposure. She asked listeners to consider what would happen if someone lost everything due to the substance.
- Everytown Gun Control PAC Sends $10,000 to Virginia Democrats
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund delivered a $10,000 donation to the Democratic Party of Virginia on July 24, 2026. The contribution supports the party and its candidates in state races.
- Virginia Budget Conceals Millions in Spending Under Generic Program Names
Virginia taxpayers are facing massive state expenditures hidden behind vaguely named programs that make financial oversight nearly impossible. The recent state budget allocates a staggering $72.5 million over the biennium for community violence intervention programs.
- Virginia’s $148.4 Million Special Education Budget Hike Raises Fiscal Alarms
Virginia lawmakers are currently debating a massive $148.4 million allocation drawn directly from the General Fund for the 2026-2028 biennium. This staggering sum is specifically earmarked for special education students under the Direct Aid to Public Education umbrella.
- Historic $2 Billion Education Spending Sparks Conservative Concerns Over Government Bloat in Virginia
The newly proposed Virginia biennium budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 introduces a staggering level of state spending that has raised significant concerns among fiscal conservatives. At the center of this financial blueprint is a historic two billion dollar allocation in new public education funding, marking the largest single investment of its kind in
- Fiscal Restraint Needed as Virginia Allocates $30 Million for Local Business Site Development
As Virginia lawmakers finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget, a renewed focus on economic development spending has sparked discussions among fiscal conservatives regarding the proper use of taxpayer dollars. The budget includes an additional $10 million General Fund allocation for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program, bringing the total first-year funding to $30 million.
- 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.
- Virginia’s New Data Center Tax: A Billion-Dollar Excuse for Government Expansion
Virginia lawmakers have officially adopted a first-of-its-kind statewide energy consumption tax on data centers, sparking concerns among fiscal conservatives about government overreach and unchecked spending. The new levy imposes a $0.011 per kilowatt-hour charge on all electricity consumed by these facilities, which is projected to generate up to $600 million annually for state coffers.
- 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.
- Transurban USA Inc. Backs Virginia Democratic Fund with $10,000 Donation
Transurban USA Inc., the operator of several toll express lanes across Northern Virginia, contributed $10,000 to the Commonwealth Victory Fund on July 21, 2026. The fund serves as a joint committee supporting Democratic candidates in Virginia House and Senate races.
- Bon Air Facility Overhaul Essential to Restore Order in Juvenile Corrections
Infrastructure Upgrades Target Core Deficiencies Plans call for expanding capacity at the Bon Air campus while enhancing overall conditions to support better operations. The Oakridge facility is slated for renovation to serve as a dedicated 40-bed standalone site focused on vocational work programs.
- Virginia Budget Explodes with $17.6 Million Handout for Universal School Breakfasts
Virginia taxpayers are currently facing a significant financial burden as the state budget allocates a staggering $17.6 million to increase school breakfast reimbursement rates. This massive funding initiative, slated for the upcoming FY2027-FY2028 fiscal biennium, aims to push more school divisions into the controversial federal Community Eligibility Provision.
- Meridian Waste Acquisitions Contributes $10,000 to Joe Morrissey Virginia Senate Candidate
Meridian Waste Acquisitions made a $10,000 donation on May 20, 2022, to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee. The contribution came from the waste management company operating across multiple states including Virginia.
- 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.
- Las Vegas Casino MGM Resorts Donates to Virginia Democrat Jennifer Boysko
MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas-based gaming company, contributed $2,500 to Friends of Jennifer Boysko on January 20, 2026. Boysko serves as a Democrat in the Virginia State Senate representing the 38th District, which covers parts of Fairfax County.
- Amazon Contributes $25,000 to Senate Democratic Caucus
Amazon.com Services, Inc. made a $25,000 donation on June 18, 2026, to the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus. The contribution supports the caucus efforts on behalf of Democratic candidates seeking seats in the Virginia Senate.
- 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.
- Clean Virginia Donates $10,000 to Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Campaign
Clean Virginia made a $10,000 donation on April 17, 2026, to Friends of Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, the campaign committee for the Virginia Senate candidate representing District 39. The contribution is part of broader support from the Clean Virginia Fund, which has provided a total of $20,000 to Bennett-Parker for Senate in the 2026 cycle according to
- Micron Technology Donates $25,000 to Democratic Party of Virginia
Micron Technology Inc. contributed $25,000 to the Democratic Party of Virginia on June 30, 2026. The donation supports Virginia candidates aligned with the Democratic Party.
- Virginia Booth Stands Out at State Fair for Lack of Presence and Locked Doors
At the America 250 Great American State Fair, Virginia distinguished itself among participating states by having its booth locked and unattended while others remained open to visitors. This observation highlights differences in how states approached their exhibits during the event celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- Senator McDougle Highlights Legislative Deception in Virginia Policy Debates
The discussion focused on hidden financial impacts that new policies may impose on everyday citizens across the state. Senator McDougle explained that such measures often carry costs not immediately apparent to families when decisions are made.
- Missouri-Based Gaming Firm Contributes $5,000 to Virginia Joe Morrissey Senate Campaign
Curo Group, LLC, a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, with interests in the gaming industry including casinos, lotteries and bingo, made a $5,000 cash contribution on January 11, 2022, to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee. The recipient committee supported Joseph Morrissey in his role as a Virginia state senator representing the 16th
- Newport News Attorney Leonard Bennett Makes Significant Contribution to Virginia Senate Campaign
Newport News attorney Leonard Bennett contributed $5,000 to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee on October 26, 2021. Bennett, who practices consumer protection law through Consumer Litigation Associates in Newport News, has a history of supporting political efforts in Virginia.
- Joe Morrissey Campaign Committee Allocates Over Eleven Thousand Dollars to Billboards
The Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee directed $11,889.00 to Lamar Companies on February 23, 2023. Lamar Companies operates from 700 South Lake Blvd in Richmond, Virginia, and specializes in outdoor advertising including billboards across the Richmond metropolitan area.
- Union PAC Contributes $7,500 to Morrissey Campaign in Virginia Senate Race
The Mid Atlantic Laborers Political Education Fund, a political action committee tied to the Laborers International Union of North America, contributed $7,500 to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee on April 18, 2022. This transaction represents one of several contributions from the fund to the committee supporting Joe Morrissey, who serves as a member
- Louise Lucas Challenges Spanberger on Virginia Budget and Data Center Policies
The debate centers on forecasts that underpin the state budget process. Officials must account for contributions from major industries including technology infrastructure projects.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.