Virginia Senate
- 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 Senate Bill 690, patroned by Senator Kannan Srinivasan, has effectively repealed the Model Addiction Recovery Program, a vital initiative implemented by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
- Senator Mark Peake Vows Fierce Fight Against Democrats Over Crushing Energy Costs in Virginia
Peake’s remarks come amid widespread frustration with Governor Abigail Spanberger’s decision to force Virginia back into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cap-and-trade scheme widely criticized as a hidden carbon tax. Reentry into RGGI is projected to cost Virginia households an additional $1,100 annually, with total ratepayer burdens reaching $500 million every year.
- FBI Raids of Senator Louise Lucas Expose Corruption at the Heart of Virginia Democrats’ Power Structure
Portsmouth, Virginia – In a stunning development that should shock no one familiar with the cozy relationships between powerful Democrats, big-government policies, and questionable business dealings, the FBI executed sweeping raids Wednesday on the office of Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas and at least ten other locations across the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Senate Debates Distillery Mixed Beverage Expansion: Safety Trumps Special Pleas
A seasoned lawmaker, speaking from the well of the chamber, articulated a clear opposition to easing these rules. He acknowledged sympathy for distilleries seeking parity with breweries and wineries, which operate without similar food mandates even when offering mixed drinks. ‘I’m sympathetic to the distilleries’ desires to be on a level playing field,’ he stated,
- 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
- The Governor flexes her muscles
by Dick Hall Sizemore Governor Abigail Spanberger Governor Spanberger issued her first veto. It was a bill of high priority sponsored by one the Senate’s top Democrats.
- The Louise Lucas Dilemma in the Virginia Senate
by James C. Sherlock Real victims can be the result of scandals.
- Democrats Push Risky Expansion of Mail Ballot Deadlines Amid Election Integrity Concerns
The speaker emphasized that the postal service ‘is not quite as reliable as it has been in the past,’ advocating for SB 58 to adjust the receipt deadline for mail ballots postmarked by Election Day. Currently, Virginia law requires these ballots to arrive by noon on the third day after the election.
- Democrats Imposing Mandatory ‘Fair Housing and Appraisal Bias’ Training on Real Estate Professionals
In a move that expands government oversight into professional licensing, the Virginia Senate has advanced House Bill 170, requiring aspiring real estate appraisers to complete a specific two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias before obtaining their licenses.
- Virginia Republican Senate Advances Key Legislation to Shield Homeowners and Farmers from Rampant Deer Damage
RICHMOND — In a move to safeguard property rights and support Virginia’s agricultural backbone, the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee reported House Bill 129 with a substitute by a 13-2 vote on March 3, 2026. The legislation, sponsored by Delegate Mitchell Cornett, addresses the escalating issue of deer damage to residential plants and
- Winsome Earle-Sears Demonstrates True Leadership in Graceful Handover to Senator Ghazala Hashmi
Earle-Sears, the trailblazing Republican who made history as the first Black woman elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, took the podium to express deep appreciation to her dedicated staff.
- 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.
- 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 State Senator Christopher Head Delivers Stirring Defense of Unborn Life Amid Legislative Push
Christopher Head’s remarks come at a critical juncture in the Virginia General Assembly, where Republican lawmakers are advancing measures to safeguard the unborn against what they describe as extreme Democratic proposals.
- 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.
- Senator Sturtevant Stands Firm for Parental Rights in Virginia Senate Debate on Reproductive Amendment
Glen Sturtevant, representing Virginia’s 10th Senate District, pointed out the amendment’s language granting ‘every individual’ a fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
- State Senator Jennifer Foy Caught Making Demands of Virginia Military Institute
Teddy Gottwald, a board member, revealed an alarming claim during the February 2025 Board of Visitors meeting: A state senator had allegedly threatened to withhold funding from BOV members if they did not approve Wins’ extension.
- Virginia Democrats win another step towards killing babies until birth
In an aggressive step towards enshrining unlimited abortion in Virginia, the Commonwealth’s Democrat-majority Senate late last month advanced a ballot measure that would codify abortion until birth in the state’s constitution.
- Only Glenn Youngkin’s Veto Pen Separates Virginians & Democrat extremists
Democrats in Virginia’s General Assembly are aware that their extreme bills have no chance of escaping the Republican Governor. Glenn Youngkin has the veto pen.
- Glenn Youngkin Removes Gloves and Puts On Brass Knuckles
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin, who is not known for political pugilism retaliated against Senate Democrats for rejecting six of his nominees to the board of George Mason University and the Virginia Military Institute, as well as the state School Board.
- Virginia Democrats Vote to Eliminate Religious Freedom to Homeschool
Virginia has one of the strongest religious freedom-to-educate laws in the nation, but Democrat Sen. Stella Pekarsky wants that to change.
- Virginia Democrats move to put unpopular Abortion until birth Amendment on the ballot
Virginia Democrats, inspired by the wave of misleading abortion-until birth ballot measures in other red states sparked the House of Delegates session 2025 in Virginia by voting for an amendment to enshrine the right to abortion up until birth in state constitution.
- Virginia Democrat Stella Pekarsky aims to ban homeschooling unless parents prove it’s for religious reasons
This month, Virginia State Sen. Stella Pekarsky, D-Fairfax, introduced a bill to the Virginia Senate to restrict families’ access to homeschool options.
- TUMAY HARDING WINS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FOR VIRGINIA SENATE DISTRICT 32
Tumay Harding dominated a crowded field of six candidates to win the Republican primary for the Virginia Senate District 32 seat. Tumay, with endorsements from Sheriff Mike Chapman, former Virginia congressman Dick Black, and former state delegate Bob Marshall, won 64% of the votes.
- Kannan Srinivasan, Democrat Faces Criticism for Strategic Moves to Senate District 32
Kannan Srinivasan, a Democratic candidate for Senate District 32, has drawn sharp criticism for his pattern of relocating to position himself for political office. Within the last year, Srinivasan has made two residential moves to align himself with districts where he believes he has the best chance of winning—a strategy opponents argue raises questions about his commitment to representing the int
- Senator Mark Peake Touts Senate Bill 68 as a Compromise for Transgender Athletes in Virginia High Schools
LYNCHBURG, VA – In the 2024 legislative session, Virginia State Senator Mark Peake (R-Lynchburg) introduced Senate Bill 68, a proposal he described as a “practical compromise” for transgender students in high school sports. Unlike some state measures that restrict participation based solely on biological sex at birth, Peake’s bill would have allowed transgender students who