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- School Board Member Mateo Dunne Questions Bus Plan Fairness for Skyview High
The core issue centers on whether all students within the designated boundaries will receive bus service under the phase-in model. According to the discussion, the plan does not guarantee door-to-door pickup for everyone, instead directing some to a central depot location.
- Loudoun County Budget Swells as Philomont Fire Station Expansion Adds Millions in Taxpayer Burden
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing another massive financial burden as the local government pushes forward with a staggering overall proposed budget of $5.4 billion. A significant portion of this spending surge is driven by aggressive expansions in public safety payrolls, including the addition of 13 new full-time positions for Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.
- Fairfax County FY2027 Budget Expands Housing Bureaucracy While Taxpayers Foot the Bill
Fairfax County residents are bracing for higher tax bills in the upcoming FY2027 budget as local officials continue to prioritize bureaucratic expansion over meaningful fiscal restraint. The recently proposed budget includes a significant influx of spending for affordable housing initiatives, raising immediate concerns among fiscal conservatives about government overreach and the unfair burden pla
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Bail Out Federal Shortfalls in $17.6 Million Housing Spending Spree
The Virginia General Assembly recently advanced a state budget that includes a controversial $17.6 million allocation to backfill federal funding cuts for rapid rehousing programs. This multi-million dollar expenditure represents a significant shift in financial responsibility, transferring the burden of federal shortfalls directly onto the shoulders of Virginia taxpayers.
- Rivers Portsmouth Gaming Makes $25,000 Donation to Underground to Uplift PAC
Rivers Portsmouth Gaming LLC, the operator of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, made a $25,000 donation on June 8, 2026, to the Underground to Uplift PAC. The contribution is designated for a Virginia candidate.
- Democratic Jennifer Woofter Contributes $11,074 to Rural GroundGame
Jennifer Woofter for Delegate contributed $11,074.05 to Rural GroundGame on January 14, 2026. The donation came from the committee associated with Jennifer Woofter, a Democrat who sought election to the Virginia House of Delegates in District 52, encompassing areas around Lynchburg.
- Rivers Casino Portsmouth Contributes $25,000 to Democrats
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Virginia’s first permanent casino which opened in early 2023 following voter approval in Portsmouth, made a $25,000 donation on May 15, 2026, to United for Virginia’s Future PAC. The contribution is recorded in state campaign finance disclosures and supports the political action committee launched by former U.S.
- Sandy for the City Donates $3,250 to Alexandria Democratic Committee Ahead of Virginia Election
Sandy for the City, the campaign committee associated with Alexandria City Council candidate Sandy Marks, made a donation of $3,250 to the Alexandria Democratic Committee on April 15, 2026. The contribution came just days before the April 21, 2026, special election for an at-large seat on the Alexandria City Council in Virginia.
- Historic Triangle Democrats Fund Local Activist in Push Against Virginia Republicans
A payment of $4,100 was made by the Historic Triangle Democrats to Grace Carryer on June 25, 2026. Carryer, a government and history major at William and Mary and president of the college’s Young Democrats, serves as field director for the group’s No on Wittman campaign.
- Rivers Portsmouth Gaming Contributes to Virginia Political Efforts
Rivers Portsmouth Gaming LLC, the operator of Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia, made a $25,000 donation on June 8, 2026, to Underground to Uplift PAC. This contribution supports political activities in the Commonwealth.
- Loudoun Education Foundation Ensures No Child Goes Hungry on Snow Days
The dedication of the LEF team embodies the spirit of local community support that has long defined Virginia’s Northern Virginia suburbs. At a recent gathering related to Loudoun County Public Schools, a speaker highlighted the indispensable role LEF plays. ‘Just want to thank you LEF team,’ the speaker said, emphasizing how the foundation supports students
- Virginians Rally to Defend Fair Redistricting Against Democrat Power Grab on Election Day
In 2020, Virginia voters approved two constitutional amendments with 65.69 percent support to remove redistricting power from politicians and place it in the hands of a bipartisan, independent commission. Every county in the state voted yes except Arlington, reflecting a clear mandate for fairness and transparency in drawing district lines for congressional and state legislative
- Loudoun Counties $2.1 BILLION DOLLAR Non-Departmental Waste: The Budget’s Hidden Black Hole
In Loudoun County’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget, the single largest line item isn’t a fire station, a school, or even sheriff’s deputies. It’s the mysterious “Non-Departmental Expenditures” bucket — a catch-all category that balloons to $2.103 billion in the proposed plan, up from $1.984 billion adopted for FY 2026.
- Youngkin Blasts Spanberger for “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander
Youngkin making a point. Image credit: The Roanoke Star by Scott Dreyer Former Gov.
- The RPV Eats Its Own, Part II — The Specifics
In my previous letter, “The RPV Eats Its Own, Part I — The General,” I raised broader concerns about the direction of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) and an emerging pattern of state-level interference in local party matters. That concern was not about personalities, but about principles: grassroots participation, local autonomy, and transparent process.
- Delegate Cornett’s HB130 Seeks Vital Workers’ Compensation Protections for Virginia Sheriffs and Deputies
Prefiled on January 2, 2026, and offered on January 14, the legislation aims to extend critical workers’ compensation presumptions for certain cancers to sheriffs and their deputy sheriffs, recognizing the occupational hazards these public servants face daily.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Increased Payrolls of 8,600 in November; Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.5 Percent
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia added 8,600 nonfarm jobs in November, according to preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics survey. Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5 percent, 1.1 percentage points below the national rate.
- Loudoun County Republicans Slash Dues to $10 for Under-30s, Aiming to Boost Youth Involvement
In a move designed to make political engagement more accessible amid rising economic pressures, the Loudoun County Republican Committee has announced a significant reduction in membership dues for individuals under 30 years old.
- FBI: Armed citizens are more effective than FBI in stopping shootings
Americans with guns have prevented active shootings by at least ten times the number of incidents that the FBI has recorded. This shows how much more often armed citizens save lives than liberal anti-gun media claims.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”) data, Virginia’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,200 over-the-month to 4,276,100, a 49,400 increase since May 2024. Since January 2022, the CES job count has increased by 271,500.
- Abigail Spanberger made it happen: The government can take your firearms under red flag laws
Abigail Spanberger, former Virginia representative and current gubernatorial candidate (D), has systematically undermined Second Amendment rights for Virginia gun owners through her advocacy of Orwellian red flag laws that are unconstitutional.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates 2024 Volunteerism & Community Service Awards Honorees
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the ten honorees in the 2024 Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion. The annual awards program spotlights the outstanding volunteer efforts of individuals, organizations, and businesses, on behalf of Virginians across the Commonwealth.