After multiple delays involving work stoppages and regulatory issues, the Mountain Valley Pipeline service date has now been pushed back from late 2018 to late 2019.
Trump Administration To Give Pentagon More Autonomy Over Conducting Counter Cyberattacks
After foreign actors have launched cyberattacks against the U.S., a new defense directive will give the military more authority to act on its own in instances of offensives – even if it ends up being against computer networks based in allied countries.
DCCC Chairman Worried About Record Fundraising By Outside GOP Groups
The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Republican Super PAC, has raised over $100 million, causing the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to be concerned for first-time candidates that are fundraising on their own.
Senate Approves $854 Billion Spending Bill To Stop October Shutdown
“These milestones may sound like inside baseball, but what they signify is a Senate that is getting its appropriations process back on track; a Senate that is attending to vital priorities for our country,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said.
Barbara Comstock Wins 87 Percent Of The Vote In Winchester’s Hob Nob Straw Poll
In an outstanding victory, Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock garnered 205 votes to Democrat challenger Jennifer Wexton’s 29 during a straw poll at the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s annual political mixer held at Handley High School in Winchester.
Federal Court Creates Redistricting Contingency Plan For Virginia As Impasse Continues
As the problems with redrawing Virginia’s legislative districts continue, a federal court as decided that a court-appointed expert may be the solution if the October 30 deadline is missed. Nevertheless, it has led to the popularity of a non-partisan, independent redistricting commission to increase, but such a measure would require a constitutional amendment.
Virginia’s August Tax Revenue Up, Money May Be Used For A “Welfare Bonus”
Will Governor Northam act to reform Virginia’s conforming tax code, or will he institute a sweeping welfare bonus paid for by middle-class Virginians?
FTC Head Looking At Busting Big Tech, Among Other Antitrust Suits
Joseph Simons, who was nominated by President Trump last year to head the Federal Trade Commission, has signaled that antitrust action may be coming to industry giants, as well as addressing income inequality and lagging wages.
Poll Finds Majority Of Virginians Oppose Northam’s Middle Class Tax Hike
60 percent of residents in the Commonwealth prefer the tax plan from House Republicans, returning tax collections to middle-class taxpayers by allowing them to keep existing state tax itemizations they would lose under Governor Northam’s plan. Just 29 percent supported Northam’s plan of direct payments to low-income families who qualify for the EITC.
As The U.S. Median Household Income Rises To $61,372, Many Are Wishing For Higher Wages Not More Jobs
The Census Bureau released a study this week that the rise in median household income is due to people working additional hours, not increased wages. With a shrinking job pool, the hope for many economic analysts is that hiring companies will act to increases wages, enticing potential employees.