EDITORIAL: Racism Has No Place In The GOP; Burgos Must Go TRS Editors - February 12, 2018 The Republican Party of Virginia is no haven or home for racists and bigotry; Fredy Burgos is a cancer that should have been removed long ago.
RTD: Dominion’s Critics Can’t Have It Both Ways Shaun Kenney - February 11, 2018 “Billionaires for me; not for thee” isn’t exactly a rabblerouser, unless you happen to be fighting for the pet causes of the left.
Richmond Voters Shocked As Democratic Mayor Pushes 11th Hour Tax Hike TRS Staff - February 11, 2018 Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is forcing a vote to finance $150 million of public debt through a $10 mil meals tax hike in a stealth vote this Monday.
Speed Cameras Proposed By Virginia Senator Fail Committee Vote TRS Staff - February 9, 2018 Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath) proposed a bill allowing localities to install speed cameras to enforcement speed limits, but failed in committee vote.
Virginia House GOP Introduces Metro Reform Plan Without Raising Taxes TRS Staff - February 9, 2018 House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox and other Republican leaders introduce a legislative plan to reform the Metro system without raising taxes.
House Republican Legislation Touts College Tuition Freeze TRS Staff - February 9, 2018 Republican-led House of Delegates is set to combat higher education costs for capping in-state tuition in Virginia after a 15-4 vote on Wednesday.
FBI Informant Shows Ties Between Clintons And Russians With Uranium One Alex Lemieux - February 9, 2018 An FBI informant has disclosed testimony with lawmakers regarding nefarious dealings between the Clinons and Russian officials to acquire Uranium One.
Virginia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Photo For Voter ID Alex Lemieux - February 7, 2018 Virginia Senate passed legislation this week with a 21-19 vote down party lines to require photo for voter ID at the ballot box.
Barbara Comstock Leads On Congressional Sexual Harassment Reform Alex Lemieux - February 7, 2018 Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) went to the House floor on Wednesday to announce reforms to congressional sexual harassment legislation.
Redistricting Bill Against Gerrymandering Clears Virginia House TRS Staff - February 7, 2018 Virginia’s political redistricting process is getting a new “rulebook” after legislation passed through the Republican-led House on Tuesday.