Congressman McEachin Passes Away at 61 Following Cancer Battle
Congressman Donald McEachin, D-Va., died last night following a years-long battle with colorectal cancer. McEachin, 61, received his cancer diagnosis in 2013. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016 to serve the people of Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. Following McEachin’s death, the seat will remain vacant until a special election […]
Virginia’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Grows By $9.4 Billion
Virginia’s outdoor recreation economy grew 20.9 percent in 2021, adding $9.4 billion and making up 1.6 percent of Virginia’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to a November report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). “I’m thrilled to see this level of economic growth of Virginia’s outdoor recreation. I’m looking forward to continuing my work in […]
Congressman Bob Good Plans To Oppose McCarthy Speakership Bid
Congressman Bob Good (R-VA-05) said he won’t vote for Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-21) for Speaker of the House when Republicans take the majority in the upcoming congressional session. “Is there anything that Kevin McCarthy or the folks around him could do to persuade you to flip your vote to a yes,” Steve Bannon asked […]
Sheetz Slashes Prices For Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
A private business doing what President Biden can’t? A Black Friday Deal we can all get behind? Gas station chain Sheetz is making a major cut to the price of Unleaded 88 fuel to $1.99 throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Gantz News reports: This limited-time promotion lasts through Nov. 28. The price is only available […]
Former Congressman Announces New Campaign
Former U.S. Representative Tom Garrett announced his campaign for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s House of Delegates District 56, where he’ll face Jennie Wood, a marketing director and fundraising consultant with experience in the Goochland GOP unit and State Senator Mark Peake’s (R-Lynchburg) legislative office. In 2018, Garrett announced he wouldn’t seek reelection to Congress, […]
Miyares Launches Campaign On Fentanyl Risks
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a “One Pill Can Kill” awareness campaign over the risks of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs to try to launch conversations among families ahead of the holidays. “The opioid epidemic has had a devastating effect on our Commonwealth. There isn’t a corner of our state that hasn’t been touched by its […]
Sen. Warner Says Trump’s TikTok Warnings Were Warranted
Senate Intelligence Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) told Fox News that former President Donald Trump “was right” in his warnings about social media platform TikTok. “TikTok is a enormous threat,” Warner said. “It’s a threat on two levels. One, it is a massive collector of information, oftentimes of our children. They can visualize even down to your keystrokes. […]
Bob Good Doubles Down on Opposing McCarthy As House Speaker
Republican Congressman Bob Good of Virginia’s 5th District is doubling down on his opposition to electing House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as Speaker for the next Congress. Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) says has at least a dozen 'no' votes on McCarthy's bid to become U.S. House Speaker – Radio Interview — NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) November […]