Virginia Board Removes Bureaucratic Barriers to Obtain Cosmetology License

In an official announcement from Governor Youngkin, the board in control of cosmetology licenses in Virginia has voted to make it easier to obtain these licenses for Virginians with less government interference. The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, a regulatory board under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), at its most recent […]

Envigo Beagle-Breeding-for-Testing at Cumberland Facility Settlement Ends ; “Huge Win for Humanity”

Envigo and DOJ officials announced a settlement in the government’s lawsuit against the Cumberland beagle-breeder-for-medical-testing; 4,000 beagles will be relinquished to the Humane Society of the United States and Envigo will be permanently prohibited from engaging in activity at the facility requiring an Animal Welfare Act license. “This settlement brings to an end the needless suffering […]

Three Virginia Congressmen Among 18 Votes Against Supporting Addition of Sweden, Finland to NATO

Virginia had the most representatives voting “nay” on Monday against a resolution supporting adding Sweden and Finland to NATO. The resolution passed with 394 votes in favor, just 18 votes against, all Republican, and 19 members not voting. Three of Virginia’s four Republican congressmen voted against the measure: Congressmen Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09), Bob Good (R-VA-05), and Ben […]

The University of Virginia Will Not Say If 4.7 Percent Tuition Increase Will Be Reversed

All but one public university in Virginia are taking steps to address students’ tuition burden after a call to action from the governor. Earlier this year, Glenn Youngkin requested that the commonwealth’s public universities reverse their planned tuition increases, citing inflation. The University of Virginia (UVA) is the only public university not to announce a plan to […]

Sears Calls out Biden, “‘Stop Gaslighting’ Americans”

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears is blaming Biden for leaving the American people hanging on gas prices. Sears recently sat down with Fox News Digital for an exclusive interview on a wide range of topics, ranging from gas prices to the Biden administration’s deadly Afghanistan withdrawal, following her welcome remarks at the Christians United for Israel […]

Parents React to Youngkin’s New COVID-19 Quarantine, Mask Recommendations for Schools

Last week, Governor Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Health announced new COVID-19 quarantine guidance for early childhood education. Now, after these changes have begun to be implemented, we have reactions from parents in Virginia, with some saying they agree with the governor’s recommendation. As previously reported, the updated guidance on quarantine procedures following exposure […]

Youngkin Announces the Launch of New VA Tourism Programs Aimed at Boosting Local Economies

Governor Youngkin has announced the launch of some new tourism programs set to launch in 27 Virginia counties, with the aim to give a boost to local economies. These programs and plans were developed through Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) DRIVE 2.0 State Tourism Plan Implementation Workshops, where community stakeholders focus on developing or enhancing tourism […]

VA-02, 07, 10 Incumbents Hold Lead in Congressional Fundraising; Early Fundraising Gives Preview of Competitive 2023 General Assembly Primaries

Incumbents are leading in fundraising in Virginia’s competitive congressional races, according to new second-quarter reports; Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) has about $4.9 million cash on hand, Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) has about $4.3 million cash on hand, and Representative Jennifer Wexton has about $3.6 million on hand. Luria’s Republican challenger State Senator Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia […]