Governor Youngkin announced on Sunday that all flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia would be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds throughout the state in honor of “Peace Officers Memorial Day. In a statement, the governor writes: “In accordance with the authority vested in […]
Self Defense Gun Use in Potomac Yards Shows the Need for Looser Gun Restrictions Across Virginia
Last Friday’s self-defense gun use in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood highlights the need for looser gun restrictions across Virginia. The incident in question took place at the Exxon gas station on the 2300 block of Richmond Highway around 3 PM, per reporting by local media outlet WDVM. The would-be victim killed one perpetrator and injured […]
Parishioners Hog-Tie California Church Shooter
On Sunday, a man opened fire at a luncheon following mass at a Geneva Presbyterian Church, killing one parishioner and wounding five. First responders from across Orange County swarmed the scene. When police officers arrived, they were surprised to see that members of the Taiwanese congregation had already intervened. Churchgoers displayed “exceptional bravery and heroism” […]
Youngkin Addresses The Baby Formula Shortage; ‘shouldn’t be a challenge’ in US
Parents are facing a crisis nationwide, and Governor Youngkin has issued a statement, ensuring that he is working with authorities to get resources into the hands of parents as soon as possible. Baby formula is facing a shortage across the country. A report from Fox News claims that the nationwide supply decreasing 40% since April, […]
John’s Hopkins: Professor Who Defended Pedophilia Will ‘Enhance’ Work of Child Sex Abuse Prevention Center
After it hired a former Old Dominion University (ODU) professor who stepped down after making comments defending pedophilia, John’s Hopkins University (JHU) Saturday defended its newest academic. “[Allyn] Walker is a leader in the field of perpetration prevention research, which is essential for developing a comprehensive public health approach to addressing child sexual abuse and effective […]
Other Republicans Embrace Youngkin’s Approach While Running for Senate
Taking a page out of Governor Younkin’s playbook, all Republican Pa. Senate candidates sign an anti-critical race theory pledge that Youngkin backed before his big Virginia win. According to Fox, GOP candidates in the Democrat-led state are looking to recapture the magic that led to Youngkin’s historic win in Virginia by signing an anti-critical race […]
In Virginia Tech Commencement, Youngkin Highlights Need for Mentors, Moral Compass, and ‘Grace in Public Discourse’
In a commencement speech at Virginia Tech, Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke about the importance of mentors and a moral compass while criticizing “group-think” in higher education. Youngkin is the ninth consecutive Virginia governor to give the school’s commencement address in the first year of his term, according to a March announcement. “I firmly believe that each […]
Virginia Property Owners Sue Over Hunting Law
A hunting law that allows hunters to retrieve their hunting dogs from private property, even when the property owners object, is being challenged by private property owners over 5th amendment concerns. The lawsuit is being led by Jim Medeiros, a private property landowner in rural Virginia, who is suing the Department of Wildlife Resources, which […]
Virginia’s April Revenues Up, Budget Compromise Expected by End of May
A new April revenue report shows that Virginia’s revenues have again exceeded forecasts. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office published the report Thursday. He highlighted the good news to help make the case for a budget that includes broad tax relief and some additional spending, with behind-the-scenes budget negotiations ongoing. “Virginia’s economy continues to show encouraging signs […]
Sears Joins Virginia’s Call to Protect Supreme Court Justices
Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears is adding her voice to Virginia Governor Youngkin, Maryland Governor Hogan, and Virginia Attorney General Miyares call for President Biden to do more to protect the Supreme Court Justices during the nationwide protests that have started across the country. Following the leaked document that indicated that the Supreme Court was planning […]