Governor Ralph Northam’s veto streak continued unabated Tuesday, blocking a bipartisan bill that would have required sex offenders in storm shelters to identify themselves. The Democratic governor vetoed a pair of identical House and Senate bills that required sex offenders to “as soon as practicable after entry, notify a member of the shelter’s staff … of such […]
On Northam, Does the Press Think No One is Watching?
Sometimes it seems like Democrats and the press don’t think anyone is paying attention. President Trump held a rally in Green Bay last week, and during his usual free form remarks, he once again took Governor Ralph Northam and other Democrats to the woodshed for their views on abortion. As reported by CNN: “The baby […]
DPVA Shuns Fairfax From Annual Gala As Scandal-Ridden Democrats Struggle In Election Year
Apart from refusing contributions from Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, neither Governor Ralph Northam, nor Attorney General Mark Herring, both of whom admitted to wearing blackface years ago, have sought to sponsor a table at the fundraising event, showing that scandals still engulf Virginia Democrats.
Should Jailed Terrorists Vote? Some Virginia Democrats Say Yes
Primary season brings out some interesting ideas, especially at the national level. Things like “Medicare for All,” “Forgive all student loans,” “Flat taxes for everyone,” and “Let terrorists in jail vote.” Wait, what? Yes, voting rights for incarcerated terrorists. Long-time Vermont socialist and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders embraced that position at a town hall in Massachusetts earlier this week, telling a […]
Chalking Tires Now Deemed Unconstitutional On Fourth Amendment Grounds
A three-judge panel in Michigan has ruled that chalking a tire is a Fourth Amendment search, explaining further that it does not constitute a reasonable search.
State Taxes Due May 1, Refunds Coming In October After GOP-Led Tax Relief
By conforming Virginia tax law to the recently-altered federal law, Virginians should be able to file their state taxes without complications by next Wednesday.
Carbon Tax 2.0, Virginia Edition: Northam, Dems are all in for RGGI
As President Reagan famously said, “There you go again.” In 2010, Virginia Democrats threw in their lot with Nancy Pelosi and other national Democrats to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a massive Federal takeover of everything from local zoning rules to air conditioner compressor gasses. Included in that bill was a national “cap […]
Fastest Growing City In Virginia May Surprise You
When it comes to the fastest area of population growth in the Commonwealth, one may speculate the suburbs of Northern Virginia next to Washington, D.C., or Hampton Roads, or Richmond, but you’re all wrong.
UVA Accepts Funds From General Assembly’s GOP-Led Budget To Freeze In-State Tuition
Tuition for most incoming and returning in-state students at the University of Virginia will remain the same during the 2019-2020 school year as the Charlottesville university received a $5.52 million increase in its base appropriations to roll back a 2.9 percent hike in its base in-state tuition rate.
Republican Bill Set To Raise Nationwide Age Limit For Smoking, Vaping To 21
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will introduce legislation next month to raise the age limit for people to purchase tobacco products and vaping devices from 18 to 21, but it will have exemptions for those who serve in the military.
