Virginia Republican AG Jason Miyares gives conservatives a reminder of the mess Democrats left behind and the work that lies ahead.
Miyares Reminds Republicans the Difference a Year Makes
Contentious, But Not Decisive?
This year’s Virginia General Assembly is set to give off a great deal of heat, but little light — and for the worst reasons possible.
Youngkin Rejects Ford Plant Due To Chinese Technology Ties
Governor Glenn Youngkin blocked Virginia from consideration for a battery plant to supply Ford Motor Company amid concerns about the technology supplied by a Chinese company, he told reporters on Wednesday. In a press gaggle, Youngkin criticized a clean energy push that relied on technology “owned and dominated by the Chinese.” “Well, we in fact […]
Transportation Secretary Touts Successes
RICHMOND, Virginia – In a Thursday presentation to legislators, Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller touted reduced DMV wait times, record Port of Virginia profits, and expand at Virginia’s spaceport, but he said fatality rates on Virginia highways are ticking up and northern Virginia commuter rail and metro options are in bad financial condition. “WMATA [Washington Metropolitan […]
Youngkin Shares Legislative Priorities
RICHMOND, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin continued his call for tax cuts, changes to education policy, and increased funding for law enforcement as part of his Wednesday State of the Commonwealth address; he described his first term as a reversal after his Democratic predecessors, and called on legislators to “press the accelerator.” “I am here this afternoon […]
Democrat Declares Victory In Seventh Senate District Special Election
Democrat Aaron Rouse declared victory in Tuesday’s special election to fill a state senate seat left vacant after now Congresswoman Jen Kiggans’ (R-VA-02) election to Congress; however, Republicans may consider requesting a recount due to Kevin Adams’ loss by less than one percent in preliminary results. “THANK YOU! With your support, and the support of voters from across […]
Delegate Introduces Bill To Give Parents More Say In Education
Delegate Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach) has introduced a bill to create education savings accounts (ESAs) for parents that would receive a portion of state education funds; the money-follows-the-student bill is in line with long-sought Republican education goals. “This is about where our children should go to school,” Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears said at a Thursday […]
HANER: Complex Energy Bill Will Raise Costs to Customers
The Virginia General Assembly may be captured by fights over abortion and taxes, writes TJIPP’s Steve Haner, but the deepest reach into your pockets will involve your energy bills.
Latest VCU Poll Showcases Youngkin Approval Rating
Governor Glenn Youngkin is at 52 percent approval, and 32 percent disapproval in a Virginia Commonwealth University Poll as he makes a pitch for tax cuts and business incentives ahead of a General Assembly session beginning January 11. “Poll respondents feel that inflation needs to be dealt with and democracy ensured for our future,” former […]
New VCCS Chancellor Focuses on Linking Industry and Education
The immediate focus of the incoming VCCS chancellor seems to echo Youngkin’s policy directives linking education to industry. Wiser heads will be careful about how this is done.
