Governor Glenn Youngkin’s environmental policy is frustrating both environmentalists and hard-line Republicans. Since he took office, Youngkin has touted a middle road on energy policy although some Republicans think solar and wind are harmful for Virginia. On the other hand, Youngkin has reversed a plan to phase out single-use plastics for state agencies and tried […]
Republicans Point at Local and Federal Law Enforcement After Supreme Court Marshal Asks Youngkin to Respond to Protests at Justices’ Homes
The U.S. Supreme Court marshal has asked Governor Glenn Youngkin to enforce state law in response to protesters outside justices’ homes, according to ABC News, but Youngkin’s office placed the main responsibility on local authorities in statements to the media. In a new statement Tuesday, Youngkin spokesperson Christian Martinez said, “Governor Youngkin has condemned picketing at […]
Report: Richmond Police Thwarted a Potential July 4 Mass Shooting
Coming after the news of the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, Richmond Police received a tip about a potential mass shooting on July 4 and were able to thwart the attack before it happened. In a report from Fox News, Richmond police say the tip led to the seizure assault rifles, a handgun, […]
In Ongoing Lawsuit Miyares’ Office Argues It’s Too Late to Hold 2023 House Elections
The Office of Attorney General (OAG) Jason Miyares is arguing in court that it is too late to grant 2023 House elections — a response to Thomas v. Beals, a lawsuit alleging that the 2022 elections, held on pre-redistricting lines, disenfranchised voters in areas with significant population growth. The OAG argues that plaintiff Jeff Thomas delayed […]