Yesli Vega, a Hispanic and newly elected Republican nominee says the Democrats have “lost touch” with voters seeking change, and that Hispanic voters are “frightened” by the direction America is taking under their control. Following a close primary election, Vega was elected to represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District against longtime democratic representative Abigail Spanberger. Following […]
Supreme Court Reaffirms Second Amendment Rights In Latest Decision
Today the Supreme Court released an opinion in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen. In a 6-3 decision, the majority of Justices decided that New York’s requirement of an individual to “demonstrate a special need for self-protection distinguishable from that of the general community” in order to carry a firearm outside […]
Virginia Republicans Highlight Irony of Biden’s Call for a Gas Tax Suspension Less than a Week After Senate Kills Similar Youngkin Proposal
President Joe Biden is calling for a three-month suspension of the federal gas tax less than a week after Virginia Senate Democrats and one Republican killed Governor Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to enact a suspension of Virginia’s fuel tax. Virginia Republicans took to social media on Wednesday to react to Biden’s proposal. “Now, the White House is calling […]
Sears Sees Hope As Dems Starting to Vote Republican
Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears recently joined “Fox and Friends” to discuss the Virginia GOP primary results, and how the GOP has been gaining ground in Virginia by “bringing back common sense.” Sears joined Fox to celebrate the historic win of Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega, who is the GOP nominee to challenge Representative Abigail […]
Miyares Warns of Crackdown amid Proliferation of THC-Laced Products That Look Like Normal Snacks
Attorney General Jason Miyares said new regulations included in the budget will allow his office to crack down on the sale of “THC copycat” products – THC-infused edibles packaged to look like mainstream snacks. The announcement came after a warning from the FDA about the products, and after an April report from the Stafford County […]
Youngkin Rallies at 2021 Campaign Location to Sign Budget
HENRICO, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin held a campaign-style rally to ceremonially sign Virginia’s fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. On Tuesday, Youngkin spoke from the aisles of the Tom Leonard’s grocery store where he filmed a grocery tax-related campaign ad and where he held one of his final rallies during the campaign. “Nine months ago we were right here with […]
Vega Wins VA-07 GOP Nomination, Kiggans Wins VA-02 Nomination
Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega is the GOP nominee to challenge Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), and State Senator Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) is the GOP nominee to face Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA-02). “I am honored the voters of Virginia’s seventh Congressional District have chosen me to be the Republican nominee in the general election […]
Youngkin Urges College Presidents to Reverse their Tuition Hikes
In an attempt to lower the cost of higher education in Virginia, Governor Youngkin’s administration is urging college presidents in the state to hold off on an expected bump in the cost of tuition. According to a report from Richmond.com, Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera has called college presidents throughout the state, asking them to […]
Cruz Stumps for Vega the Day Before VA-07 Primary
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) was scheduled to appear twice on Monday with Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega, who is running for the GOP nomination for VA-07 in Tuesday’s primary. Vega is facing five other candidates including State Senator Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania), who raised the most cash and has the edge in name recognition; Special Forces veteran […]
Youngkin and Kaine Speak on Juneteenth at Separate Events
Two Virginia governors gave Juneteenth speeches over the weekend: Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke at Fort Monroe on Sunday, and former governor, current U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) gave the keynote speech at a Loudoun NAACP Juneteenth event Monday. Both men highlighted the role of Virginia as the site where African slaves first arrived in 1619. Youngkin focused more on […]