The Attorneys General of D.C. and Virginia confirmed Monday that their offices would conduct separate investigations into the NFL’s Washington Commanders and owner Dan Snyder in response to a House investigation into the team’s financial actions. The ongoing sage of lawsuits the team is facing has included claims of sexual harassment from former cheerleaders, and […]
New Law Bans Traffic Ticket Quotas
In a new bill signed by Governor Youngkin, as part of the nearly 700+ bills he signed into law recently, it is now illegal for police departments to set traffic ticket quotas. (RELATED: Youngkin Has Now Signed More than 700 Bills Into Law) The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, prohibits law enforcement […]
Virginia Dems Scramble to Replace Leadership Ahead of Primaries
A group of Virginia Democrats desperately trying to regain its momentum by trying to replace its leadership following their dramatic loss at the hands of Youngkin last year. A group of Democrats, led by Del. Don L. Scott Jr. from Portsmouth, are citing the bylaws of the House Democratic caucus that says officers may be […]
Miyares Ends Effort to Prosecute Park Police Officers
Miyares is bringing an end to the criminal case of the two U.S. Park Police officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of Bijan Ghaisar. The incident has been highly politicized since the event first happened. According to the Associated Press, Miyares’ decision ends a nearly five-year legal saga in which Ghaisar’s family, police […]
Youngkin to Expand Political Scope Nationally
Governor Glen Youngkin is looking to take his influence to a national audience with the creation of two new political groups. These new groups, Sprit of Virginia, a political action committee, and America’s Spirit, a nonprofit advocacy group, will allow him to help fellow Republicans in gubernatorial races across the country. It will also help him […]
Virginia Town Unveils Anonymous Ratings System for Police Officers
Police officers in Warrenton, Virginia are set to be graded on their performance by the residents of the town they work in. The program is called the Guardian Program, will allow citizens to submit an anonymous rating of police immediately after an incident via a QR code. The anonymous reviews will be visible to officers, […]
Parachute Stunt At Nats Park Causes Capital Panic
A home game stunt in recognition of Military Appreciation Day at the Nationals baseball game caused a huge stir which saw the Capital being briefly evacuated. HERE THEY COME @Nationals FANS!! pic.twitter.com/F64drmj1Zx — Olivia Garvey (@OliviaNBCLA) April 20, 2022 At the Nationals game on Wednesday, a pregame stunt involving Army Golden Knights parachuting team, who […]
Virginia State Police Launch Statewide Effort to Combat Human Trafficking
The Virginia State Police have partnered with the Department of Homeland Security and the Virginia Trucking Association to help bring an end to human trafficking. The initiative is called “Operation Safe Passage. ” Launched on Monday at 10 a.m. during a ceremony at the Virginia Welcome Center on I-95 in Caroline County, and set to […]
Virginia Set to Crack Down on “Farm Use” Vehicle Placards
A law set to take effect on July 1, 2023, will crackdown on “farm use” vehicle abusers. Currently, there are certain exemptions in place for farmers to use farm vehicles on state roads with minimum requirements. These are typically vehicles weighing less than 7,500 pounds and plan to be operating along a highway for no […]
VA School Board Severely Harassed and Discriminated Against Principal After Fighting Against ‘Anti-Racism’ Training
Former public school administrator Emily Mais is suing the Albermarle County School Board, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), accusing the school board of creating a racially hostile work environment that ultimately forced her to leave her job in September 2021. Mais, who formerly served as an elementary art teacher for seven years, had […]