State Senator Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania) is leading in the latest fundraising reports in the VA-07 GOP primary. In reports earlier this spring, Derrick Anderson led the field, showing him to be a serious contender, but Reeves is now at $680,511, while Anderson is at $599,324, according to data compiled by The Virginia Public Access Project. Reeves’ […]
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Receives Budget
Governor Glenn Youngkin formally received the budget on Thursday, launching a seven-day timeline to review the budget and amend or veto parts of the bill, but the current budget ends at the end of June, creating a tight timeline. The budget with his changes must be available for 48 hours before the General Assembly votes […]
VA-08 GOP Nominee Lipsman’s Priorities Are Public Safety, Economy, Education, and Mental Health
GOP nominee in VA-08 Karina Lipsman wants to focus on public safety, the economy, education, and mental health. Lipsman is battling Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-08) in a deep-blue district, and was nominated at the end of May in a ranked-choice convention. “We live in Northern Virginia. We don’t live in, you know, Chicago or Baltimore. […]
Senate Minority Leader Saslaw Kills Washington Commanders Stadium Negotiations After Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio’s Comments About January 6
A bill to create an incentive to bring the Washington Commanders NFL team to Virginia is dead after months of accumulating concerns over tax breaks, traffic, the team’s brand quality, and its controversial leadership. On Thursday, bill sponsor Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw (D-Fairfax) told The Washington Post that the final issue was Commanders defensive coordinator Jack […]
Youngkin Holds Ceremonial Signing of Legislation to Block Human Trafficking
Governor Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial bill signing of legislation focused on blocking human trafficking, and a swearing-in of the Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support. He said the legislation would help victims get their lives back and have future opportunities, help find perpetrators and bring them to justice, and equip members of the public […]
Teachers Say Loudoun County Public Schools Didn’t Renew Their Contract After Testifying to Grand Jury and Expressing Concern About Students’ Inappropriate Touching
Two Loudoun County Public Schools teachers said in a public comment period Tuesday that their contracts weren’t renewed after they were subpoenaed by a grand jury investigating the district and after their complaints about teachers being inappropriately touched. Erin Brooks said she had a student who was repeatedly touching teachers and students in a sexual […]
Raytheon Moving Headquarters to Virginia
Raytheon Technologies is moving its global headquarters to Arlington, Virginia, the company announced Tuesday. “The location increases agility in supporting U.S. government and commercial aerospace customers and serves to reinforce partnerships that will progress innovative technologies to advance the industry. Washington, D.C. serves as a convenient travel hub for the company’s global customers and employees,” […]
Alliance Defending Freedom Sues Harrisonburg City Public Schools over Transgender Policy
A group of parents and teachers is suing the Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) over policies that require teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns and to keep the students’ preference confidential from their family. The plaintiffs are represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which has filed several lawsuits against Virginia school districts over transgender- and […]
Court Rules Goldman Doesn’t Have Standing in Lawsuit to Force 2022 House Elections
A three-judge U.S. District Court panel has dismissed with prejudice Paul Goldman’s lawsuit to force new House of Delegates elections in 2022. The Office of the Attorney General had argued that Goldman does not have standing, and the court agreed. 2020 U.S. Census data was delayed, delaying redistricting and forcing 2021 House elections to be held on […]
Miyares Adds Chesterfield County Supervisor Haley to Office of the Attorney General
Attorney General Jason Miyares has appointed Chesterfield County Supervisor Leslie Haley as his Deputy Attorney General for Government Operations and Transactions. Haley is one of several candidates who lost the GOP nomination for attorney general to Miyares in 2021. A Friday press release announced that Haley has left her Chesterfield role and will start in Miyares’ office […]