FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 14, 2022
208 views 57 sec

Youngkin Still Pushing to Move Washington Commanders to Virginia

Despite the most recent setbacks, Governor Youngkin still has hope that the Washington Commanders will end up with their stadium in Virginia. Recently, the proposed “framework” that would bring the Commanders to Virginia was killed by Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw when Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s  made comments about the January 6 riot […]

238 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 10, 2022
320 views 4 min

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 […]

219 POSTS
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- May 29, 2022
243 views 6 min

State Senator Petersen Explains His Opposition to Washington Commanders Stadium Deal

In an appearance on 106.7 The Fan, State Senator Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) expanded comments on his opposition to a Washington Commanders stadium authority bill. In a Wednesday press release, Petersen said he was concerned by traffic problems at a proposed Woodbridge site, but focused on the team’s recent move away from its controversial former name “Washington […]

219 POSTS
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- January 29, 2019
319 views 3 min

Virginia Lawmaker’s Bill Promotes Education Among Parents, Student-Athletes About Concussions

Although there are still concerns with school children suffering concussions while playing sports, Delegate Richard “Dickie” Bell has sponsored a bill set to help the health education of student-athletes and their distressed parents.

1236 POSTS
...