Virginia Democrats Just Made It Legal to Discriminate in State Contracting
House Bill 61 sets a 42% procurement goal for women-, minority-, and veteran-owned small businesses, drawing accusations of racial and sexual discrimination from critics.
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Virginia’s Anti-Deepfake Election Bill Could Cost Violators $25,000
A Virginia bill targeting artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertising is advancing through the General Assembly with rare bipartisan support. Senate Bill 141, introduced by State Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, who has served since 2024, requires clear...
One and Done: Democrats’ Virginia Power Play Would Leave GOP With Single Seat
Virginia voters began casting ballots March 6 in a referendum that could dramatically reshape the state's congressional delegation, kicking off a 45-day early voting period ahead of the official April 21 election date. The referendum asks voters whether to suspend the...
Illegal Immigrant with Long Criminal History Charged in Fatal Fairfax County Bus Stop Stabbing
Last week, an illegal immigrant fatally stabbed Stephanie Minter at a bus stop in Fairfax County along Richmond Highway. Abdul Jalloh, 32, is an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone, and is charged with the murder of 41-year-old Stephanie Minter. Jalloh, entered...
Trump Highlights Immigration, Voter ID in State of the Union Address
Tuesday's State of the Union address before Congress highlighted the accomplishments and challenges faced by the Trump administration more than one year after taking office. President Donald Trump opened his address stating, "Our nation is back bigger, better, richer...
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Fairfax County Casino Bill Advances in Virginia Senate
A Virginia Senate subcommittee on Friday advanced legislation that would allow Fairfax County to host a casino, reviving a controversial proposal that failed last year and setting the stage for renewed debate in the General Assembly. The Senate Committee on General...
Virginia Democrats Revive Push for New Local School Construction Sales Tax
Virginia lawmakers are reopening a familiar fight over how cities and counties pay for new school buildings and major renovations—this time with legislation that could give local governments new taxing power if voters sign off. Sen. Jeremy McPike, D-Prince William,...
Virginia May Bring Back Spring Elections — And More Voting Days
Virginia lawmakers are revisiting how local elections are scheduled, with a measure that could allow some communities to undo recent changes and return to spring election dates. HB 51, sponsored by Del. Rob Bloxom, R-Accomack, would allow some localities to reverse...
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Virginia Democrats Just Made It Legal to Discriminate in State Contracting
Coming under scrutiny, the Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation requiring state agencies to prioritize small businesses owned by women, minorities, and service-disabled veterans in government procurement contracts. House Bill 61, sponsored by Delegate...
Virginia’s Anti-Deepfake Election Bill Could Cost Violators $25,000
A Virginia bill targeting artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertising is advancing through the General Assembly with rare bipartisan support. Senate Bill 141, introduced by State Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, who has served since 2024, requires clear...
One and Done: Democrats’ Virginia Power Play Would Leave GOP With Single Seat
Virginia voters began casting ballots March 6 in a referendum that could dramatically reshape the state's congressional delegation, kicking off a 45-day early voting period ahead of the official April 21 election date. The referendum asks voters whether to suspend the...
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Trump Highlights Immigration, Voter ID in State of the Union Address
Tuesday's State of the Union address before Congress highlighted the accomplishments and challenges faced by the Trump administration more than one year after taking office. President Donald Trump opened his address stating, "Our nation is back bigger, better, richer...
Spanberger Turns SOTU Rebuttal Into Broadside Against Trump Agenda
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger used her Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Feb. 24 to accuse the president of "lying," raising costs on American families, and undermining public safety. Speaking from Colonial Williamsburg's...
Pressure Mounts on Thune as SAVE Act Faces Senate Vote
On Monday, major conservative political groups wrote a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Thune urging action as the SAVE America Act has yet to reach the Senate floor. The SAVE America Act was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) at the end of January, as...