When Carrie Edwards of Midlothian won $150,000 in the September 8 Virginia Lottery drawing, she immediately knew what she wanted to do — give it all away. “As soon as that divine windfall happened and came down upon my shoulders, I knew exactly what I needed to do...
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor John Reid debuted a new coalition of Democrat officials and community leaders supporting him in a post to X last week. Reid's campaign website now displays a "Democrats for John Reid" page alongside the "Veterans for John...
The LEGO Group celebrated a key milestone in the construction of its first U.S. manufacturing facility this week, raising the final steel beam on its $1.5 billion factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The event marks the project’s transition into its next phase,...
In a newly unearthed series of private texts, Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones is facing backlash for violent and disturbing remarks about Republican colleagues. The messages, sent in August 2022 to GOP Delegate Carrie Coyner, show Jones mocking tributes...
Virginia Democrat attorney general hopeful Jay Jones was clocked at 116 miles per hour, convicted of reckless driving — and then worked off his sentence by logging community service hours for his own PAC, blurring the line between punishment and political gain. The...
Virginia is charging back into the energy spotlight, fueled by billions in investments, the world’s first commercial fusion plant, and a governor betting big on an all-of-the-above strategy. In the past month, the Commonwealth has come under the exploration of private...
Florida State suffered its first loss of the season last Friday, during a double overtime thriller against Virginia. The Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris rushed in what turned out to be the game winning score on a four yard rush in the second overtime securing...
On Wednesday, Attorney general Jason Miyares announced he was going to send a letter in an effort to prevent Youtube TV from putting popular Spanish-speaking channel Univision on a premium pay level. For the past couple months, TelvisiaUnivision and Google/Youtube TV...
A new line in the sand on education policy has emerged after the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill offered states a $1,700 tax credit towards sending students to nonpublic schools. While the policy has the potential to be a massive victory for school choice...
The Democratic nominee in the Virginia Governor’s race, Abigail Spanberger, is trying to stake out the middle road on labor policies such as right to work, but experts say that her record and internal political pressures will steer her to the left. Democratic...
On Friday, Abigail Spanberger was required to appear in court as a witness in a defamation case against the Democratic Party of Virginia. The case emerged when speculation from a party operative spoke to the knowledge of Spanberger's campaign, writing a press release...
Conservatives on social media have pushed for a wave of accountability in the aftermath of the gruesome murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, identifying people across the country who have celebrated or mocked his death. While the people who have lost their...
Despite a massive budget surplus, Virginia’s gas tax remains one of the highest in the country thanks to a 2020 law passed by Democrat Governor Ralph Northram. According the Tax Foundation, Virginia ranks ninth nationwide at 41.6 cents per gallon. California,...
Last Friday, the House Democratic Caucus added $1 million dollars to the pool of funds for Democratic House races. For the first time in many years, all 100 House of Delegates seats will be up for election. The Democrats currently hold a 51-49 majority in the House...
Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw, a Democrat, defeated former FBI Special Agent and Government Accountability advocate Stewart Whitson in the race to fill Virginia’s 11th Congressional District which was vacated by Rep. Gerry Connolly’s death in May of this...
Latest polling shows 73% of Virginians oppose boys playing in girls’ sports with 69% supporting parents being notified if a child wishes to change their gender – both issues that have given the Earle-Sears campaign momentum in the past weeks. The new data from...
A new report from legislative staff in Richmond has revealed a stark reality: where you live in Virginia could mean a difference of 25 years in life expectancy. The Health Metrics Annual Report, presented Wednesday to the Joint Commission on Health Care, is the first...
In a new advertisement, Abigail Spanberger is addressing parents’ rights for the first time since the Loudoun County transsexual assault scandal. Her only problem is that her own votes and previous statements tell a different story. “Nothing matters more to me than...
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With in-person early voting starting in less than a week, a new Roanoke College poll shows Abigail Spanberger’s lead fading fast and other statewide elections within the margin of error. The backlash against Spanberger and the Democrats over a racist sign targeting...
Hitachi Energy, a unit of Japanese industrial giant Hitachi Ltd., will invest $457 million to expand its South Boston, Virginia, facility, creating 825 jobs and bringing back U.S. production of large power transformers for the first time since 2017. The expansion...
Over the weekend, Virginia’s Democratic governor candidate, Abigail Spanberger appeared on Brian Tyler Cohen. The popular democratic podcast hosted Spanberger, and her fiery response to the redistricting across the country. Spanberger joined Brian Tyler Cohen to talk...
In an interview with the Virginia Mercury, Democrat nominee for Governor Abigail Spanberger pledged to end state cooperation with Immigration enforcement officers and make Virginia a sanctuary state. “The idea that we would take local police officers or local...
After tax cuts, regulation rollbacks and other growth oriented policies, the Virginia economic and fiscal position is “extraordinary,” Governor Glenn Youngkin reported to the Joint Money Committees of the legislature. Youngkin, along with Secretary of Finance Stephen...
While cities like Richmond and Virginia Beach get plenty of attention, Virginia’s small towns pack a surprising punch when it comes to charm, history, and food. Lexington is a postcard-perfect town nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. Stroll through historic streets,...
Winsome Earle-Sears’ campaign to become America’s first female African American Governor got a major boost in the form of a $500,000 donation from Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder Robert Johnson. The billionaire and longtime Democrat has supported former...
Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears suggested using the state’s $4.7 billion “rainy day” fund to cover increased Medicaid expenses should the federal cuts made by the One Big Beautiful Bill. Under new federal guidelines, Virginia could face a $29 billion decrease in...
Attorney General Jason Miyares and the State of Virginia have sued the Department of Veterans Affairs to require them to honor veterans’ education benefits. The suit, joined by co-plaintiffs Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America as...
Colonial WilliamsburgStep back in time at this living history museum where costumed interpreters bring the 18th century to life. It’s one of the best places in America to experience Revolutionary-era history up close. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
State Democrats are planning to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day as an official holiday in Virginia, and will consider the proposal in January, according to a state delegate. Democratic Del. Rae Cousins of Richmond announced Saturday she plans to...
The vice chair of the Virginia Democrat Party posted on X blaming Winsome Earle-Sears for causing a Spanberger supporter to hold a racist sign at a pro-transgender student rally. “What happened in Arlington wasn’t just about a meeting,” posted Marc Brokloawski. “It...
In 2021, many observers say parents’ rights in education was the key issue in Glenn Youngkin’s victory. Surveys show the topic is still on the minds of Virginia Voters. Polling in January ranked education as the top issue for voters and though specific numbers...