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...
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...
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...
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...
Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joined dozens of protestors demanding justice for Stone Bridge High School boys suspended for reporting a girl filming them in the boy’s locker room. Loudoun County Public Schools ruled the boys committed sexual discrimination when...
Virginia is facing a state-wide energy crisis due to compliance costs with the 2020 Clean Economy law and the gubernatorial candidates have very different solutions to the problem. When legislators passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, economists warned that the...
Abigail Spanberger’s campaign has officially declined to debate Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, something Spanberger previously said was unfair to voters. CNN proposed to both campaigns a late September debate live broadcast on the national network. Earle-Sears...
Rappahannock Oyster Co. (Richmond & Topping)Virginia oysters are famous worldwide, and this family-run company has been harvesting them since 1899. Their raw bar in Richmond is a must for seafood lovers and on our list for Virginia's best restaurants. View this...
Pollsters have released a flurry of results hyping Abigail Spanberger’s significant lead, but the raw data shows the race may be much tighter than the headlines indicate. In the Virginia Governor’s race, polls have consistently shown Spanberger with a double-digit...
Pin Ni a billionaire Electric Vehicle and Chinese Communists leader may have broken a Virginia law prohibiting foreign electioneering when he donated $50,000 to Spanberger’s campaign. Pin Ni serves as President of the Wanxiang America, a Chinese automotive...
Jay Jones has declined 7News’s invitation to debate Attorney General Jason Miyares. On June 18, both candidates were invited by 7News to participate in a televised in-studio debate August 28. Both campaigns acknowledged the invitation, but Jones waited until July 30...
A discrepancy between state and federal campaign finance requirements has given Virginia candidates, including State Senator Aaron Rouse, an opportunity to shield their donors’ identities until after the elections. One of Rouse’s largest donors to his Lt. Governor...
Virginia BeachThe most famous and family-friendly option for summer beaches in Virginia, with a lively boardwalk, amusement rides, and plenty of surf schools. https://twitter.com/VisitVaBch/status/1673802097609830404 Sandbridge BeachJust south of Virginia Beach, this...
A July poll released by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs showed all three top Democrat candidates carrying 46-49% but half of independents still say they are undecided about the race. Both parties are struggling to...
In the past, Abigail Spanberger’s experience as a CIA Agent would be seen as an advantage, but with trust in the intelligence community at a historic low, Spanberger’s career path may be a detriment. In the earliest days of the country, military intelligence was...
Congressional Candidate Stewart Whitson signed the Independent Women’s Voice’s Stand With Women Commitment pledging to preserve women’s sports and single-sex spaces if elected to the US House. “As a father to three young girl athletes, I am PROUD to join @IWF &...
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the endorsements of 78 Sheriffs from across the Commonwealth. “I’m honored to have the endorsement of 78 sheriffs—two-thirds of all sheriffs across Virginia—for re-election as Attorney General!” said Miyares in a...
University of Virginia Athletics announced Tyler Jones as the new general manager for football and women’s basketball on Wednesday. Jones’ responsibilities will include leading the department’s front office efforts overseeing revenue generation channels. He will also...
First, Virginia Democrat Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell sent a letter threatening to fire Governor Youngkin’s appointees to university boards unless they bent to Democrat policies. Now, Democrats in the General Assembly are suing to block Governor Youngkin’s...