With Republicans in control of the House of Delegates and the governorship, and with a pro-life Democrat in the Senate who could offer ties to the Republican lieutenant governor, there were high hopes for pro-life policy when the 2022 General Assembly session began. But with the session approaching its March 12 adjournment, only a few … Continued
The group Fight for Schools is turning to the courts to obtain a copy of the report the school division commissioned to investigate its handling of a sexual assault scandal. Executive Director Ian Prior announced today that he is filing a Mandamus and Injunction in Loudoun County Circuit Court, asking the court to demand the … Continued
Virginia Democrats got so much criticism over a resolution they proposed to thank abortionists for killing babies that they pulled it. The City Council of Alexandria, Virginia planed to adopt a pro-abortion proclamation next week to thank abortion workers for their “courage, compassion and care” while aborting unborn babies. The March 8 council meeting agenda included a … Continued
As representatives from the General Assembly’s money committees begin work on a budget compromise, Governor Glenn Youngkin sent a letter to them reiterating his top priorities for the budget. There’s a tension between the House of Delegates and the Senate proposals on how to spend revenue surplus and one-time resources. Both chambers’ proposals advance increased spending, but … Continued
A Virginia bill (pdf) that requires schools to notify parents of sexually explicit content instructional materials and allows parents to review such content is heading to the desk of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, fulfilling one of his key campaign promises. If signed into law, the bill, which passed the state House on Feb. 28 and the senate on … Continued
Head Start teachers in Louisiana, Ohio and Virginia are suing the Biden administration over a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the federally funded program. Elizabeth Etherton, a preschool teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court over a threatened termination Monday for failing to take a COVID-19 … Continued
overnor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill for the first time, he announced Tuesday. Delegate Patrick Hope’s (D-Arlington) HB 670 would have authorized counties operating under a county manager plan to hire an independent policing auditor to oversee its civilian review board; the bill passed out of the Senate along party lines and out of the House … Continued
The Virginia ABC is removing seven Russian-sourced vodka brands from its shelves, although Stolichnaya and Smirnoff, which aren’t produced in Russia, will remain on shelves. That’s a response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Saturday directive to the Department of General Services to review Virginia’s procurement of goods and services involving Russian companies. “The invasion of Ukraine … Continued
A federal judge Friday ruled that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) officials discriminated against Asian students by lowering the bar for admission to Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHS) in a push for “diversity.” “This is a monumental win for parents and students here in Fairfax County, but also for equal treatment in education across the … Continued
A federal judge ruled Friday that school officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, violated the law by altering admissions requirements at the nation’s top-ranked high school, since the changes discriminated against Asian Americans. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report … Continued
Leading pharmacy, health, and retail chain to invest $34.2 million in operation to enhance customer online ordering experiences and increase operating efficiencies ~ RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Walgreens, an integrated pharmacy, healthcare, and retail leader, will invest $34.2 million to establish a Micro-Fulfillment Center for high-value pharmaceuticals at the Atlee Station … Continued
State Senator Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield) told senators Thursday that she had delivered information about the 2020 election to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office on Tuesday. She pushed several budget amendments that would have spent millions of dollars on investigations both into the 2020 election and on future elections, but her amendments received vigorous opposition from … Continued
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