LGBT Youth Resources Removed from State Website

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office removed resources for LGBT youth and issued a statement reaffirming parental rights following an inquiry from The Daily Wire. Governor Youngkin’s (R) Department of Health removed a list titled “National Resources for LGBT Youth,” shortly after an inquiry from The Daily Wire. The list previously included a “social justice website” for children called “Queer Kid Stuff” … Continued

Officials Seize 71lbs of Synthetic Stimulant at Major Airport

Customs and Border Protection personnel at Dulles International Airport grabbed 71 pounds of a new synthetic stimulant similar to amphetamines last week, the agency announced Wednesday. The chemical name for the substance is N,N-Dimethylpentylone hydrochloride, an analogue for the naturally occurring chemical cathinone found in the khat plant. Cathinone chemicals are like amphetamines and can cause stimulant and … Continued

Wildlife Officials Remove Camera from Private Property

A Virginia homeowner is suing state game wardens, alleging they trespassed on his property and stole his camera without a warrant, adding to growing pushback from landowners who say government agents shouldn’t be able to surveil private property. “It’s almost like we’ve got a situation with where they think their power’s limitless,” Josh Highlander said. … Continued

Loudoun Co. Schools Being Investigated in Handling of Sexual Assaults

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools following accusations that the district failed to address reports of two sexual assaults to avoid controversy over a transgender bathroom policy. The investigation was spurred by a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights by America First Legal … Continued

Gov. Youngkin Donates Salary to Prison Ministry

A prison ministry that was the recipient of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s first-quarter salary praised his action, saying it will help “bring the Gospel to inmates in over 350 jails and prisons worldwide.” While touring Prince William County’s Adult Detention Center on March 31, Youngkin announced his decision to donate his first quarter salary to Good News Jail … Continued

Youngkin Signs 51 Bills

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed into law a first batch of 51 out of 819 bills that passed both the House of Delegates and state Senate. The governor can sign or veto bills or recommend amendments. The legislature will consider the governor’s amendments and any vetoes when it reconvenes April 12. Most of the bills the governor has … Continued

New Department of Education Head Named

A top Tennessee education official will serve as Virginia’s new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, replacing replace Jillian Balow, who resigned earlier this month just 14 months into her tenure. Lisa Coons, who serves as chief academic officer of the Tennessee Department of Education, will take over as head of the Virginia Department of Education on … Continued

Virginia General Assembly Passes Affordable Energy Act

The Virginia General Assembly advanced two bills Tuesday lawmakers say could help lower electric costs for commonwealth residents and restore the ability of the state’s utility regulation agency to adjust rates when utilities bring in revenues above their authorized profit. Two identical measures dubbed the “Affordable Energy Act” – Senate Bill 1321 and House Bill … Continued

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