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Virginia Clean Energy Laws Blamed for Dominion Price Hike, Not Data Boom

The pending price increase for electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia is higher than the 14% jump reported by the news media, which basically parroted company releases. Should all of Dominion’s rate applications at...

Trump’s Double Whammy to Virginia’s Economy

No one can say we weren’t warned. During his debate with then Vice President Kamala Harris,...

Virginia is Ready to Take Full Control of Education

Last night, as promised repeatedly during the campaign, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Education Secretary Linda...

Virginia General Assembly Recap and Veto/Sign Recommendations for Governor Youngkin

Despite a shortened 2025 General Assembly session due to a water plant failure in Richmond,...

In response to Robert Maronic’s March 5th letter pertaining to Ukraine

This is in response to Maronic's March 5th letter pertaining to Ukraine. It must be cited...

Did School Battles Hurt Dems in Liberal, Northern VA Strongholds?

By James Bacon Did local school-board issues in Loudoun County depress boost turnout for Republicans and discourage Democratic Party turnout in the 2024 presidential election?...

Trump’s Energy Promises Face Hurdles in Anti-Hydrocarbon Virginia

Once inaugurated, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to immediately mount a major effort to roll back the anti-hydrocarbon fuel agenda of the Biden-Harris years....

The Value of Shopping Local on Small Business Saturday

Small businesses are crucial to Virginia’s economy, and their success relies on the support of individuals like us. Unlike chain stores and restaurants, small businesses...

Virginia Schools Secretly Remove LGBTQ+ Book Amid Explicit Images Controversy

A northern Virginia school district has removed a pro-LGBTQ+ book after a parent criticized it for sexually explicit images, but without notifying the public...

National Park Service Omits Context From Stonewall Jackson Death Site

In early August, the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park (FSNMP) placed a hand-lettered sign inside of the Stonewall Jackson Death Site.  Known to many people...

Roanoke City’s Mass Rezoning: A Deep Dive Into A Deeply Flawed Law

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz in Roanoke City and the Mass Rezoning. In order to help clarify what it is and...