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Audit dispute triggers bitter feud between Virginia Beach Republicans and district leaders
What started as a call for financial transparency has exploded into bitter infighting within the Republican Party of Virginia Beach, pitting local GOP chair Laura Hughes and her conservative grassroots allies against the leadership of the 2nd Congressional District GOP Committee — and, by extension, the party’s entrenched establishment wing. With accusations of stonewalling, sabotage, and political retribution flying, the dispute has deepened long-standing tensions and raised concerns about how party unity will hold heading into key statewide elections in November.
The future of Metro is the bus—and Virginia is on board
The D.C. public transportation system is set to expand dramatically over the next 20 years. But aside from the long-delayed Purple Line, new train tracks aren’t part of the plan. Leaders in and around the Metro system are putting their energy behind the less-loved side of transit: the bus. In June, Metro rolls out its new “Better Bus Network,” remaking the existing system with fewer stops and promises of faster service. Northern Virginia leaders just proposed 28 new bus routes, five of which are already in the works.
Loudoun County schools investigating student for asking why a female was using boys’ locker room
A pro-family, pro-faith legal group is representing a student who is being investigated by Loudoun County Public Schools for asking why a female student was in the boys’ locker room. The Founding Freedoms Law Center said Monday that its client, a high school sophomore, is facing a Title IX investigation for sexual harassment in Loudoun County. Title IX bars discrimination in education based on sex.
Max: Medicine tariffs would put Virginia patients in jeopardy
The Trump administration recently imposed a new round of tariffs targeting imported goods from the European Union, China and dozens of other countries in its ongoing effort to boost domestic manufacturing. The White House announced that tariffs on pharmaceutical products will be next. That means millions of Virginians, many of whom are already struggling to afford their health care costs, may soon face higher drug prices.
Wittman: Cuts to federal share of Medicaid costs ‘a no-go’
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, is drawing the line on potential cuts to federal spending on Medicaid, calling proposals to reduce the federal match rate or impose a per-capita cap on spending "an absolute no-go" and "a non-starter." Wittman said in an interview that he has expressed his concerns about the proposals to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. Both are courting moderate Republicans in political swing districts to back those options in order to meet an $880 billion target for cuts in federal spending under the jurisdiction of the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
Loudoun County school system investigates boys uncomfortable with female student in boys locker room
Loudoun County Public Schools has opened a Title IX investigation into three high school boys who said they were uncomfortable with a female student using the boys’ locker room. The Loudon County School Board policy allows students to use school bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identification, rather than biological sex.
Youngkin defends Trump even as he’s forced to fix the president’s mess
Virginia lawmakers approved a state budget this spring that invested in the commonwealth’s future. Though the Democratic-led General Assembly’s vision differed from that of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the two sides were able to reach agreement on a plan that, all told, moved Virginia forward. Some of those plans are on hold, thanks entirely to the economic turmoil needlessly caused by President Donald Trump. A grim economic forecast and the possibility of a self-inflicted recession prompted Youngkin to set aside $900 million in the state budget to insulate the commonwealth from damage.
Data center could be coming to Charles City County
For years, business leaders in the Hampton Roads and Richmond regions have been leading efforts to become a technology-focused “megaregion” known as the Interstate 64 Innovation Corridor. Now, a massive data center being proposed for Charles City County could, if approved, further position those areas as the next Global Internet Hub.
Powers, Spanberger oppose state forcing solar projects on localities
Bedford County resident Joy Powers, who is running as a Democrat for Virginia’s House 51st district, in a news release Monday said she joins gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger to “firmly reject the idea that Virginia Democrats support mandating solar projects on unwilling localities.” The release said Powers, who is running against Del. Eric Zehr, R-Campbell, makes the comments in response to recent public debate over solar zoning, stating she calls for “facts over fear, and leadership over political drama.” The district includes portions of Bedford, Campbell and Pittsylvania counties.
New Richmond billboard attacks Stoney for water crisis
A new billboard along Interstate 195 in Richmond features an attack on former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney for the water crisis that left much of the city without drinking water for six days in January. The ad quotes the Virginia Department of Health, which described the Jan. 6 meltdown of Richmond’s water treatment plant during a winter storm-related power outage as “completely avoidable.” Stoney, who left office at the end of last year before the water crisis occurred, served in the position for two terms, or eight years. He is one of six Democrats seeking the party's nomination for lieutenant governor in a June 17 primary.