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Sears speaks out against government relief spending after accepting two PPP loans for her business
campaign, but records show that the company she owns has received over $100,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) federal relief funds since the pandemic began.
RSLC launches six-figure ad buy targeting Virginia Democrats
The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) PAC announced Monday morning that they are launching a six-figure television ad campaign targeting six Democrat incumbents in Virginia’s House of Delegates.
Virginia’s congressional representatives comment on the situation in Afghanistan
The quick downfall of the Afghanistan government and the sloppy evacuation of American citizens and allies will be analyzed for years to come.
Virginia political leaders respond to mask requirement in Virginia schools
Thursday afternoon, Governor Ralph Northam announced a mask mandate for all of Virginia’s K-12 public schools.
The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November’s elections in Virginia
You might not see it, but the process of how marijuana will become legalized for retail sale is on the ballot this November in Virginia. The commonwealth legalized simple possession…
Fairfax County’s Commonwealth Attorney discusses the recall movement against him
by Brandon Jarvis After being elected Commonwealth Attorney of Virginia’s largest locality, Steve Descano is facing a potential recall movement from Republicans who don’t agree with the policies that he…
New polling in the gubernatorial race shows McAuliffe with a five-point lead
race, this number reflects a consistent lead in this range for McAuliffe.
McAuliffe requires campaign staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe announced Monday that he is requiring his campaign staff to be vaccinated.
A consultant firm that previously worked for Winsome Sears tried to recruit Proud Boys for a post-election rally last year in Nevada
A Nevada-based consultant firm that worked for Virginia's Republican lieutenant governor nominee Winsome Sears earlier this year was involved in trying to recruit members of the Proud Boys, a far-right,…