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Youngkin Steps Up Protection of SCOTUS Justices’ Homes

Youngkin Steps Up Protection of SCOTUS Justices’ Homes

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is stepping up his efforts to protect Supreme Court Justices following the recent leak that sparked national protests over the Court’s plans to overturn Roe v Wade. Last week, the pro-choice organization Ruth Sent Us released a map showing the home addresses of six Supreme Court Justices, three of whom live in Virginia. Read more

Youngkin Calls State Employees Back to the Office

Youngkin Calls State Employees Back to the Office

Governor Glenn Youngkin took another step in rolling back pandemic-era policies by calling on state employees in the Commonwealth to return to the workplace effective July 5. The policy focused on rebuilding the workplace collaboration that existed prior to the pandemic clearly states, “Effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the physical workplace.”Read more

AG Miyares Takes on Biden’s “Disinformation Board”

AG Miyares Takes on Biden’s “Disinformation Board”

Joining forces with 19 attorney generals from around the country, Virginia AG Jason Miyares sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling for an end to President Biden’s newly established “Disinformation Governance Board”. Miyares, and his fellow attorney generals, voiced their strong opposition to this Administration’s attempt to undermine American’s fundamental First Amendment rights by creating this governing body over the validity of information.Read more

Youngkin Celebrates Early Childhood Public-Private Choice System

Youngkin Celebrates Early Childhood Public-Private Choice System

On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin celebrated the state’s privately run preschool system that is supported by the publicly funded childcare subsidy program. In a visit to the River’s Bend Children’s Center, Youngkin signed the Child Care and Early Childhood Professionals Day Proclamation to recognize and celebrate the contributions of early childhood educators.  Read more

Making History in VA-11

Making History in VA-11

My name is Manga Anantatmula. I’ve been blessed to live in the 11th Congressional district for over 30 years. I am running to officially force Gerry Connolly into retirement. Last election cycle I truly rocked Gerry’s boat. I was the first GOP nominee in the 11th district to carry any precincts since 2010. I received a record number of raw votes since 2012. I was the first ever Indian American Woman Republican nominee for a Congressional race in Virginia.Read more

MD Gov. Hogan Vetoes Proposal to Expand Abortion Training

MD Gov. Hogan Vetoes Proposal to Expand Abortion Training

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won’t grant a request by the state’s comptroller on Wednesday to immediately make $3.5 million available to pay for training to prepare medical professionals other than physicians to perform abortions when a new law takes effect this summer, a spokesman said.Read more

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Jim Myles Wins Republican Nomination in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District

Jim Myles Wins Republican Nomination in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District

On Saturday, Republicans from across Virginia’s new 11th Congressional District assembled to elect their nominee to take on incumbent democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly. In a firehouse primary that utilized a rank choice vote, former Federal Judge and Airforce veteran Jim Myles emerged victorious in a field of five candidates.Continue Reading

Youngkin Steps Up Protection of SCOTUS Justices’ Homes

Youngkin Steps Up Protection of SCOTUS Justices’ Homes

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is stepping up his efforts to protect Supreme Court Justices following the recent leak that sparked national protests over the Court’s plans to overturn Roe v Wade. Last week, the pro-choice organization Ruth Sent Us released a map showing the home addresses of six Supreme Court Justices, three of whom live in Virginia. Continue Reading

Youngkin Calls State Employees Back to the Office

Youngkin Calls State Employees Back to the Office

Governor Glenn Youngkin took another step in rolling back pandemic-era policies by calling on state employees in the Commonwealth to return to the workplace effective July 5. The policy focused on rebuilding the workplace collaboration that existed prior to the pandemic clearly states, “Effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the physical workplace.”Continue Reading

AG Miyares Takes on Biden’s “Disinformation Board”

AG Miyares Takes on Biden’s “Disinformation Board”

Joining forces with 19 attorney generals from around the country, Virginia AG Jason Miyares sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling for an end to President Biden’s newly established “Disinformation Governance Board”. Miyares, and his fellow attorney generals, voiced their strong opposition to this Administration’s attempt to undermine American’s fundamental First Amendment rights by creating this governing body over the validity of information.Continue Reading

Youngkin Celebrates Early Childhood Public-Private Choice System

Youngkin Celebrates Early Childhood Public-Private Choice System

On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin celebrated the state’s privately run preschool system that is supported by the publicly funded childcare subsidy program. In a visit to the River’s Bend Children’s Center, Youngkin signed the Child Care and Early Childhood Professionals Day Proclamation to recognize and celebrate the contributions of early childhood educators.  Continue Reading

Making History in VA-11

Making History in VA-11

My name is Manga Anantatmula. I’ve been blessed to live in the 11th Congressional district for over 30 years. I am running to officially force Gerry Connolly into retirement. Last election cycle I truly rocked Gerry’s boat. I was the first GOP nominee in the 11th district to carry any precincts since 2010. I received a record number of raw votes since 2012. I was the first ever Indian American Woman Republican nominee for a Congressional race in Virginia.Continue Reading

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