American Energy Can Counter Vladimir Putin
The exigencies of war can lead to unexpected consequences. We are seeing this truth play out as Ukraine fights for its survival against Russian aggression.… Read the rest
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs First Veto
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced his first veto. HB 670, sponsored by Delegate Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), would create a new politically-appointed independent… Read the rest
More Alarming News on Inflation
If you’ve bought groceries, paid for gasoline, or bought a car, either used or new, in the past year, you have likely noticed the presence… Read the rest
Griffith Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “I ask everyone to join me in praying for… Read the rest
Reopen the Capitol
Washington, D.C. used to be a popular destination for tourists, school groups, and others who want to visit our nation’s capital. If you visited the… Read the rest
Griffith: COVID Mitigation Must Account for Mental Health
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing… Read the rest
What Republicans Are For, Part II: Improving Health Care
In a previous column, I responded to President Biden’s challenge to identify what Republicans are for. In this column, I will continue to lay out… Read the rest
Governor Youngkin on Senate Passage of Bill 656
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after the passage of Senate Bill 656, introduced by Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, on a vote of… Read the rest
Griffith Speaks About the Fentanyl Crisis
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) last night spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about stopping the fentanyl crisis. He called on Congress… Read the rest
Victory for parents and children statewide
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement on State Senator Chap Petersen’s Amendment to Senator Siobhan Dunnavant’s SB739, adopted 29-9, creating a parental opt-out… Read the rest
New Virginia Economy Act Voted Down
Today, a Virginia House of Delegates committee voted against the New Virginia Economy Act, blocking the bill’s path to passage in this year’s short legislative… Read the rest
Governor Youngkin Delivers on Promises
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after the House of Delegates on a vote of 59-40, voted to advance HB 833. The bill… Read the rest