* Delegate Pogge gets top Family Foundation score

* Family Foundation Action releases “Report Card” on General Assembly

Bob McDonnell to sign transportation tax hikes with fanfare

More ties between Va.’s McDonnells and Star Scientific are revealed

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Twelve Philadelphians are now meeting to determine the fate of America’s most notorious abortion “provider,” Kermit Gosnell, after weeks of hearing evidence alleging he murdered hundreds of born-alive babies and at least one woman.

As we await the verdict, … Read more>

It’s about time! Finally, after years of encouragement to do so, today our friends at the Virginia Catholic Conference added a blog to its social media mix. (See its first post, by Associate Director Michael Lewis, on the adoption by … Read more>

* Va. legislators OK measure to bar abortion coverage

* Va. General Assembly approves landmark transportation bill in bipartisan effort

* Virginia Votes to Stop Abortion Funding in Obamacare Exchange

* Breaking News: Virginia Votes To Stop Abortion Funding In … Read more>

In Virginia and Washington, Republicans back tax hikes

Guess Who Owns The Largest Tax Increase in Virginia History?

General Assembly passes sweeping roads legislation

Some delegates on Medicaid panel skeptical of expansion

Reforms at ‘front end’ of Medicaid expansion

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Yesterday, after weeks of numerous twists and turns and more edits and amendments than the Declaration of Independence, a simple two sentence bill guaranteeing parental rights cleared both chambers of the General Assembly by large majorities and are on their … Read more>

Our Quote of the Day comes from one person from two sources, citing two movies, on one topic. One, and old school release. The other, social media, where we’re finding more and more of our QODs.

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Here’s the list of what will be taxed and by how much in the proposed “transportation tax increase” now before both chambers of the General Assembly. Not angry yet? Read on:

» A 3.5  percent wholesale sales tax paid

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Yesterday, ten members of the General Assembly presented a “compromise” tax and spending proposal that includes a substantial increase in taxes and fees for a large portion of Virginia, particularly residents of Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. Facts about the plan … Read more>

Last week we reported that a House General Laws sub-committee defeated legislation that would have elevated sexual behavior to a protected class, led by the action of Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15, Woodstock). Since then, the usual alliance of … Read more>