05/05/2026

Virginia Assembly OKs Budget with $1B Middle-Class Tax Relief

Lawmakers in Richmond clinched a bipartisan budget deal Saturday, delivering $1 billion in targeted tax cuts for families earning under $100,000 amid fierce fiscal debates. The package makes key Youngkin-era relief permanent, shielding Virginians from looming sunsets. But critics warn it sidesteps deeper affordability fixes for the working poor.

May 5

Loudoun Sheriff Shuts Down Fentanyl Pipeline in NoVA Bust

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office dismantled a fentanyl distribution network, arresting key suspects and seizing thousands of lethal pills in Aldie. The operation highlights the deadly drug's infiltration into Northern Virginia suburbs. Authorities warn the haul could kill every Loudoun resident twice over.

May 5

57 Arrested in Loudoun County Meth Crackdown as Mexican Cartels Flood Virginia

May 5

Loudoun Sheriff Busts Fentanyl Ring, Seizes 10+ Kg in NoVA

May 5