The decision by VA Senate Democrats to block Governor Youngkin’s Parole Board nominees has grounded Virginia Parole Board’s operations. The Parole Board is currently operating with only its Chairman Chadwick Dotson and has nearly 400 pending parole cases to review.… Continue Reading
Jussie Smollet released from jail; awaits appeal
After Smollet was sentenced to 150 days in jail last week an appeals court ordered yesterday that the disgraced actor be released while he appeals the conviction. Smollet’s attorney pleaded with the appeals court that the actor’s jail time would end prior to the appeals process being completed.… Continue Reading
Virginia ACLU Labels Alliance Defending Freedom “Hate Group”
Last week the Hanover County School Board voted in favor of allowing the pro-religious liberties legal non-profit Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) to conduct a free legal review of the school district’s transgender policies. In response, this week the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Virginia Chapter has alleged that ADF is a “hate group” in a campaign to force the Hanover County School Board to comply with their transgender policies.… Continue Reading
Rep. Andy Harris on Zelensky’s Address to Congress:
On Wednesday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky hosted a virtual address to Congress pleading for U.S. support as Russia’s invasion into Ukraine continues to rage. While the address only lasted about 15 minutes it was highly emotional and focused on making the war in his country hit home for Members of Congress.… Continue Reading
Virginia Governor Urges Lawmakers To Suspend Gas Tax
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Wednesday he wants the divided General Assembly to pass legislation suspending the state gas tax for three months, a move that would save drivers about 26 cents per gallon at a time when prices have skyrocketed.… Continue Reading
Chris Cuomo files $125M Lawsuit Against CNN
The disgraced former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo is seeking a $125 million arbitration award from his former network, alleging that CNN wrongly terminated him, according to NBC News reports. Cuomo was fired from CNN last year after an internal legal investigation found that he garnered information on the women accusing his brother, and former New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct.… Continue Reading
O’Connor & Company 03.16.22: Tom Fitton, Cal Thomas, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Sean Spicer, Janice Dean, VA Attorney General Jason Miyares, Luke Rosiak
AG Miyares “Criminal First, Victim Last” Mindset Allowed Homeless Shooter on Streets
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined O’Connor & Company this morning to discuss the recent spree of homeless shootings in Washington, D.C. and New York. While the suspect is currently in custody, Miyares details why he was allowed to walk free on the streets despite a history of criminal activity.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Releases Plan for COVID Workplace Policies
Tuesday, the Youngkin Administration laid out new COVID guideline measures for employers. The updated measures reflect the drop in COVID cases in the Commonwealth and provide the private sector with increased flexibility when it comes to enacting internal policies to stop the spread of the virus. It also includes language signaling that the state may take action against employers who fire employees on the basis of not wearing a mask.… Continue Reading
Report: Cuomo Failed to Account for Thousands of Nursing Home Deaths
The New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit Tuesday that found that the Cuomo Administration failed to report the death of 4,100 nursing home residents. … Continue Reading
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