(I've tried to steer away from posting "All things Mom" articles on this site, but after something I witnessed yesterday while out grabbing some goods, I can't help but take the opportunity to share the lesson. And honestly, since the Mom-At-Arms brand has successfully expanded into instruction over the last few years, I may start posting more articles of the like in the near future so that I can better help my students. Don't fret, though! The snarky exposes and legislative goods will still...

The Virginia Legislature has introduced SB50 , a bill that would expand the definition of “lobbying” to include influencing or attempting to influence local government actions . At first glance, this may sound like a simple transparency measure. But dig deeper, and the implications are troubling. What SB50 Does Redefines lobbying to cover not just state-level executive and legislative actions, but also local government decisions . Requires registration for anyone attempting to influence local...

When lawmakers introduce bills under the banner of “safety,” it’s worth asking: safety for whom, and at what cost? As part of my personal mission to help in debunking the Gun Control bills coming to the Commonwealth, let's now talk about Virginia’s SB38 . Currently in committee, is framed as a measure to regulate firearm transfers from individuals under protective orders or with certain misdemeanor convictions. But peel back the layers, and you’ll find a bill that adds bureaucracy, erodes due...