INSANE: 9 - The Real Truth

Torrential rain in West Virginia prompts National Guard deployment in statewide emergency

Up to seven inches of rain fell, though no fatalities were immediately reported

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Tick bites snag Congress’ attention as red meat allergies rise

Rep. Morgan Griffith would love to eat an all-beef hot dog. But the eight-term Virginia Republican from one of the biggest cattle-producing districts in Congress doesn’t eat red meat — against his will. Griffith is one of the at least 450,000 Americans who have been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a…

Roll Call · Jul 22

Virginia woman’s cat passed away. When she tried to cancel her pet insurance, Banfield allegedly refused to delete the account and asked for $100

“Losing a pet, a member of the family, is always a heavy ordeal.”

We Got This Covered · Jul 21

Kids online safety push faces First Amendment hurdles

As Congress considers competing House and Senate proposals meant to protect kids online, lawmakers have only to look to their states to understand the challenges in seeking to regulate kids’ social media usage without running afoul of the First Amendment.  States have already tried some of the same strategies Congress is…

Roll Call · Jul 17

Virginia Becomes First State To Tax And Subsidize AI Data Centers At The Same Time

Virginia's new AI data center tax leaves billions in subsidies intact, reflecting conflicts between taxpayers, business groups, labor unions and environmentalists.

International Business Times · Jul 16

South Carolina and Maine will be the first states to replace a major party U.S. Senate nominee since 2016

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 15

Ohio Cut Red Tape. Now Its Business Sector Is Thriving.

America's most business-friendly states are proof that permitting reform works. Still, they have a bad habit of handing out tax breaks to favored industries.

Reason · Jul 14

America’s top ten cheapest states for 2026 where you can beat inflation

To beat inflation, consider moving to states like Ohio, the Dakotas, or West Virginia

The Independent UK · Jul 11

JD Vance is eyeing a $9 million Virginia estate. He earns around $250,000 a year as Vice President

Vance's new dream home comes from a familiar benefactor.

We Got This Covered · Jul 11

Virginia Air Force engineer allegedly cut down 13 Flock cameras, argues they’re unconstitutional: ‘an unhealthy surveillance state’

Is this the surveillance state in action?

We Got This Covered · Jul 10