Virginia Consumer

Andrea "Andie" Driffill is a consumer advocate, media strategist, and the founder of The Virginia Consumer, a watchdog platform dedicated to exposing issues affecting Virginia residents and newcomers. With a background in communications and media production, Andie’s work centers on transparency, accountability, and protecting consumer rights. Through The Virginia Consumer, she aggregates critical news, connects citizens with resources, and challenges systemic deregulation, regardless of which political party is in power. Her advocacy stems from firsthand experience navigating Virginia’s broken regulatory systems, particularly in the construction industry. Andie’s work serves as both a call to action and a roadmap for reform, equipping Virginians with the knowledge to fight back against corporate overreach and government neglect. As Executive Producer and co-host of "The Rabbit Whole Podcast", Andie explores her family's story as well as concepts like ethics, government, culture, and the lingering impact of the regulatory failures, government inaction, and corporate influence over public policy that harms the American consumer.
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House committee advances bill to synchronize local, state elections in West Virginia | West Virginia Business News

House committee advances bill to synchronize local, state elections in West Virginia | West Virginia Business News

Virginia Is a Model for Lowering Housing Costs

Inflation was likely the most important issue in the November presidential election. Voters seemed particularly concerned about punishing…

Potomac Local News – Local News for Fredericksburg, Manassas, & Woodbridge

Manassas Budget Could Mean Higher Bills for Homeowners and Renters Manassas residents should prepare to pay more in…

Hoover family forced to leave home due to hidden toxic mold; how to test your home

HOOVER, Ala. — A Hoover family has been forced to vacate their home after discovering it was filled…

New Air System Fights Black Mold on Yachts

Jan 22, 2025 by Kevin Maher VIKAND, a medical maritime provider for guests, crew, and staff on board…

Baby Shark takes a bite for Virginia consumer protection

A 2-year-old ordered a music subscription through a Fairfax County family's Alexa device. It could lead to a…

The role of mold toxicity in patients with Lyme disease

February 4, 2025 : 4PM PT / 7PM ETPatients who have Lyme disease and co-infections frequently also have…

Richmond changing FOIA policy after whistleblower complaint

“As you are likely aware, there have been several recent issues regarding timely FOIA responses that have been…

Symptoms, Risks, When To Seek Care

Black mold is a fungus that develops in damp spaces, often growing in cardboard, paper, soil, or highly…

Nursing’s Shanina Knighton explains how moisture in basements causes toxicity

7 secretly toxic basement items experts warn ’cause asthma, allergies, and a host of other ailments’ – plus…

Carytown welcome sign approved by Planning Commission

More than a decade after it was first proposed, the Carytown Merchants Association has won approval to place…

Veteran-owned bourbon company raises money for service members

Virginia Beach veteran Harold Underdown co-founded Four Branches Bourbon, which raised over $400,000 for groups that support service…

Richmond-based United Network for Organ Sharing responds to criticism at Congress, calling it 'defamatory'

"UNOS has never engaged in any unlawful behavior," the nonprofit said. "Any statement to the contrary is outrageous…

City Hall performance review shows major progress

City Hall performance review shows major progress