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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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Police ID ‘2 heroes,’ Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin, killed ‘in the line of duty’ in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The driver accused of "executing" two police officers calmly walked away following a traffic…

Doctors offer $1,200+ to seniors willing to test norovirus vaccine

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting emergency department and urgent care visits…

The Save Local Pharmacies Act hopes to eliminate pharmacy deserts by keeping small businesses alive

The bill is designed to protect essential health care and lower costs for Virginians. NORFOLK, Va. — More…

18 employees arrested at nursing home. This isn’t the first VDH investigation.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health confirmed its Office of Licensure and Certification is conducting…

Chamber: Northern Virginia affordability is ‘a serious regional issue’

Affordability has become a top concern for Northern Virginia business leaders trying to attract new talent and new…

Federal court denies health provider’s bid to limit US Department of Labor’s OSH Act enforcement authority

NEW YORK – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has denied a Staten…

Geographic Concentration of Immigrants in Construction

In some states, reliance on foreign-born labor is particularly evident. More than half (53%) of the three million…

Multiple staff members arrested at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Several staff members were arrested at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Wednesday following an ongoing investigation…

How Virginia’s poultry and local businesses are being impacted

ROANOKE, Va. – Bird flu cases have been on the rise recently.A chicken flock in Accomack County tested…

Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland…

Richmond Schools fraud and abuse tip line went unchecked for months

RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond Public Schools audit found that the district's fraud and abuse tip line was…

Nursing home care worsens, Virginia struggles to hold facilities accountable

RICHMOND, Va — The quality of care in Virginia's nursing homes is getting worse, according to regulators, but…

Karin’s Florist Serves Virginia on Valentines Day 2025

Karin’s Florist has been serving its local community of Vienna, Virginia for 67 years. The current President Maris…

Head of agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump over firing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the federal agency that seeks to protect whistleblowers has filed a lawsuit…