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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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…

VDH inspections reveal years-long issues inside Colonial Heights nursing home

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) -Colonial Heights Police confirm they have now taken 16 nursing home employees into custody…

‘Magic mushroom’ bill clears Virginia General Assembly

A bill that would regulate the prescription and dispensing of so-called “magic mushrooms” in Virginia passed the House…

Virginia Beer Company Brings Back Storyteller Music Series

WILLIAMSBURG — With NFL Sundays over, Virginia Beer Company (VBC) and local entertainer Steve Hathaway, also known as…

Judge denies city of Richmond’s dismissal motion in whistleblower lawsuit

Connie Clay claims retaliation after disclosing potential FOIA violations.

Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’

Josie Stewart was sacked by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in 2022 after being accidentally identified…

Inspection revealed serious deficiencies before Virginia nursing home death

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Four days before Colonial Heights Police received a complaint about possible elder abuse and…

Local company giving away a free roof

Saints Roofing and Construction say that God put them on this path.