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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Company that owns Colonial Heights nursing home runs several other facilities

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. —The parent company of the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at the center of…

Hometown Heroes: Volunteer Greeters at Green Bay VA Outpatient Center

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Bright and early they are ready. Volunteers at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient…

Richmond councilman calls for audit of FOIA request process

Virginia law makes clear local governments maintaining an “atmosphere of secrecy” are at odds with the Freedom of…

Virginia's health department struggles to pay bills, keep employees, watchdog says

The department has been hampered by significant, long-lasting financial mismanagement the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission said.

VLW names 2024 s Unsung Legal Heroes Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has sponsored awards programs recognizing top lawyers in the Old Dominion for years. We know…

Another former Richmond employee files whistleblower suit alleging retaliation

In a civil complaint, Jamyce Vinson claims she was placed on indefinite, unpaid leave after informing the inspector…

Honoring Black History: How local Black-owned business Cookie Chris began in Virginia

In honor of Black History Month, 8News highlighted Cookie Chris, a Black-owned business with two locations in Virginia…

Budget cuts leave oversight office understaffed

As fiscal conservatives prepared to be sworn in for the legislative session, and in coming months, develop a…

Virginia heroes honored at Valor Awards ceremony in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Sixteen first responders were honored Tuesday at the 34th annual Valor Awards in Richmond for…

After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case

After a contentious hearing in Connie Clay’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city, a judge on Friday set…

Quantitative Foundation Gives $20M To House Data Science, Entrepreneurial Initiatives

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan announced a $20 million commitment from the Charlottesville-based Quantitative Foundation on Thursday.…

Virginia lawmakers advance legislation that would give state more powers to hold nursing homes accountable

RICHMOND, Va. — A proposed change in the law that would give the state more powers to hold…

Nursing Dwelling Staffing Shortages Key Focus for Virginia Senior Advocates

RICHMOND — What is the quality of Virginia’s nursing homes? If you ask one advocate, he says “bad.”…

Company stopped sending veterans to those nursing properties amid ‘care issues’

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va — The federal agency that provides healthcare services to veterans stopped sending its patients to…

Vacation heroes rappel down Virginia kids’s hospital to unfold cheer to younger sufferers

Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital on Friday—literally!