Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers

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Virginia Consumer is an original content platform and news aggregator covering the issues that impact people living, working, and spending in the Commonwealth. If government and legislators only respect your dollar, then let’s act like consumers—spend with purpose and change the narrative.

Latest Whistleblowers

Will Richmond region get snow this weekend?

Despite a forecast calling for some wintry weather in greater Richmond on Friday and Sunday, there will likely be no…

Richmond worker tipped off Chesterfield, state about fluoride spike

The whistleblower is how Chesterfield and VDEM found out before Richmond's public utilities director.

Virginia Labor Secretariat Blocks Release of DPOR Oversight Records—Despite Admitting Review Was Complete

RICHMOND, VA (June 4, 2025) — The Office of the Secretary of Labor is refusing to release records related to…

VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part…

Richmond city spokesperson had city-issued credit card suspended

City spokesperson Petula Burks’ purchasing card has been suspended for nearly a year after she failed to clear a backlog…

Richmond City faces lawsuit over alleged FOIA violations

Richmond City faces lawsuit over alleged FOIA violations

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 Information Act,…

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Virginia private security businesses frustrated over state licensing delays

RICHMOND, Va. — They're the people who keep us safe at work, church, entertainment venues,…

Arbitration clause in employment contract deemed binding Virginia Attorneys Weekly

An arbitration provision in a plaintiff’s employment contract should be enforced against him despite his…

Virginia lawmakers delay human trafficking coaching for short-term leases

Lawmakers did not advance measures to implement human trafficking awareness training for short-term rental properties,…