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Virginia’s budget surplus grows as revenues beat expectations due to Republican management

Virginia’s general fund revenues rose sharply in April, bucking signs of a national economic cooldown as the state continues to post steady long-time job growth and rake in more tax dollars than projected.

Response to “Trump’s Attack on Offshore Wind is Hurting Virginia. Why Aren’t Republican Leaders Fighting for Us?”

The Virginia Mercury article (May 19, 2025) argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting offshore wind project approvals, permits, and funding is detrimental to Virginia’s economy, particularly the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, and criticizes Republican leaders like Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares for not opposing it.

Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their U.S. pricing models with those in similarly wealthy countries.

Governor personally appeals to new Trump administration, staffers to make Virginia their home

Gov.  has released a inviting President-elect ‘s new cabinet and staffers to live in rather than the District of Columbia or Maryland. He cites Virginia’s public system and pro-business climate as reasons why Virginia is a great place to live.

The “Make Virginia Your Home” video highlights the easy access to D.C., great quality of life, safe communities, award-winning and lower than D.C. or Maryland. Virginia also has a thriving tourism, state park, and historical legacy.

“With the amazing job Gov. Youngkin has done bringing common sense, low taxes, and high quality of life to his state, it’s no wonder that he has a compelling case to make to people who are exploring next steps in the region,” said Trump transition team spokesman Brian Hughes in a recent interview with FOX.

Youngkin says he has no plans to join the because he is committed to finishing his four-year term as , ending in 2025. Virginia is one of a few states that limit its governors to one term.

The lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 seats in the of Delegates will be on the ballot on Nov. 4, 2025 in addition to the governor’s seat.

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