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- RBW Sports & Classics to Establish New Facility in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that RBW Sports & Classics, the United Kingdom’s only manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars, will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County. The new facility will produce the […]
- Afton Scientific to Expand Biopharmaceutical Facility in Albemarle County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Afton Scientific, a manufacturer of sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, will invest over $200 million to expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Albemarle County. The project will create hundreds of new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with several states for the project. “Afton Scientific’s multi-million dollar expans
- First Responder Wellness Office Established, Increasing Coordination and Support for First Responder Wellness
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 38, which directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish an Office of First Responder Wellness at the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to support the emotional, physical, and overall personal wellness of first responders in the Commonwealth. Given the significant cumulative effect […]
- Reservations for USA Flight 2024
30 days. With all of the uncertainty and distractions of this election season, it’s easy to forget it’s significance. At this point, there is only a passing vapor of time until we name the next President of the United States. Though if you ask most folks, there is little excitement. And even less willingness to […]
- Virginia Announces Over $2.5 Million in Growth and Opportunity Grants
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $2.5 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for 21 projects focused on creating workforce pipelines for targeted industries and supporting the cultivation of critical industry resources to attract and grow Virginia-based businesses. “GO Virginia enables us to make strategic investments in […]
- Port Strike, Calls by Governor Glenn Youngkin On The Federal Government To Resolve It
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following statement on the port strike on the east and gulf coasts that jeopardizes the livelihoods of countless Americans and cripples supply chains nationwide: “Every day this strike of Port Workers along the East and Gulf Coasts continues, the economic impacts intensify, affecting livelihoods, supply chains and prices. […]
- Guns and MS-13 Inside Loudoun County Public School System
00:00:05 >>> A STUDENT WHO ALLEGEDLY HAS TIES TO MS-13 IS ATTENDING A LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. AND ACCORDING TO SOURCES THE STUDENT WAS ARRESTED LAST YEAR AFTER THREATENING TO KILL A FELLOW STUDENT AND WAS CAUGHT CARRYING A LOADED GUN. 7NEWS REPORTER NICK MINOCK IS PRESSING LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS […]
- Desi Fresh Foods Brings 56 Jobs to Frederick County with Virginia Facility
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Desi Fresh Foods, a leading U.S. producer of dahi, or South Asian yogurt, and lassi, a drinkable South Asian yogurt, will invest a significant amount of money to open a new manufacturing facility to Frederick County, Va. The new facility will create 56 new jobs and allow […]
- Virginia New School Performance and Support Framework and Accreditation Results
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Virginia Department of Education has released the 2024 accreditation results which classify 85.4% of Virginia schools as fully accredited. Today’s accreditation certifications are a testament to the failure of Virginia’s current accreditation system to provide parents, educators, and communities timely, accurate and actionable insight
- Federal Emergency Declaration Has Been Approved to Aid Recovery Efforts in Southwest Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin assesses storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Grayson, Virginia on September 29, 2024. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin. RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin announced today that the Commonwealth’s request for a federal emergency declaration for Public Assistance, Emergency Protective Measures and Direct Federal Assistance is approve
- Storm Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin visited Damascus in Southwest Virginia today alongside U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith, State Senator Todd Pillion, and Delegate Israel O’Quinn to assess the storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and emphasized the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting the affected communities in their recovery efforts. “We are heartbroken for all Virginians and Americans […]
- Virginia Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Helene
RICHMOND, VA — Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene later this week. While the current track takes the center of the storm west of Virginia, National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts indicate that the western portions of the state could […]
- More Jobs Coming to Scott County Manufacturing Facility
Custom building solutions manufacturer will create 50 new jobs in Southwest Virginia RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that VFP Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure for telecommunications, public safety radio, data centers, and utility projects, will invest $5 million to expand its facility in Scott County. The expansion […]
- Glenn Youngkin Announces Homestead Creamery Expansion in Franklin County
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Artificial Intelligence Company to Expand Headquarters in Virginia
Enabled Intelligence, Inc. to invest $1.4 million, create 117 new jobs in Fairfax County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Enabled Intelligence, Inc., a provider of secure and accurate data labeling services to enable artificial intelligence applications, will invest $1.4 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County. The company will add over […]
- Glenn Youngkin Announces Consumer News and Business Channel Names Virginia America’s Top State for Business
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC.
- Illegal Alien Kills Loudoun County Resident in a Carjacking in Sterling, Virginia
Loudoun County, VA (July 31, 2024): The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has confirmed that Mr. Jose Aguilar-Martinez, the suspect in the fatal carjacking on July 28, 2024, in Sterling, is an undocumented non-citizen. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detainer has been since issued for him by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Mr. Aguilar-Martinez appears […]
- KSB USA/North America to Expand Henrico County Facility
German pump and industrial valve supplier marks 35th anniversary of Henrico facility with $25 million expansion RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that KSB USA/North America, a leading supplier of pumps and industrial valves, will invest $25 million to expand its Henrico County facility, adding an additional loading dock office space and updating its […]
- Google Announcing Support for Virginia Computer Science Partnerships in K-12, Community Colleges and Higher Education Centers
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin alongside Google Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf announced that Google pledged to invest $300 million in Virginia with a total economic impact to the Commonwealth at approximately $8.8 billion. In addition, Google announced a $250,000 grant to Virginia’s computer science advocacy and service provider, CodeVA. CodeVA will partner to
- Virginia’s Unemployment Rate Decreased to 3.2 Percent in February
Virginia payroll employment increased by 21,300 in February. RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in February while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 21,300 jobs. The Commonwealth’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.2% is 1.4 percentage points below the rate from a year ago. The labor […]
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Statement on the Murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
- Statement from Mike Clancy on Vandalism of Campaign Sign
Ashburn, VA – This weekend, it was brought to our attention that one of our large 4 feet x 8 feet campaign signs on Route 28 in the Loudoun County portion of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District was vandalized with graffiti. The word “WEIRD” was spray-painted across the sign, a clear and troubling attempt to undermine […]
- Illegal Alien Charged with Killing Virginian Lauryn Ni’Kole Leonard
** None of the current Elected Officials of the democrat party have offered condolences. Tim Kaine who is currently running for the Virginia State Senate Seat has not commented on illegal aliens in his state. In a distressing repeat of recent trends, another illegal immigrant has been charged with the death of an American citizen. […]
- Illegal Alien in Loudoun County Accused of Running Over Grandmother Had California Driver License
** None of the current Elected Officials of the democrat party have offered condolences. Suhas Subramanyam who is currently running for the 10th District Congressional Seat has not commented on illegal aliens in his county.** Mike Clancy who is running for the 10th Congressional Seat in Virginia has condemned the actions of this illegal immigrant. […]
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Commemorates National Hire a Veteran Day in Virginia
Governor reaffirms Virginia’s dedication to serving as a top state for veteran employment RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin commemorated today, July 25, 2024, as National Hire a Veteran Day in Virginia to remind and encourage Virginia employers to reach out and recruit military veterans to fill positions in their companies and organizations.
- Paris Olympics mock Christianity’s Last Supper during Opening Ceremonies
The opening ceremony was a foul, obscene, and disgusting display scorning that which is sacred for over 2 billion Christians. Xi Van Fleet, immigrant from China, survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, and Loudoun County mother, saw it for what it was. She tweeted out, “The radical Woke Marxism is never about tolerance and respect, it […]
- Sheriff Mike Chapman Voted “Loudoun’s Favorites”
Loudoun Now’s annual list of “Loudoun’s Favorites” was released today and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has been recognized as Favorite Government Service and Sheriff Mike Chapman as Favorite Public Servant for the fourth year in a row. “I’m proud that the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has been named Loudoun’s Favorite Government Service and […]
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Participates in Manufacturing Panel to Bring it to Virginia
- International Mining Equipment Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia
Liebherr Mining Equipment investing $72.3 million to increase global mining truck production in the City of Newport News and the City of
- Governor Youngkin Acts On 60 Additional Bills, Vetoing 22 That Would Weaken Criminal Penalties and Undermine Public Safety
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Cold Storage Warehousing Provider to Expand in Virginia
For Immediate Release: February 20, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Amazon announces deal with Dominion Energy to develop a small nuclear reactor
Amazon announced Wednesday that it entered into an agreement with Dominion Energy to pay for the development of a small modular reactor as the utility explores building one at its North Anna Power Station, an existing traditional nuclear power plant in Louisa County.
- Anne Donohue, School board member resigns from job over Hatch Act violation
Only three days after being elected to the Loudoun County School Board, it was made public that Leesburg resident Anne Donohue (At-Large) resigned from her Department of Justice job after the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) found her to be in breach of the Hatch Act.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces August Economic Indicators Signal Continued Labor Market Strength
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced an increase of just over 7,300 more employed Virginians in August, bringing the total to 226,954 more Virginians employed since January 2022.
- Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year with $5.1 Billion in Excess Resources
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues ended fiscal year 2023 $3.0 billion over the official revenue forecast, generating $5.1 billion in excess resources for the year.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Praises State Air Pollution Control Board’s Repeal of RGGI
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2023 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Yellow Dog Software Development Company to Expand in Virginia
Yellow Dog Software to invest $150,000 to expand facility in City of Norfolk, creating 20 new jobs
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $90 Million in Grants to Develop Industrial Sites Across Commonwealth
Virginia Business Ready Sites Program helps attract new businesses by increasing portfolio of competitive project-ready sites RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a total of $90 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants for 21 sites across the Commonwealth.
- Amazon Web Services Plans to Invest $35 Billion in the Commonwealth by 2040 to Expand Data Center Campuses
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2023 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- George Mason University Joins All Other Virginia Public Colleges to Freeze Tuition for In-State Students
For Immediate Release: September 29, 2022 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Pangiam Travel and Security Technology Company to Establish Headquarters in Virginia, Creating 201 New Jobs
The company is a leading provider of facial recognition technology, cloud-based applications, and data-driven digital identity solutions to customers across the global transportation and security sectors.
- Lamination Solutions Company Selects Virginia for Mid-Atlantic Operation
North American Specialty Laminations LLC to invest $2 million, create 44 jobs in Roanoke County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that North American Specialty Laminations LLC (“NASL”), the North American leader in differentiated lamination solutions to the building products industry, will invest $2 million to establish a mid-Atlantic operation in Roanoke County. The […]
- Lutron Electronics to Build Manufacturing Facility in Hanover County
Lighting control leader to invest $28.3 million
- Civica Inc. to Expand in Greater Richmond-Petersburg Region, Investing $27.8 Million for a New Testing Facility
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that non-profit Civica Inc. (Civica) will invest $27.8 million to establish a new laboratory testing facility at Meadowville Technology Park in Chesterfield County. The company will construct a 55,000-square-foot facility to support Civica’s Petersburg pharmaceutical manufacturing operation through quality testing and development of new produc
- Virginia to address Teacher Shortages and Launches Bridging the Gap Initiative
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today new measures to address teacher shortages and recover learning loss. Joined by local superintendents, school board members, state legislators, students, teachers, and parents, Governor Youngkin signed Executive Directive Three: Addressing Teacher Shortages in Virginia Schools and launched the Bridging the Gap Initiative at Colonial Forge High School in Staff
- Coronado Global Resources to Expand in Southwest Virginia, Creating 181 New Jobs
International metallurgical coal producer to increase capacity in Buchanan County and Tazewell County with a $169.1 million venture
- Oldcastle APG, Leading Lawn and Garden Manufacturer Selects Virginia for Expansion
Oldcastle APG Lawn & Garden creating 28 new jobs, renovating vacant building into new production facility RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Oldcastle APG, the second largest manufacturer of lawn and garden products in North America, is renovating a vacant building in the City of Suffolk into one of the company’s most […]
- DroneUp, Creating 655 Jobs in Virginia
DroneUp will invest $7 million to expand its headquarters at 160 Newtown Road in Virginia Beach, creating 510 new jobs. The company will also invest $20.2 million to establish a new testing, training, and R&D center for drone operators at Richard Bland College, which will create 145 new jobs.
- Hilton Expanding Global Headquarters in Fairfax County
Leading global hospitality company to upgrade headquarters, creating 350 new jobs over the next five years in Virginia
- Potter’s Craft Cider Expands Production to Meet Surging East Coast Demand
Potter’s Craft Cider’s commitment to supporting local growers and crafting innovative beverages inspire Virginians to celebrate the rich heritage of apple production in the Commonwealth