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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.

Arlington leader opposes a region-wide tax on sales to support Metro

Arlington's representative in a panel that is studying D.C. Metro financing opposes a regional sales tax for the transit system.

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.

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Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families, Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin

RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand...

Shamrock Farms to Invest $59 Million in Augusta County Expansion

Dairy product manufacturer to add 28 new jobs in conjunction with their 10th anniversary of operation in Virginia   RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that...

Marble Systems to Expand Operations in Caroline County

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Marble Systems, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stone products, will invest $9.7 million to...

Blue Ridge Parkway to Reopen

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the National Park Service will reopen the Blue Ridge Parkway on Friday, October 11, 2024. This...

Virginia Students Starting to Recover from Post-Pandemic Learning Loss says Governor Glenn Youngkin

RICHMOND, VA - Showing the start of learning recovery from the extended pandemic school closures and the most significant learning loss of students’ nationwide, Virginia students...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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