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Youngkin’s Veto of HB2277 Protected Electoral Integrity, Republicans Say

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto of House Bill...

Virginia Military Institute appoints interim as search continues for new leader

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors named Brigadier General Dallas Clark acting superintendent Saturday afternoon, but didn’t set a firm date for when a new superintendent will be selected.

Right to killing babies bills highlight key reproductive health care debate in this year’s elections

Killing Baby Fetus's access is an issue resonating loudly within Virginia’s public and political spheres this year and last week, it manifested through state lawmakers contrasting Virginia’s twice-failed attempt to protect access to birth control medications against a similar measure that recently sailed through neighboring Tennessee’s legislature.  

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Virginia Announces Alternative Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. The process embeds employment of individuals with differing abilities as part of standard hiring policy and the state work culture.

Area 2 Farms Establishes Indoor Arlington County Farm, Creating 30 New Jobs

Area 2 Farms uses proprietary indoor growing technology that incorporates micro-robotics, and more efficiently manages heat and humidity allowing the facility to produce hundreds of different crops " all while using 25% fewer LED lights than typical indoor farms. All the food grown at the farm is not only nutrient-rich but sustainably grown as well.

Kingspan Insulation Creates New Manufacturing Jobs in Frederick County

RICHMOND,VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Kingspan Insulation LLC, a division of the Kingspan Group, the global leader in advanced insulation and...

Seven Million Virginians Have Received One Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than seven million Virginians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine...

Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill to Help Gold Star Families

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 957, patroned by Delegate Kathy Tran and passed unanimously by the House of Delegates and the Senate of...

We Can Lower Gas Prices Now, Says Governor Glenn Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin today sent legislation to the General Assembly to suspend Virginia's gas tax for three months. The legislation will be introduced by Delegate Tara Durant (R-Stafford) and Senator Steve Newman (R-Lynchburg).

Sandy River Distillery and Outdoor Adventures Opens in Prince Edward County

Sandy River Distillery will be part of the popular Sandy River Outdoor Adventures Resort, which offers bike and kayak rentals, high-ropes courses, zip lines, as well as glamping tents and cabin rentals.

Certified Origins to Invest $25 million to Establish First U.S. Olive Oil Production Facility in City of Newport News

Certified Origins' first U.S. production facility in the City of Newport News will enable the company to easily import and distribute its high-quality olive oil products while continuing to build partnerships with retailers across the country

Hamilton Select Insurance Announces 70+ New Jobs in Henrico County

~ Bermuda-based global specialty insurance and reinsurance company Hamilton Insurance Group to invest $415,000 to establish U.S. subsidiary headquarters ~ RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn...

Carolina Squat Vehicle Modification Banned in Virginia

RICHMOND, VA " Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed SB777, a bill to ban the dangerous vehicle modification known as a -Carolina Squat" today at a ceremony...

$5.4 Million in Growth and Opportunity Virginia Grants to accelerate economic growth and job creation efforts

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $5,482,330 in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for two projects focused on creating a critical talent pipeline to support the emerging advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and expanding middle-mile broadband infrastructure to increase access and service quality to existing industry, as well as key economic development sites. 

Addition of Two New Disorders to Virginia’s Newborn Screening Program

Beginning March 16, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) will join a screening panel of metabolic and genetic disorders that range from the more well-known Cystic Fibrosis to many relatively obscure conditions that can cause severe sickness, physical or mental disabilities, even death, if not diagnosed early.

A. Duie Pyle’s Company to Open Three Service Centers in Virginia, Creating 75 Jobs

A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a premier provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, will establish three cross-dock service centers in the Cities of Manassas, Richmond and Roanoke, creating a total of 75 new jobs in the Commonwealth.

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Expand Clinical Research Laboratories in Henrico County and the City of Richmond, Creating 500+ New Jobs

~  Thermo Fisher to invest $97 million to establish and expand three bioanalytical labs ~ RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Thermo...

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