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School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

Education Department tells Fairfax County School Board to rescind transgender-inclusive policies

Fairfax County Public Schools and other Northern Virginia school districts are being pressured by the U.S. Department of Education to reverse their policies that support transgender children.

Who Stands With Our Children?

Conservatives recently celebrated, and rightfully so, as...

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Axxor to Expand Paper Honeycomb in Pittsylvania County, Creating 21 New Jobs

Axxor took a chance on Virginia in 2011 as an entry point into the North American market, and its continued growth in Pittsylvania County is a great success story,

Virginia Releases Education Report Finding Sliding Education Performance and Lowered Standards in Virginia

Today Governor Glenn Youngkin received the Department of Education’s report “Our Commitment to Virginians: High Expectations and Excellence for All Students.” The education report builds upon Governor Youngkin’s direction in Executive Order One issued on his first day in office. The Governor affirmed his guiding principles to address troubling data trends and outlined policy recommendations to restore excellence in education in Virginia. 

Virongy Biosciences Creating up to 70 New Jobs

Virongy Biosciences Inc. to invest $471,000 to begin development of diagnostic technologies for viral pathogens

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...

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).

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...

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. 

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