Glenn Youngkin
- ‘Trump Pledge’ may be more critical than ‘Republican Pledge’ as Sears faces two ‘pledge breakers’ in gubernatorial primary
Lt. Gov Winsome Sears, who is running for the Republican nomination to succeed term-limited Gov. Glenn Youngkin, may have a primary fight June 17, now that two former conservative Republican state legislators, Del David LaRock and Sen. Amanda Chase, have decided to challenge her. Because Republicans are using the official state primary to nominate candidates, just […]
- Bill to boost college opportunities for prisoners awaits Youngkin’s action
A bill to boost higher education opportunities for prisoners cleared Virginia’s legislature with bipartisan backing and could soon be signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
- United behind Spanberger, Va.’s Democratic Party reminds voters of Republicans’ three-way primary
Monday marked the first day that Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates could deliver their collection of petition signatures to the state’s Board of Elections, which officially puts them on the ballot. With former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger as the Democratic nominee for governor, the Democratic Party of Virginia is reminding voters that Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, once the […]
- Democrats seize on enthusiasm gap in 2025 Virginia House races
Stephen Miller-Pitts is making his second bid to unseat Republican Del. Carrie Coyner in the 75th House District, which includes parts of Chesterfield and Prince George counties and the city of Hopewell. The combat veteran, educator, service-disabled small business owner and community activist previously ran against Coyner in 2023, losing by just five percentage points. […]
- University of Virginia Dissolves DEI Office
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors has passed a resolution dissolving its Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships and ordering an audit of university policies and programs to ensure they are in compliance with the Equal Protection Clause of U.S. Constitution.
- A Plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter safeguards
As Virginia moves to limit social media access for minors under 16, a national child safety group is urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to strengthen protections for families navigating the digital world. The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) is calling on the governor to make parental controls more accessible and user-friendly as he reviews recently passed […]
- Governor Youngkin to laid-off federal workers: We’ll hire you
Among the thousands of federal workers who’ve been forced out or taken buyouts in the past month, surely some would be perfect fits for the many vacancies in Pennsylvania’s state government. That, at least, is the thinking of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who recently directed his state to not only offer aid to laid-off constituents, but […]
- Loudoun School Board April Chandler Supports Raisings, Unions and Controversial Toilet Policy
April Chandler, a Democratic-endorsed member of the Loudoun County School Board, has emerged as a key figure in recent votes that have stirred both support and backlash in Virginia’s third-largest school district.
- Marty Martinez’s Retail Theft Repeal Bill Stalls at Virginia House
A bold attempt by Delegate Fernando “Marty” Martinez (D-Leesburg) to repeal Virginia’s stringent organized retail theft law met an abrupt halt during the 2025 legislative session, as the House of Delegates opted to punt the issue to the Virginia State Crime Commission for further study.
- Carroll County to gain 118 new jobs from a new indoor farming operation
Oasthouse Ventures of the U.K., a business development company that specializes in greenhouses with low carbon emissions, has invested $104.8 million in its first controlled environment agriculture facility in Carroll County. It plans to grow tomatoes in this operation. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the governor of Virginia, announced on Friday that this project would create initially […]
- Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say
Virginia’s criminal justice future is shaking up the status quo. In a departure from tradition, a probation reform bill is uniting unlikely allies across party lines.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils "Virginia Has Jobs" Initiative: An Open Door to New Opportunities
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs”, a bold effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by connecting Virginia’s tremendous job opportunities with a robust and talented workforce.
- Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate
With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.
- It’s time for Virginia legislators to pay more than lip service to social media protections for kids
Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a bone-chilling warning on the impact of social media platforms on minors, calling on Congress to issue tobacco-like warning labels. This was followed in Virginia by an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin directing health and education officials to establish guidance for a “phone-free education” in Virginia.
- Virginia Democrats Kill Car Tax Credit before Senate panel
At the crack of dawn on Tuesday, a Democratic-led Senate subcommittee rejected or delayed several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature tax cut proposals, opting instead to fold them into ongoing budget negotiations or disregard them altogether.
- NEW POLL: GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN IS POPULAR, THE CAR TAX IS NOT
FAIRFAX, VA – A new poll released today by the Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum shows Virginians strongly approve of Governor Glenn Youngkin and support his plan to provide working class Virginians with a car tax credit. Nearly three quarters of likely voters polled support the Governor’s plans to provide additional car tax relief to […]
- Data centers fuel energy debates as lawmakers seek ratepayer protections
With data centers placing an ever-growing strain on the grid, Virginia legislators are introducing measures to ensure residents don’t bear the brunt of rising energy costs caused by the booming industry. However, the proposals are facing stiff resistance.
- As George Mason Grapples With Pro-Terror Student Radicals, Virginia Dems Block Anti-Semitism Expert From University Board
Police found guns and pro-Hamas materials in the home of two students, and the FBI arrested a third for plotting a terror attack on Israeli consulate L: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (Win McNamee/Getty Images) R: Anti-Semitism lawyer Kenneth Marcus (ed.gov) In recent weeks, local and federal law enforcement officials found guns and pro-terror materials in […]
- Virginia takes aim at Pharmacy benefit managers in Medicaid overhaul
A bipartisan proposal to centralize Virginia’s Medicaid pharmacy benefits under a single state-contracted pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) is gaining momentum. On Thursday, a Senate bill spearheaded by Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, and co-sponsored by Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, cleared the Senate Education and Health Committee. Pharmacy benefits managers act as intermediaries between
- Democrat Senate panel kills “right-to-work” law in state constitution
A push to enshrine Virginia’s “right-to-work” laws in the state constitution was blocked Tuesday by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, which voted 8-7 along party lines to defeat the proposed amendment. Senate Joint Resolution 271, introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, aimed to make it unlawful to deny employment based on union membership or […]
- Youngkin, GOP lawmakers push for transgender sports ban
Republican lawmakers, joined by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, Attorney General Jason Miyares and student athletes, gathered on Wednesday to support legislation that would bar transgender students from participating in school sport teams inconsistent with their biological sex.
- Grant Funding for Cumberland County
Grants will fund an agricultural economic development plan to address gaps in the rural economy and improve food access in Cumberland County
- Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the ‘right to work’ in Virginia constitution
Senate Republicans intend to introduce a law to enshrine the ‘right to work’ in Virginia constitution Senate Republicans announced Tuesday that they are attempting to amend the Virginia constitution in order to codify Virginia’s “right-towork” law. Virginia passed the law in 1947, which says that workers don’t have to pay dues for unions simply because […]
- Fairfax School Board approves new contract for teachers, but raises are dependent on county budget
The contract does promise a raise in pay for all teachers. However, Frisch pointed out that the funding depends on the county government. It faces a projected $292.7 million revenue gap, a shortfall caused by declining commercial real estate tax revenues and increasing employee compensation costs due to the rising cost of living.
- Water crisis looms over start of 2025 Virginia Legislative session
When Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears found herself boiling water in her Richmond apartment after Monday’s powerful winter storm had pummeled the city, she quickly realized she was dealing with more than just a temporary nuisance. Like thousands of residents and most of the 140 members of Virginia’s General Assembly, who had arrived in the state […]
- Feds approve Republican amendments to Virginia’s K-12 accountability and support plan
The board, supported by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, made the changes after its members said data from Virginia’s existing accountability system wasn’t clearly delineated when determining the quality of schools or student learning outcomes.
- Senate majority leader champions Tysons casino bill
A lobbying flyer shared with lawmakers in Virginia includes a rendering Comstock’s proposed casino development at Tysons.
- Fairfax County Public Schools Promote Trans Activism against Survey of Parents
Some Democrats at the national level seem to recognize that their extremist positions on so-called “transgender rights” at the expense of all others have cost them significantly.
- Evaporative Technologies Company to Expand in Virginia
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Virginia Parents Protect their Children from Addictive Social Media
Reclaiming Childhood Task Force established to address youth mental health crisis RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils Budget Amendments to Keep Delivering for Students and Families, Bringing Direct Aid to Education Commitment to More Than $22 Billion Over the Biennium
For Immediate Release: December 13, 2024 Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces, “Keep Virginia Winning” Budget to Deliver on Critical Investments and Expand Tax Relief for Hardworking Virginians
- Duchess Dairy Expansion in Wythe County
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced today that Duchess Dairy will invest approximately $895,000 to expand its dairy processing operations in Wythe County. The family-owned and operated dairy manufacturer plans to grow its operation by adding a production line of churned butter, in addition to its current line of premium bottled milk. “Growing small businesses in our […]
- Southwest Virginia is not a candidate for nuclear power, but any proposals will be carefully evaluated
Many have talked about the “moonshot”, which Governor Youngkin has undertaken to build a small-modular reactor (SMR) on the coalfields in Southwest Virginia. It was part of the “All the Above” Energy Plan. The LENOWISCO Planning District, District 1, responded almost immediately by facilitating a feasibility study to determine whether an SMR could be located […]
- Governor Youngkin seeks additional $290 million boost for school construction
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia.
- “Incubators of democracy”: Kemp says tough campaign cycle for Virginia
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is on the executive committee of the Republican Governors Association and will be serving with new Chairman Brian Kemp (Georgia) and Vice Chair Greg Gianforte (Montana).
- 347th Tribute Ceremony highlights continued relationship between Indian tribes and Commonwealth
Governor Glenn Youngkin is presented with a tribute in the form of a deer by Chief Mark “Falling Star” Custalow at the 347th Tribute Ceremony at the Governor’s Executive Mansion on Nov. 26. (Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of the Governor).
- Governor personally appeals to new Trump administration, staffers to make Virginia their home
Youngkin releases video to attract Trump administration employees to live in Virginia. The governor and President-elect are seen here June 28 at a campaign rally in Chesapeake. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Pre-Proposal and Application Dates for Food Access Grant Program
Grants support new and existing food retailers to improve food security in urban and rural food deserts RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the pre-proposal and application dates for the next round of Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) program grants.
- For Trump, winning back the White House was ‘all about that base.’
There was an interesting revelation in a recent panel discussion at the University of Richmond about the 2024 election where all of us outsiders learned – to varying levels of astonishment – that Donald Trump’s campaign had no interest in persuading undecideds.
- Virginia Executive Action to Catalyze Growth of Workforce Housing Supply
a new initiative at Virginia Housing that will invest $75 million over five years with the potential to catalyze $750 million and build 5,000 units of workforce housing in conjunction with economic development projects in the Commonwealth.
- Youngkin urges Hurricane Helene survivors to contact officials, shares storm recovery update
Virginia and federal officials are trying to contact Southwest Virginia residents impacted by Hurricane Helene and urging them to complete their applications for recovery funds dedicated to the region, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a press briefing Thursday afternoon. The governor provided an update on the state’s continued recovery from the storm, which hit Virginia […]
- Google, Virginia policy makers discuss growing data center demand
Leading tech firm Google, which has invested over $4 billion in Virginia and owns three data center campuses in the northern region of the state, co-hosted a private meeting in Richmond Tuesday alongside the state’s energy department to talk about how electric grid investments can meet data centers’ rising energy needs.
- VDOT awards $22 million in federal funding for EV chargers along Virginia interstates and highways
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the next round of recipients to receive federal funding to build electric vehicle charging stations along interstates and state highways.
- Youngkin launches Virginia Veterans Network to support military families
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday unveiled the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a new comprehensive online resource designed to support the state’s veterans, transitioning service members and their families.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Blue Catfish Processing Grant Award to Hampton Seafood Processor
Grant will increase Amory Seafood’s purchasing, processing, and sales of local wild-caught blue catfish RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Amory Seafood has been awarded $247,000 through the Governor’s Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program.
- Virginia governor vows to petition the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary over voter roll issue
Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ruled that Virginia must add 1,500 voters identified as non-citizens back onto the state’s voter rolls.
- Virginia celebrates successful two-year anniversary of Operation Bold Blue Line and Ceasefire Virginia partnership
Governor Glenn Youngkin today celebrated the successes of Operation Bold Blue Line (OBBL) and Attorney General Jason Miyares’ Ceasefire Virginia over the last two years.
- Governor establishes Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding following hurricane damage
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Directive 9 Establishing the Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding within the Office of the Governor. “In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene affecting Southwest Virginia, it is imperative to create a dedicated office to support the coordination of long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts,” said Governor Glenn Young
- Virginia announces more than $1.8 million in Industrial Revitalization Funds
Funding will support job creation and community revitalization through the renovation of derelict infrastructure Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced over $1.8 million in Industrial Revitalization Funds (IRF) for Rockbridge County and the towns of Pamplin and Tazewell. The three awarded projects will create over 25 jobs and leverage an additional $2.5 million in private investment. […]