Glenn Youngkin
- 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 available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place […
- 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 Shamrock Farms, a leading dairy product manufacturer, will invest $59 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The project will create 28 new jobs and add 81,000 square […]
- 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 expand its operations in Caroline County. The project will create 59 new jobs and include the establishment of a warehouse and distribution center, as well as cut stone and stone product […]
- 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 follows a previous announcement that the Blue Ridge Parkway would be closed indefinitely to clear debris caused by Hurricane Helene. Visitors are invited to come experience fall in Virginia. “Virginia is excited […]
- 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 in Grades 3-8 showed some improvement in the Standards of Learning testing in Math and Reading in the 2023-2024 school year. This year’s improvements followed the extensive work done by many Virginia […]
- 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 […]
- 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. […]
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Virginia General Fund Finishes the Fiscal Year 2022 with Surplus of Nearly $2 Billion
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia ended the fiscal year 2022 with a $1.94 billion general fund revenue surplus. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose 16.3 percent, based on preliminary data.
- Boeing Announcing HQ Relocation
Boeing became the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus’ first foundational partner in 2021 to broaden its technology focus across Aerospace & Defense applications, bolstering Virginia as a global innovation hub.
- Republicans Expand Health Care Coverage Options For Virginia’s Realtor Community
This legislation gives thousands of Virginians the opportunity to purchase affordable, comprehensive health insurance and continue to cut down on the cost of living
- High Liner Foods Continues to Invest in City of Newport News Operation
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that High Liner Foods Incorporated (High Liner Foods), a leading North American value-added frozen seafood company, will continue to invest in modernizing its facility in Newport News with new equipment and product lines. -We are excited that High Liner Foods is reinvesting in its Newport News facility […]
- 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,