Glenn Youngkin
- Scholle IPN to Expand in Smyth County, Creating 75 New Jobs
Global flexible packaging solutions company to invest $31.1 million to add new production lines and new rail track
- 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 res
- 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 innovative building solutions, will invest $27 million to expand its operation at 200 Kingspan Way in Frederick County. Kingspan Insulation LLC manufactures energy efficiency and moisture management products for the residential […]
- 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 since the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) launched the state’s vaccination campaign in late December 2020. VDH reached this vaccination milestone as we celebrate National Public Health Week. That figure of […]
- 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 Virginia, into law on Gold Star Spouses Day. The bill gives local governments the opportunity to offer tax relief for surviving spouses of a member of the Armed Forces who died […]
- 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 Youngkin today announced that Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (-Hamilton”), a Bermuda-headquartered provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance services, will invest at least $415,000 to establish the U.S. headqu
- 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 in Lynchburg. The Governor was joined by the bill’s patron, Senator Mark Peake(R-Lynchburg), and other legislative and law enforcement leaders. The family of Jody -BJ” Upton Jr., a young father tragically killed in […]
- $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
- 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 Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will invest $97 million to expand its bioanalytical laboratory operations into three new locations in the Greater Richmond region and expects […]
- Easy Dynamics to Expand in Fairfax County, Creating 61 New Jobs
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Easy Dynamics Corporation, a technology services provider with a core focus in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and information sharing, will invest $100,000 to expand its operation in Fairfax County. The project will create 61 new jobs, including software engineers, business analysts, project managers, and other business support roles.
- Walgreens to Establish Micro-Fulfillment Center in Hanover County, Creating 249 New Jobs
-The Walgreens Micro-Fulfillment Center in Hanover County will be located in strategic proximity to all East Coast markets and greater Richmond’s workforce
- Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Augusta County Virginia
~ New 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center will pick, pack, and ship larger-sized customer items ~ RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County. The facility at 32 Trader Road in Fishersville will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping bulky […]
- AutoZone to Establish Major East Coast Distribution Center and Direct Import Facility in New Kent County, Creating 352 New Jobs
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), the nation’s leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County.
- Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin Removes Mask Mandates to Empower Parents to Opt-Out
Since day one, we have worked to empower Virginia parents who want to have a voice in the upbringing and education of their children.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Speech to the Joint Assembly
Good afternoon. Standing here before you, and looking around this room, I’m struck by the history that’s been made in this place, the people’s house. As well as the fact that the work you do here has great consequence for the people of Virginia. And so it is as we gather here today. Mr. Speaker, […]
- Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Inaugural Address
Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor Sears, Attorney General Miyares, Madame President, Members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court, my fellow Virginians. Today we gather, not as individuals, nor as Republicans or Democrats but as Virginians. And for the 73rd time in the history of Virginia, the home of American Democracy, we’re participating […]