Governor Youngkin
- Garrett Presses DMV Panel to Suspend Driver Privilege Cards and Defend Election Integrity
Delegate Tom Garrett calls on the DMV Subcommittee to pass House Bill 993 suspending driver privilege cards that move illegal residents closer to voter rolls and undermine federal law.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- Budget Amendment Switches Bonus from Percentage to $1,500 Flat Amount
A Virginia budget amendment converts Governor Youngkin’s proposed 2 percent bonus for teachers and state employees into a flat $1,500 payment.
- Virginia’s decision on the federal school choice tax credit program is imminent
Virginia’s state program faces sunset by Todd Truitt Two Democratic Governors have now selected to participate a new federal tax-credit scholarship. Kathy Hochul, the New York governor, announced this week her state would opt in.
- Virginia’s RGGI Rejoin Plan: A Costly Carbon Tax in Disguise
RGGI, a cap-and-trade program involving several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, requires power plants to purchase allowances for their carbon emissions through quarterly auctions. Proponents claim the proceeds fund clean energy and resiliency projects, but opponents point out the program’s regressive nature, hitting low-income households hardest through higher utility rates.
- Governor Youngkin Champions Trump’s Peace Through Strength Strategy Amid Rising Global Tensions
Youngkin’s remarks underscore a key Republican foreign policy tenet: a robust, unmatched military serves as the ultimate deterrent.
- Virginia’s RGGI Debacle Exposes Democratic Assault on Family Budgets
Now, newly inaugurated Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has signaled her intent to drag Virginia back into RGGI, potentially costing ratepayers $500 million annually—or about $1,100 per household.
- Youngkin’s term made Virginia stronger and more prosperous
Last night, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his final State of the Commonwealth Address. It was more than just a goodbye.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Major Accomplishments in Strengthening Oversight of Virginia’s Nursing Homes
Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday hosted a public event at the Patrick Henry Building to recognize major accomplishments delivered under Executive Order 52, “Strengthening Oversight of Virginia’s Nursing Homes,” and to honor the state employees whose work rebuilt critical oversight systems serving Virginia’s most vulnerable seniors.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Polyzent to Launch First Manufacturing Facility in Lynchburg
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Polyzent Trading, a Virginia-based startup specializing in the manufacturing of stretch film wrap used for industrial palletizing and shipping, will invest $1.1 million to develop the company’s first manufacturing site in Lynchburg. At full capacity, the facility will create 20 new jobs across manufacturing, marketing, and management positions.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Veterans Network Tops 30,000 Registered Users
Free online hub now serving more than 30,000 veterans, service members, and families RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a resource built by veterans for veterans, has reached 30,000 registered users across the Commonwealth.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Highlights Strong Growth in Virginia Job Openings and Hiring
Today, Governor Youngkin announced that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) May 2025 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reports a sharp increase in job openings and hires.
- Virginia Republicans Champion Bill to Protect Hindu Swastika, Criminalize Nazi Hakenkreuz
In a landmark move, Virginia’s Republican-led legislature has passed House Bill 2783, a law that carefully distinguishes between the sacred swastika, a symbol of peace and prosperity in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and the Nazi Hakenkreuz, a notorious emblem of hate.
- Danika Roem’s “Free School Meals” Campaign is Bad for Students and Creates Food Deserts
After failing to pass legislation last year that would have made breakfast and lunch free for all public school students regardless of income (at a staggering cost of $201.5 million),