Eric Burk
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network.
Enactment of School Transgender Policies Delayed
Public comment has ended on the Youngkin administration’s draft transgender model policies, but they won’t go into effect until November 26 at the soonest,...
NoVa to Hampton Roads, Youngkin Hits Campaign Trail For GOP Congressional Nominees
Governor Glenn Youngkin is campaigning heavily for Virginia’s congressional candidates, with a focus on VA-02, VA-07, and VA-10, but he’s also stopping in other...
Youngkin Champions Licensing Reforms, Loosens Regulatory Barriers
The Virginia Board of Social Work has changed licensing regulations, making it easier for social workers licensed in other states to get licensed in...
Review Of School History and Social Science Standards May Be Delayed
Governor Glenn Youngkin said the administration will not be rushed in its review of new history and social science standards, criticizing the previous Democratic...
Favoring Second Chances, Youngkin Restores Civil Rights for 800 Virginians
Governor Glenn Youngkin restored the rights of 800 more Virginians, approving the restorations last week in time to vote in the upcoming election.
“Second chances...
POLL: Kiggans, Luria TIED In VA – 02
Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) and state Senator Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) are tied at 45 percent among likely voters in the race for Virginia’s...
Wealthier Virginians Will Pay More In Taxes
Virginia’s tax code is now more progressive than most states, meaning that taxes impact higher income brackets more than lower income brackets, after the...
Youngkin Continues Clean Energy Push
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he wants $10 million in the upcoming budget for research and development for energy technology, including $5 million...
Virginia, West Virginia Republicans Collaborate On Clean Energy
Virginia Speaker of the House Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) and West Virginia Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) are partnering to create a framework to bring advanced...
Poll Highlights New Youngkin Approval Numbers
Governor Glenn Youngkin has a 50 percent job approval rating but Democrats are slightly ahead on the generic ballot in a new poll released by Christopher...
