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- December 18, 2024
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Youngkin Pushes For New Trump Inspired Tax Policy

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking President-elect Donald Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” to the Commonwealth and is pushing for the new policy in the state’s upcoming budget. “Today I announced our initiative to provide no taxes on tips to all of those hard working folks in the hospitality and restaurant and food industry,” Youngkin […]

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- December 17, 2024
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Governor Proposes Pulling State Funding From Sanctuary Cities

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that part of his budget proposal includes a ban on “sanctuary cities” in Virginia. “I will be introducing no sanctuary cities amendments that will be included in my budget proposals next week,” the governor said. Youngkin said that the proposal also ensures that counties or cities not complying with ICE […]

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- November 26, 2024
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Suspect In Herndon Trail Rape Stayed In Sanctuary County Despite Record

Authorities have identified a man accused of raping a woman on a popular trail in Herndon, Virginia, as an illegal immigrant with a significant criminal history. Despite his record, local and federal officials allowed him to remain in the community. On Monday, authorities arrested Denis Humberto Navarette Romero, charging him with Abduction with Intent to […]

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- October 25, 2024
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Youngkin Vows To Battle Federal Order Reinstating Noncitizens On Virginia Voter Rolls

Just 11 days before the presidential election, a federal judge directed Virginia to reinstate individuals who had previously self-identified as noncitizens on the voter rolls. In response, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has stated his readiness to take the matter to the United States Supreme Court if necessary. The ruling came from U.S. District Judge […]

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- October 15, 2024
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Youngkin Fires Back On CNN, Defends Removing Noncitizens From Voter Rolls

In a pointed exchange during CNN’s The Lead, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defended his state’s recent actions to remove over 6,300 noncitizens from its voter rolls. Speaking with host Jake Tapper, Youngkin argued that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit, which challenges the removals, was both politically motivated and legally unsound. Youngkin explained the […]

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- October 12, 2024
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DOJ Takes Legal Action Against Virginia Over Voter Roll Purge: What’s Really Going On?

Under the direction of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin via executive order, the commonwealth has removed thousands of noncitizens from its voter rolls, using DMV data to verify citizenship status. The Department of Justice is suing, arguing that it violates the Quiet Period Provision of the National Voter Registration Act requiring states to leave a 90 day […]

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- September 20, 2024
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Virginia’s Nail-Biting Showdown: In-Person Voting Kicks Off As Poll Shows Razor-Thin Race

In-person voting officially began in Virginia on Friday, and early reports suggest that MAGA activists are highly organized and enthusiastic in blue-leaning Fairfax County. The latest polling also indicates a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with both candidates nearly tied. Early voting is officially underway in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. Check out […]

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- September 11, 2024
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Watch: Protestors Interrupt Youngkin During 9/11 Ceremony

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A disrespectful display… Climate change protesters interrupted Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) during a speech to the Federalist Society and Defense of Freedom Institute (DFI) while he was recounting his morning visit to Arlington Cemetery’s 9/11 Memorial. Youngkin had been speaking for several minutes when he shifted to honor the Virginians and Americans lost in […]

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- September 5, 2024
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Winsome Sears Announces Groundbreaking Run For Governor

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) has officially submitted paperwork to run for governor in the upcoming election. The Virginia Department of Elections accepted Sears’ documentation on Wednesday. Her team also announced a “special announcement” event in Virginia Beach on Thursday, accompanied by a 90-second campaign video titled “Ever Forward.” The video highlights her journey as […]

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- August 31, 2024
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Youngkin’s ‘It Only Takes One’ Campaign Targets Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.) announced a new statewide initiative on Tuesday to highlight the progress his administration and Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin have made in fighting the deadly impact of fentanyl on Virginians. Youngkin introduced the “It Only Takes One” fentanyl awareness campaign, emphasizing the importance of having conversations about the dangers of fentanyl. “One pill can kill…it only takes one person […]

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