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- June 10, 2022
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin Receives Budget

Governor Glenn Youngkin formally received the budget on Thursday, launching a seven-day timeline to review the budget and amend or veto parts of the bill, but the current budget ends at the end of June, creating a tight timeline. The budget with his changes must be available for 48 hours before the General Assembly votes […]

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- June 10, 2022
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Senate Minority Leader Saslaw Kills Washington Commanders Stadium Negotiations After Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio’s Comments About January 6

A bill to create an incentive to bring the Washington Commanders NFL team to Virginia is dead after months of accumulating concerns over tax breaks, traffic, the team’s brand quality, and its controversial leadership. On Thursday, bill sponsor Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw (D-Fairfax) told The Washington Post that the final issue was Commanders defensive coordinator Jack […]

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- June 9, 2022
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Fairfax County Prosecutor Will Refuse to Enforce New Abortion Laws

Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano recently penned an op-ed in the New York Times, announcing that he would not enforce any abortion restrictions. Although Governor Youngkin has not announced any efforts to restrict abortion in his state, as reported by Fox News, Descano warned that Youngkin “could well strip women of their reproductive rights” if […]

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- June 9, 2022
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Youngkin Holds Ceremonial Signing of Legislation to Block Human Trafficking

Governor Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial bill signing of legislation focused on blocking human trafficking, and a swearing-in of the Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support. He said the legislation would help victims get their lives back and have future opportunities, help find perpetrators and bring them to justice, and equip members of the public […]

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- June 8, 2022
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Raytheon Moving Headquarters to Virginia

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Raytheon Technologies is moving its global headquarters to Arlington, Virginia, the company announced Tuesday. “The location increases agility in supporting U.S. government and commercial aerospace customers and serves to reinforce partnerships that will progress innovative technologies to advance the industry. Washington, D.C. serves as a convenient travel hub for the company’s global customers and employees,” […]

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- June 7, 2022
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Youngkin Announces Members of Commission to Fight Human Trafficking

Fulfilling a promise he made on day one of his tenure as Governor, Youngkin has announced the members of the Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support, a commission formed on his first day in office. The Commission will be responsible for coordinating with the Secretary of Public Safety, the Secretary of Education, the […]

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- June 6, 2022
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Youngkin Celebrates Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Southwest Virginia

Governor Youngkin has announced yet another company is investing its company in expanding in the commonwealth. Scholle IPN, a leading global supplier of total flexible packaging solutions, announced that it will be investing $31.1 million to expand its operation in Smyth County, in southwest Virginia. The company will expand the facility by 73,000 square feet […]

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- June 5, 2022
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Youngkin, Emergency Management Officials Warn of Likely Above-Average Hurricane Season

Governor Glenn Youngkin and top emergency management officials launched hurricane season with a warning about preparedness for Virginians: forecasters expect an above-average season with likely a potential range of six to 10 hurricanes including three to six Category 3 or larger hurricanes. “I want to encourage Virginians to take the time and prepare now for […]

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- June 5, 2022
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Virginia Budget Deal Cuts School Choice Program by More than Half

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by Tyler Arnold   The Virginia budget deal, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly, would cut funding for a school choice tax credit program by more than half of its current funding. The Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program provides a 65% tax credit for individuals or businesses who make donations for scholarships […]

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- June 4, 2022
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Youngkin Signs Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Health Care Coverage Options For Small Businesses

Small businesses in Virginia are about to have a lot more options for healthcare, courtesy of some new legislation Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed. Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed HB 884, sponsored by Delegate Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, and SB 195, sponsored by Senator Montgomery “Monty” Mason, D-Williamsburg, which will permit the creation of benefits consortiums for small businesses […]

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