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- June 14, 2022
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Youngkin Still Pushing to Move Washington Commanders to Virginia

Despite the most recent setbacks, Governor Youngkin still has hope that the Washington Commanders will end up with their stadium in Virginia. Recently, the proposed “framework” that would bring the Commanders to Virginia was killed by Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw when Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s  made comments about the January 6 riot […]

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The Republican Standard
- June 13, 2022
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Youngkin Joins Military Giant and Virginia Tech in Center for Transitioning Veterans

Governor Youngkin joined Virginia Tech President Tim Sands at Boeing’s new headquarters in Crystal City where the state and the massive defense contractor announced the Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families, coming to Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus. According to an announcement from Youngkin’s office, the public-private partnership is uniting industry, government, and academia to […]

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The Republican Standard
- June 13, 2022
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Virginia Budget Proposal Includes $3 Billion in Education Spending, Including Lab Schools

House Republicans are touting $3 billion of direct aid for education in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget that Governor Glenn Youngkin is currently reviewing. Key education items include over $1 billion in grants and loans for school construction and modernization, and two five-percent raises for teachers and other state employees. It also includes $45 million […]

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The Republican Standard
- 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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The Republican Standard
- 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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The Republican Standard
- 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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The Republican Standard
- 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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The Republican Standard
- 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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The Republican Standard
- 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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