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The Republican Standard
- May 19, 2022
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White House Official Claims Administration Knew About Baby Formula Shortage Last Year

Amid the crisis that parents are facing with the nationwide shortage of baby formula, a new report shows that the Biden administration may have known this was coming since last year. According to the Daily Wire, Biden’s top official at the Department of Health and Human Services appeared to contradict Biden’s statement that his administration […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 18, 2022
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Sec. of Finance Cummings Says Virginia Recovery Lags Behind Other Southern States

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Virginia’s April revenues were strong, largely thanks to a shift in the tax due date, Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings told the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday. He said Virginia is under-performing in recovery after the start of the pandemic compared to some southern states. Cummings downplayed concerns about a near-term recession but said he […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 18, 2022
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Youngkin Congratulates Virginia Tech Company for Expansion

Virongy Biosciences, Inc., which develops anti-viral drugs and viral diagnostics, is expanding after recently relocating to the newly opened Northern Virginia Bioscience Center in Prince William County. The $471,000 expansion may create up to 70 new jobs, and the company will use the site to develop diagnostics aimed at COVID-19 variants and other viruses. The […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 18, 2022
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Virginia Dem Warns Abortion Protest Will Have “the Opposite Effect’

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As protests outside the Supreme Court Justice’s homes continue, even Democrats are calling for an end, as Jeffrey C. McKay, a Democrat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, argued in a Washington Post opinion piece on Monday that protesting outside private homes “will almost certainly have the opposite effect” of what the protesters want. According […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 18, 2022
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Youngkin Offers Disabled Workers a New Path to State Employment

Governor Youngkin has taken steps to make it easier for people with disabilities to seek jobs in state government under an alternative hiring process the General Assembly ordered last year. Youngkin announced that the Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 17, 2022
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Governor Youngkin Announces Violent Crime Task Force

Governor Glenn Youngkin met with local officials and community leaders to discuss the recent violent crimes in Petersburg at the Petersburg Library, and has announced the creation of a task force of executive branch and office of the Attorney General officials to better align strategies to reduce violent crime in cities and communities across the […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 16, 2022
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Youngkin Honors Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Youngkin announced on Sunday that all flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia would be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds throughout the state in honor of “Peace Officers Memorial Day. In a statement, the governor writes: “In accordance with the authority vested in […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 16, 2022
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Youngkin Addresses The Baby Formula Shortage; ‘shouldn’t be a challenge’ in US

Parents are facing a crisis nationwide, and Governor Youngkin has issued a statement, ensuring that he is working with authorities to get resources into the hands of parents as soon as possible. Baby formula is facing a shortage across the country. A report from Fox News claims that the nationwide supply decreasing 40% since April, […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 15, 2022
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Other Republicans Embrace Youngkin’s Approach While Running for Senate

Taking a page out of Governor Younkin’s playbook, all Republican Pa. Senate candidates sign an anti-critical race theory pledge that Youngkin backed before his big Virginia win. According to Fox, GOP candidates in the Democrat-led state are looking to recapture the magic that led to Youngkin’s historic win in Virginia by signing an anti-critical race […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 14, 2022
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Virginia’s April Revenues Up, Budget Compromise Expected by End of May

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A new April revenue report shows that Virginia’s revenues have again exceeded forecasts. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office published the report Thursday. He highlighted the good news to help make the case for a budget that includes broad tax relief and some additional spending, with behind-the-scenes budget negotiations ongoing. “Virginia’s economy continues to show encouraging signs […]

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