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- August 31, 2024
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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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The Republican Standard
- August 30, 2024
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Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 18 earlier this week, reaffirming his commitment to combating “bigotry” by protecting citizens from unlawful discrimination, hate crimes and antisemitism. In a post on X, Youngkin’s official account highlighted that “HB 18 and SB 7 are bipartisan pieces of legislation that build on our framework of action because hatred, […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 20, 2024
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Virginia has long been considered a tough nut for Republicans to crack, but hold your horses – Donald Trump is far from out of the race. A fresh poll from Roanoke College on Tuesday has the political world buzzing. Despite the Democrats’ successful attempt to crown Kamala Harris as their savior, and more intelligible nominee, the Commonwealth remains very much […]

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- August 8, 2024
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has mandated that all votes for the 2024 presidential election be cast by paper ballot. Youngkin issued Executive Order 35 on Wednesday, which codifies election security protocols established under his governance for all future elections. “The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s […]

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- August 7, 2024
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A Legacy Remembered by Governor Youngkin Former Virginia First Lady Roxane Gilmore passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70. Governor Youngkin took a moment to honor her enduring legacy, highlighting her contributions as a classics professor, first lady and her cherished roles as a wife and mother. A Life of Service and Dedication […]

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- August 2, 2024
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ANALYSIS – It only gets worse. The Biden administration is aiding and abetting foreign terrorists or at least suspected terrorists. Under Biden, foreigners here illegally have increasingly been caught trying to enter U.S. military installations across the country. In the most recent example, two suspected terrorists, both from Jordan, were given a slap on the wrist and […]

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- July 26, 2024
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New Leadership in Education Governor Glenn Youngkin has made a bold move by appointing Meg Bryce, an Albemarle County resident and daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to the Virginia Board of Education, sparking a cacophony of conversation and debate. “Her extensive background in education, her advocacy for student-centered policies, and her […]

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- July 15, 2024
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A Hero Remembered On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Corey Comperatore, 50, lost his life while shielding his family during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Comperatore, a former volunteer fire chief, is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice. Governor Youngkin’s Tribute In recognition of Comperatore’s heroism, […]

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- April 16, 2024
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While Governor Glenn Youngkin has not vetoed a bipartisan bill to remove two license plates recognizing the Confederacy, he is requiring the Democrat-led effort to submit to another vote next year. Youngkin amended the bill by directing the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to study the special Sons of Confederate Veterans and Gen. Robert E. […]

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- March 28, 2024
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Governor Glenn Youngkin has put an end to two legislative priorities that had been sent to his desk by Democrats in the General Assembly. Measures to mandate increasing the state’s minimum wage, as well as a pathway to recreational sales of marijuana in the state were both rejected by Youngkin on Thursday. The Associated Press […]