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- April 19, 2022
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Virginia State Police Launch Statewide Effort to Combat Human Trafficking

The Virginia State Police have partnered with the Department of Homeland Security and the Virginia Trucking Association to help bring an end to human trafficking. The initiative is called “Operation Safe Passage. ” Launched on Monday at 10 a.m. during a ceremony at the Virginia Welcome Center on I-95 in Caroline County, and set to […]

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- April 18, 2022
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Youngkin Administration Aims to Speed up Environmental Permitting

A marquee issue for the Youngkin administration is getting some much-needed attention, as plans are being drawn up to streamline the complicated regulatory and permitting processes for environmental projects. According to The Virginia Mercury, the Chief environmental officials in Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration say that one of their primary priorities during the next four years […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 16, 2022
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Younkin Signs Bill Making Unsolicited Nude Images Illegal

One of the many bills signed by Governor Younkin recently was a vital bill that will make it illegal to electronically send unsolicited nude images in the state of Virginia unless solicited by the receiver. Backed by the popular dating app Bumble, the bill penalizes any offenders over the age of 18 years to be “liable to […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 14, 2022
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Youngkin Calls for Early Election for Loudoun Co. School Board

Governor Youngkin has amended a bill that puts all nine Loudoun County School Board members on the ballot during this year’s November election cycle, a year earlier than planned, alluding to his administration’s ongoing investigation into how the school system handled sexual assaults. “Having accountability and transparency with regards to who represents the parents on […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 13, 2022
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Youngkin Has Now Signed More than 700 Bills Into Law

In yet another update to the already ridicules number of bills signed by Governor Youngkin, the republican governor’s office has announced that he signed off on 700 bills and took action on 841 total pieces of legislation. (RELATED: Youngkin Signs Even More Bills Into Law, Now Over 100) “These bills are all bipartisan and we […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 13, 2022
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Former Betsy Devos Aide Appointed Virginia’s Deputy Secretary of Education

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed McKenzie Snow, a long-time advocate for school choice and top aide of the former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, as Virginia’s deputy secretary of education. She will join state Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera on the governor’s Cabinet, overseeing instruction in Virginia from pre-kindergarten to higher education. Previously, she served as […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 12, 2022
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Gov. Youngkin Demands Chair of Hampton Electoral Board Resign After Racist Tirade

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Hampton Electoral Board Chair David Dietrich has resigned from his position after Governor Youngkin called for his resignation following racist comments he posted on Facebook. In the post, Dietrich used racial slurs to describe then-recently appointed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Army Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré. He then proceeded to call for violence […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 11, 2022
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Governor Youngkin Announces Bode Technology Investing $2 Million for Fairfax County Expansion

Governor Youngkin has announced in a press release today, that Bode Technology, a Fairfax-based leading provider of forensic services, will invest $2 million to expand its DNA testing services lab in Fairfax County to support increased customer demand. “We are proud to have this innovative, Virginia-founded business and congratulate Bode Technology on its continued growth […]

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- April 11, 2022
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Youngkin signs bill allowing hunting on Sundays in Virginia

As previously reported, Governor Youngkin has been on a roll, signing over 100 bills into law since he first took office. One of his more recent ones should please the hunter’s in Virginia, as it will permit hunting on Sunday, with a small catch. (RELATED: Youngkin Signs Even More Bills Into Law, Now Over 100) […]

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The Republican Standard
- April 10, 2022
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Virginia State House Democrats Propose $50 Tax Rebate to Car Owners

The Virginia state House Democrats announced a proposal to give a $50 tax rebate to Virginia car owners, up to $100 per household — a counter-proposal to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s call for a months-long suspension of Virginia’s 26.2-cent gasoline tax. “Unlike the plan proposed by Governor Youngkin and supported by Republican members of the General Assembly, […]

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