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- August 10, 2022
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces New Virginia Management Fellows

Program in Fifth Anniversary Year Helps Develop Virginia’s Future Leaders Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the 2022-24 cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) program. A collaboration between the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) and Virginia Tech, the program addresses the Commonwealth’s need for talented, trained, and prepared government leaders. “We welcome the 10 members […]

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- August 8, 2022
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Youngkin Weighs in on Virginia’s Teacher Shortage

As Virginia schools are facing a teacher shortage unlike one seen in recent memory, Youngkin shares his thoughts on the crisis, and the steps he and his administration are taking to address the issue. As previously reported, many Virginia public schools are facing a crisis, as the new school year is set to begin in […]

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- August 8, 2022
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Ceremonially Signs Legislation Investing in School Facilities Across the Commonwealth

Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin participated in the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Mecklenburg County Middle School and High School, a best-in-class joint school made possible by the community. The Governor also ceremonially signed HB 563 sponsored by Deputy Majority Leader Israel O’Quinn, R-Washington, and SB 473 and SB 471 sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond. “These schools demonstrate how […]

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- August 5, 2022
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Dates for 2022 Virginia Sales Tax Holiday

Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday Returns on Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the dates of Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend – Friday, Aug. 5 – Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Specifically, the sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 5 and wraps up on Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m. During this period, Virginians can buy a number of […]

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- August 5, 2022
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New Youngkin Appointee Resigns After Civil War Comments

In a disagreement between Youngkin and one of his recent appointees to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources, the appointee resigned after making widely criticized remarks about Confederate statues and the Civil War. Macaulay Porter, a spokeswoman for Youngkin, confirmed to WRIC-TV Tuesday that Ann McLean had resigned from the board effective Monday. “The Governor […]

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- August 4, 2022
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Hilton Solidifies Virginia Footprint, Expanding Global Headquarters in Fairfax County

Leading global hospitality company to upgrade headquarters, creating 350 new jobs over the next five years in Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the leading global hospitality company, will retain its headquarters in Fairfax County, including significant upgrades to its facility at 7930 Jones Branch Drive in McLean. Hilton will re-imagine its […]

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- August 3, 2022
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Virginia Officials Celebrate National Night Out

Yesterday, Virginia officials celebrated National Night Out, a once-a-year event that brings the law enforcement community and the people they protect closer together. National Night Out aims for the police and the community to come together to try to build bridges. According to the National Night Out website, “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign […]

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- July 30, 2022
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Over $27 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans

Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of over 1,900 affordable and special needs housing units Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $27 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 34 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create and preserve 1,990 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households, including […]

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- July 30, 2022
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Unilock’s New Campus Brings Manufacturing Jobs to Virginia

Hardscape Manufacturer Unilock to invest $55.6 million in new production facilities in Hanover County to meet increased demand in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Unilock, North America’s premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products, will invest $55.6 million to establish a manufacturing campus in Hanover […]

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- July 29, 2022
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Youngkin Presents Virginia Values Veterans Certification to Walmart

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Governor Glenn Youngkin presented a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certification to Walmart on Monday, commemorating national Hire a Veteran Day. “The fabric of the Commonwealth I often refer to as the spirit of Virginia. And the spirit of Virginia is so much stronger with our veterans being so woven into that fabric,” Youngkin said. “So I […]

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Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...