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- November 11, 2022
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Trump Goes Nuclear on Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Ron DeSantis

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Former President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery monologue against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Thursday evening after winning re-election with higher-than-expected margins in the Sunshine State. In a statement sent by Trump’s Save America PAC to his supporters, the former president called DeSantis an “average” Republican governor with “great Public Relations.” The former president also took […]

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- November 5, 2022
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Records Reveal Mixed Reviews of Virginia Education Policies

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After a legal battle, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration agreed to release about 350 emails from an education tip line the administration instituted early in the governor’s term. According to media reports, many of the emails were duplicates and some of the emails contained positive feedback about teachers. Still, others included criticism of virtual learning, anger […]

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- November 5, 2022
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BLAKELY: Messaging on Crime Could Unlock the Suburbs for Republicans

As Republicans and Democrats across the country race toward election day, pollsters, pundits, and Twitter denizens search for indicators of who will win. One major question which has loomed large over the past several election cycles is which party will win the suburbs. As Democrats continue to dominate urban areas and Republicans maintain their grip […]

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- October 31, 2022
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Former AG Cuccinelli Calls Out Prince William County Mail-In Ballot Procedures

Former Virginia attorney general Ken Cuccinelli is sounding the alarm over alleged mail-in ballot discrepancies in the state’s second-largest county which could pose significant complications for the GOP on Election Day. In a series of tweets, Cuccinelli, who is currently leading the Election Transparency Institute, raised concerns about mail-in ballot processing in Prince William County […]

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- October 30, 2022
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Youngkin Celebrates State and Federal Infrastructure Investments

At the Virginia Governor’s Transportation Conference, Governor Glenn Youngkin touted a mix of federal and state investment in Virginia’s transportation infrastructure in ports, roads, rail, and air infrastructure, and said he’d defend Virginia’s right-to-work laws. “This year we will have a record level of support for our Commonwealth and the Commonwealth Transportation Fund. That $9 […]

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- October 27, 2022
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Youngkin Champions Licensing Reforms, Loosens Regulatory Barriers

The Virginia Board of Social Work has changed licensing regulations, making it easier for social workers licensed in other states to get licensed in Virginia. “There is a critical shortage in Virginia of mental health professionals, and this is a significant step by the Board of Social Work to help address this shortage,” Governor Glenn […]

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- October 26, 2022
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Review Of School History and Social Science Standards May Be Delayed

Governor Glenn Youngkin said the administration will not be rushed in its review of new history and social science standards, criticizing the previous Democratic administration for lowering the bar in the draft Youngkin’s administration is now changing. In a press gaggle after a Monday release of National Assessment of Educational Progress scores that show declining […]

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- August 19, 2022
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Youngkin Set To Stump For Lipsman and Myles Saturday

Governor Glenn Youngkin is ensuring that Republicans leave no stone unturned this November – even in heavily Democrat congressional districts – as he plans to campaign with Republican nominees Karina Lipsman and Jim Myles on Saturday in McLean. Lipsman is running in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District against Don Beyer, and Myles has been nominated in […]

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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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