FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 30, 2022
43 views 2 min

New Virginia ABC Laws Take Effect This Week

Several new laws that deal with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s (ABC) licensees, as well as those applying for ABC licenses, are set to take effect starting July 1. As reported by ABC, starting July 1, the Virginia ABC says the Commonwealth will be enacting the following new laws: Third-party delivery license/cocktails to-go (HB […]

238 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 30, 2022
34 views 3 min

Youngkin, Virginia Republican Congressmen Call on Defense Secretary Austin to Delay COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Facing a July 1 national deadline for members of the military to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia’s Republican congressmen sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin asking him to permanently delay the mandate. “[T]his directive will unnecessarily impact troop readiness, at a time when the Virginia National […]

219 POSTS
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 29, 2022
46 views 4 min

In Family Foundation Webinar, Youngkin, Earle-Sears, Celebrate Dobbs Decision, But Don’t Expect Rapid Change in Virginia’s Abortion Laws

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears spoke in a Tuesday evening webinar where speakers highlighted the win for conservatives in the Dobbs decision, while also calling on pro-life supporters to vote, donate, and volunteer for Republicans in upcoming elections. Twenty-one to 19 Democratic control of the Senate was a constant theme of the speakers, who […]

219 POSTS
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 28, 2022
34 views 3 min

Youngkin Announces Two More Multi-Million Dollar Expansions into Virginia

Following Lego, Raytheon, Amazon and countless others, Governor Youngkin has announced two more massive expansions into Virginia’s economy. The first business that announced it’s expansion is the international coffee company Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA. Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group is one of the largest vertically integrated coffee companies in North America and the North American operating […]

238 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 27, 2022
41 views 3 min

Virginia Gas Prices Expected to Rise July 1

Virginians suffering at the gas pump may need to prepare for it to get just a little bit worse, as it is expected to rise again in the coming weeks, despite Youngkin’s best efforts. As reported by Steve Haner for Bacon’s Rebellion, Virginia’s gasoline and diesel taxes will rise 7% on July 1, about three […]

238 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 26, 2022
36 views 2 min

Youngkin Responds to Gun Control Talks

Youngkin was recently interviewed on Fox News’s One Nation, where he gave an in-depth interview on his views on how he sees the back and forth on gun control in America. Over the last week, and in response to the tragedy that took place at Uvalde, Texas, Biden has signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act […]

238 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 25, 2022
38 views 2 min

Virginia Budget Includes Some Wins for Both Businesses and Workers

Virginia’s FY 2023-2024 budget includes some wins for both businesses and workers, according to pro-business organization NFIB Virginia and pro-labor organization Virginia AFL-CIO. General Assembly negotiators have emphasized the compromise nature of the budget, but flashy proposals on tax relief, education, and law enforcement have gotten most of the attention. “Governor Youngkin and legislators agreed […]

219 POSTS
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 25, 2022
55 views 3 min

Youngkin Travels to Help Republicans Across the Country

Governor Youngkin has made plans to hit the campaign trail to help get ‘Republican governors elected across the country.’ In an interview with Fox News Digital, and with both Virginia’s biennial budget signed, and the state’s congressional primaries in the rearview mirror, Youngkin says he is ready to head out on the campaign trail to […]

238 POSTS
...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 25, 2022
45 views 9 min

U.S. Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Makes Virginia an Abortion Haven, Triggers Wave of Political Statements

The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade launched a wave of statements from Virginia politicians on Friday. Abortion remains legal in Virginia with some limitations, and split control of Virginia’s government leaves both Republicans and Democrats seeking to use the issue to motivate their own voter base. Pro-choice protesters held multiple rallies across Virginia on […]

219 POSTS
Eric Burk is a reporter at The Virginia Star and The Star News Network. ...
FEATURED
The Republican Standard
- June 24, 2022
34 views 3 min

Youngkin Tells the Media They Care More About January 6 Than Voters do

As reported by Fox News, Governor Youngkin recently went on CBS to put them in their place by telling them that voters care less about the Jan. 6 committee hearings and more about things such as inflation and gas prices. In a contentious CBS interview on Thursday, Youngkin was pressed by “CBS Mornings” hosts Gayle […]

238 POSTS
...