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Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane HeleneGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he would be declaring a state of Emergency for the Commonwealth in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of former fire chief who died at Trump rally
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of former fire chief who died at Trump rallyGov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of a man who sacrificed his life to protect his family after gunshots broke out on Saturday during an assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump.
Virginia named ‘America’s Top State for Business’ by CNBC
Read full article: Virginia named ‘America’s Top State for Business’ by CNBCVirginia has been named 'America's Top State for Business' by CNBC, highlighting its talent, infrastructure, power solutions, and business-friendly environment.
Schools to ‘hang up’ on cell phones per Gov. Youngkin’s executive order
Read full article: Schools to ‘hang up’ on cell phones per Gov. Youngkin’s executive orderGovernor Youngkin's executive order to create cell phone and social media-free schools has sparked widespread debate among parents, educators, and officials over balancing technology use and distraction-free learning environments.
Governor Youngkin orders all flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen police sergeant
Read full article: Governor Youngkin orders all flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen police sergeantGovernor Youngkin ordered all flags in the Commonwealth to be flown at half-staff in memory of Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr. of the Charles City County Sherriff's Office who lost his life in the line of duty June 9.
Flag order issued in commemoration of Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting victims
Read full article: Flag order issued in commemoration of Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting victimsGov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in memory and respect of the victims of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting on May, 31, 2019.
Gov. Youngkin signs bill allowing colleges to sign NIL deals with student athletes
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin signs bill allowing colleges to sign NIL deals with student athletesGovernor Youngkin signed new legislation making it illegal for the NCAA to punish a Virginia school for paying a student-athlete for NIL rights.
Day two of convenience stores protesting amendments to skill games regulation bill
Read full article: Day two of convenience stores protesting amendments to skill games regulation billTwo consecutive days of action — that’s what some local convenience stores are doing to protest the Governor’s skill games amendments.
Convenience store owners protest Gov. Youngkin’s amendments to skill games regulation bill
Read full article: Convenience store owners protest Gov. Youngkin’s amendments to skill games regulation billConvenience store owners across the state Monday refused to sell lottery tickets in protest of Governor Youngkin's amendments to the skill games regulation bill.
WATCH: Gov. Youngkin delivers remarks on priorities for the commonwealth
Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Youngkin delivers remarks on priorities for the commonwealthGovernor Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks on the priorities for the commonwealth after taking action on 50 pieces of legislation on Thursday, signing 30 bills into law and vetoing 20.
Virginia governor signs 64 bills into law, vetoes 8 others as legislative session winds down
Read full article: Virginia governor signs 64 bills into law, vetoes 8 others as legislative session winds downVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action late Friday on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law and vetoing eight others, including legislation that would add more restrictions on firearm transfers.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on March 4
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on March 4Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, March 4, in memory and respect of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Dec. 7
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Dec. 7Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday in memory and respect for the service men and women who died or were wounded at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Nov. 22
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Nov. 22Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Nov. 22 in memory and respect of the Chesapeake community after last year’s shooting at Walmart.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Nov. 14
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Nov. 14Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in memory and respect of the victims, their families, and the Charlottesville community after the 2022 University of Virginia shooting.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff until Oct. 30
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff until Oct. 30Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of the lives lost and those injured in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order to display state flag for Armed Forces Day
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order to display state flag for Armed Forces DayGov. Glenn Youngkin ordered the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia to fly at full staff on Saturday, May 20 on public buildings and grounds as part of Armed Forces Day.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of Peace Officers Memorial DayGovernor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, an observance that remembers local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died or who have been disabled in the line of duty.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service DayVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Sunday in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day.
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in memory of Virginia Tech shooting victims
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin issues flag order in memory of Virginia Tech shooting victimsVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Sunday in memory and respect of the 16th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting that took the lives of 32 people.
Hemp business owners in SWVA react to Youngkin’s bill amendment
Read full article: Hemp business owners in SWVA react to Youngkin’s bill amendmentThe bill would regulate the amount of THC Virginia hemp retailers could have in their products – HB 2294, which was passed in this year’s legislative session.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Jan. 31
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Jan. 31Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in memory and respect of the former Virginia Delegate Jimmie Massie III.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff until Jan. 26
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff until Jan. 26The Governor of Virginia has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the service men and women who were wounded or died on Dec. 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin discusses Respect for Marriage Act
Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin discusses Respect for Marriage ActThe law would require all states to recognize same-sex marriages if the Supreme Court were to overturn its 2015 decision to legalize gay marriage. That includes states with laws on the books banning same-sex marriage.
Gov. Youngkin announces statewide review of COVID-related fines, penalties
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces statewide review of COVID-related fines, penaltiesOn Tuesday, Governor Youngkin announced an Executive Order that directs enforcement agencies, boards, and commissions to report all fines, fees, and suspensions related to the COVID-19 shutdown violations.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half staff on Dec. 7
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half staff on Dec. 7The Governor of Virginia has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the service men and women who were wounded or died on Dec. 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.
Governor Youngkin responds to Former President Trump saying his name ‘sounds Chinese’
Read full article: Governor Youngkin responds to Former President Trump saying his name ‘sounds Chinese’Donald Trump took to social media on Friday to make some comments about Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin just days after the elections.
‘We did expect to win a few more seats:’ Governor Youngkin reacts to midterm election results
Read full article: ‘We did expect to win a few more seats:’ Governor Youngkin reacts to midterm election resultsRepublican Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke with 10 News about the midterm election results and if a presidential run is in his future.
School leaders weigh in on historic drop in math, reading scores
Read full article: School leaders weigh in on historic drop in math, reading scoresA new report, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, shows students across the Commonwealth have struggled in the classroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Governor Youngkin declares state of emergency as Hurricane Ian moves along the east coast
Read full article: Governor Youngkin declares state of emergency as Hurricane Ian moves along the east coastTo assist with the response and recovery efforts of the storm, Governor Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Wednesday.
Governor Youngkin donates his Q3 salary to veteran-run non-profit
Read full article: Governor Youngkin donates his Q3 salary to veteran-run non-profitGovernor Youngkin donated his third-quarter salary to a veteran-run non-profit on Monday. This comes after Youngkin donated his Q2 salary to a veteran-focused organization earlier this year.
Flags to be flown at half-staff for National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Read full article: Flags to be flown at half-staff for National POW/MIA Recognition DayGovernor Youngkin ordered that all flags be flown at half staff on in memory and respect of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and explained its importance.
Poll results show Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkin’s leadership, don’t want him to run for President
Read full article: Poll results show Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkin’s leadership, don’t want him to run for PresidentVirginians' approval rate of Governor Glenn Youngkin is increasing, according to results of a new Roanoke College poll, but an overwhelming amount want him to remain in Richmond and not Washington D.C.
Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday in memory of former Senator
Read full article: Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday in memory of former SenatorOn Thursday, Youngkin ordered that all US and Commonwealth of Virginia flags flown at state buildings, local buildings, and grounds in the Commonwealth be lowered to half-staff on Friday.
Governor Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday
Read full article: Governor Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on ThursdayOn Wednesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the order for all flags flown at all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth to be flown half-staff on Thursday.
Virginia Governor donates his second-quarter salary to veteran’s foundation
Read full article: Virginia Governor donates his second-quarter salary to veteran’s foundationGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced that his second-quarter salary check will be donated to a Virginia veterans program, and on Tuesday, he followed through with his word.
Governor Youngkin announces tourism programs to boost economies across Virginia
Read full article: Governor Youngkin announces tourism programs to boost economies across VirginiaOn Monday, the Office of Governor Younkin announced that 27 Virginia communities launched new tourism programs to boost area economies, and at the end of implementation, the communities will also receive a $10,000 grant to assist with future plan development.
Governor Youngkin visits Buchanan County community, helps with restoration efforts
Read full article: Governor Youngkin visits Buchanan County community, helps with restoration effortsGovernor Glenn Youngkin made a trip to Buchanan County on Friday to meet with families impacted by the floods and to lend a helping hand.
Governor Youngkin: Quarantine no longer recommended for some after exposure to COVID-19 in early childhood education
Read full article: Governor Youngkin: Quarantine no longer recommended for some after exposure to COVID-19 in early childhood educationOn Thursday, the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin announced updated quarantine guidelines that said quarantine is no longer routinely recommended after exposure to COVID-19 infected individuals in child care, K-12 schools, and camp settings.
Youngkin declares State of Emergency after severe flooding in Buchanan County
Read full article: Youngkin declares State of Emergency after severe flooding in Buchanan CountyOn Wednesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to help those affected by the heavy downpours and flooding with more response and recovery efforts, according to a press release.