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GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN


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Virginia Opens First Adult High School in Roanoke

Read full article: Virginia Opens First Adult High School in Roanoke

Virginia marked a milestone Monday with the opening of the Commonwealthโ€™s first adult high school, giving residents a second chance to earn their diplomas.

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Pharmaceutical company selects Virginia for multi-billion-dollar manufacturing center

Read full article: Pharmaceutical company selects Virginia for multi-billion-dollar manufacturing center

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that AstraZeneca selected Virginia for a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing center

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Framatome Unveils $50 Million Expansion in Lynchburg to Power the Future of Nuclear Energy

Read full article: Framatome Unveils $50 Million Expansion in Lynchburg to Power the Future of Nuclear Energy

On Thursday, Framatome officially opened the doors to its newly upgraded facility on Mill Ridge Road in Lynchburg. The $50 million expansion is partially designed to support the development of small modular reactors (SMRs)โ€” compact, factory-built nuclear units that industry leaders say could be faster and cheaper to build than traditional nuclear plants.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin signs โ€œBell-to-Bellโ€ school cell phone policy to keep kids off phones during class

Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin signs โ€œBell-to-Bellโ€ school cell phone policy to keep kids off phones during class

This policy is designed to ensure that all K-12 Virginia students stay off their phones during school hours. This also is designed to limit how much screentime students have and keep them off social media during class. The hope is to avoid the drawbacks that come from social media, such as mental health setbacks.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Awards 12 Grants to Local Food Production Projects

Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin Awards 12 Grants to Local Food Production Projects

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that he would be awarding 12 infrastructure grants totalling more than $497,000, to support local food production and agriculture facilities in the state, including 3 places in our region.

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Virginia tackles nursing shortage with new graduates, legislation and education

Read full article: Virginia tackles nursing shortage with new graduates, legislation and education

Nursing graduates and new state legislation aim to decrease the critical nursing shortage.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at Liberty Universityโ€™s 52nd Commencement

Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at Liberty Universityโ€™s 52nd Commencement

Tens of thousands of graduates took the field at Williams Stadium while parents, family members and loved ones looked on with pride and admiration as Governor Glenn Youngkin addressed the students.

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Governor Youngkin declares April 13โ€“19 as Virginia Screen-Free Week

Read full article: Governor Youngkin declares April 13โ€“19 as Virginia Screen-Free Week

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13โ€“19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week, inviting residents to take breaks from screens and reconnect with family and community.

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Virginia Veterans Care Center renamed after two decorated Vietnam veterans

Read full article: Virginia Veterans Care Center renamed after two decorated Vietnam veterans

Two decorated Virginia veterans will forever be remembered after the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke was renamed in their honor.

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Virginia NAACP sues Gov. Youngkin over transparency of restoring voting rights to convicted felons

Read full article: Virginia NAACP sues Gov. Youngkin over transparency of restoring voting rights to convicted felons

The Virginia NAACP claims the Youngkin administration is not being transparent in their decision to restore voting rights to certain convicted felons.

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Roanoke City Schools receives over $7M to combat learning loss, chronic absenteeism

Read full article: Roanoke City Schools receives over $7M to combat learning loss, chronic absenteeism

Schools across the Commonwealth are finalizing their plans for Governor Glenn Youngkinโ€™s ALL In VA initiative.

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Gov. Youngkin orders flags to fly at half-staff following attack in Israel

Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to fly at half-staff following attack in Israel

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the flag order on Sunday, October 8 and requests flags to remain at half0staff until sunset on Saturday, October 14.

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Gov. Youngkinโ€™s announces millions to combat learning loss in Virginia

Read full article: Gov. Youngkinโ€™s announces millions to combat learning loss in Virginia

Disappointed by the results of recent SOL test scores, the Youngkin administration is investing millions to make sure children get the extra help they need.

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Wells Fargo to become largest employer in Roanoke County with $87M customer support center expansion

Read full article: Wells Fargo to become largest employer in Roanoke County with $87M customer support center expansion

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Wells Fargo is set to invest $87 million to modernize and expand its customer support center in Roanoke County.

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Montgomery Co. man gets $55k after being wrongfully convicted of crime, but for him, itโ€™s not enough

Read full article: Montgomery Co. man gets $55k after being wrongfully convicted of crime, but for him, itโ€™s not enough

Montgomery County man, David Kingrea had his life flipped upside down when he was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Now, he's fighting for justice.

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Gov. Youngkin announces $150M expansion, more than 300 jobs coming to Henry County

Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces $150M expansion, more than 300 jobs coming to Henry County

More than 300 hundred are coming to Southside thanks to a multi-million dollar business expansion.

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Gov. Youngkin to speak at 79th Anniversary Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial

Read full article: Gov. Youngkin to speak at 79th Anniversary Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial

Governor Glenn Youngkin will be featured as one of the speakers at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on June 6, officials said.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Youngkin signs legislation at E.C. Glass High School

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Youngkin signs legislation at E.C. Glass High School

On Thursday afternoon, Governor Glenn Youngkin will visit E.C. Glass High School to deliver remarks and sign HB1572 and SB1291.

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Gov. Youngkin tours Eldor Corp. manufacturing plant in Botetourt County

Read full article: Gov. Youngkin tours Eldor Corp. manufacturing plant in Botetourt County

The manufacturing plant designs and creates millions of ignition coils every year.

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Gov. Youngkin signs three bills in Roanoke to increase resources for developmentally delayed children, families

Read full article: Gov. Youngkin signs three bills in Roanoke to increase resources for developmentally delayed children, families

Families with children experiencing developmental delays will soon be able to access more resources with ease because of a bill signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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Danvilleโ€™s White Mill project awarded $5 million grant

Read full article: Danvilleโ€™s White Mill project awarded $5 million grant

The project was selected by Governor Glenn Youngkin to receive money from the Commonwealth's Industrial Revitalization Funds.

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Gov. Youngkin announces millions for several industrial revitalization projects in Virginia

Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces millions for several industrial revitalization projects in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $24.7 million will be invested into several industrial revitalization projects across the state on Tuesday.

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Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-Fi

Read full article: Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-Fi

Governor Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of Tiktok and WeChat, along with other Chinese-owned apps and websites, on state-owned devices and state-run wireless internet networks.

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Virginia Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff Dec. 13, Dec. 14

Read full article: Virginia Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff Dec. 13, Dec. 14

Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order following the passing of Virginia House Delegate Ronnie Campbell.

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Deal could make classmates of students with disabilities wear masks in Virginia

Read full article: Deal could make classmates of students with disabilities wear masks in Virginia

Disabled students can request that their peers be required to wear masks in class in 12 Virginia schools under the terms of a settlement reached Monday.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin launches Task Force to address temporary detention order crisis

Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin launches Task Force to address temporary detention order crisis

Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking a step toward improving the timely placement and care of individuals under temporary detention orders.

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Virginia Governor reacts to Russia prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner

Read full article: Virginia Governor reacts to Russia prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil, but many are asking โ€œWhat about Whelan?โ€

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Governor Youngkin visits Roanoke County to show support for area Republican candidates

Read full article: Governor Youngkin visits Roanoke County to show support for area Republican candidates

Candidates in Virginia are hitting the campaign trail with supporters like Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

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Deadline nears for public comment on transgender student policy in Virginia

Read full article: Deadline nears for public comment on transgender student policy in Virginia

You can enter comments on the forum until it closes on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 11:59 p.m.

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin celebrates $28.8 million manufacturing center in Danville

Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin celebrates $28.8 million manufacturing center in Danville

Millions of dollars are being invested in Southside in the form of a new manufacturing center, part of which will be home to the US Navy.

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Thousands respond to proposed policy changes for Virginia transgender students

Read full article: Thousands respond to proposed policy changes for Virginia transgender students

New guidelines for the treatment of transgender students in Virginia schools have people across the Commonwealth split.

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Company to invest $80M and create more than 100 jobs in Halifax County

Read full article: Company to invest $80M and create more than 100 jobs in Halifax County

Governor Glenn Youngkin was in South Boston Tuesday to announce an $80 million investment into the region that will create more than 100 new jobs.

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Governor Youngkin discusses new COVD-19 quarantine guidelines for childcare

Read full article: Governor Youngkin discusses new COVD-19 quarantine guidelines for childcare

Last week, the Governor announced that quarantine is no longer routinely recommended after exposure to COVID-19 infected individuals in childcare, K-12 schools, and camp settings.

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Virginia Governor, First Lady Youngkin present Spirit of Virginia Award to Nelson County equine rescue

Read full article: Virginia Governor, First Lady Youngkin present Spirit of Virginia Award to Nelson County equine rescue

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin spent Thursday morning with three horses โ€“ named Red, Beethoven, and Patches -- that were recently seized by animal control and taken to Hopeโ€™s Legacy Equine Rescue in Nelson County.

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Virginiaโ€™s General Assembly passes two-year spending budget

Read full article: Virginiaโ€™s General Assembly passes two-year spending budget

The bipartisan $224 Billion total package includes nearly $4 Billion in tax cuts.

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Virginia Senate committee votes down Gov. Youngkinโ€™s proposed gas tax plan

Read full article: Virginia Senate committee votes down Gov. Youngkinโ€™s proposed gas tax plan

Virginiaโ€™s General Assembly reconvened in the Capitol Wednesday, this time to review more than 100 pieces of legislation amended or vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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