Governor Youngkin announced Wednesday that he had ordered flags to be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday and concluding at sunset on Sunday, in memory and respect of the victims of the school shooting in Minneapolis.
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 19 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Virginia’s economy is thriving after ending its fiscal year with high revenues. He says the state netted a $572 million surplus and a $4.7 billion rainy-day fund. It's a characterization Democrats are criticizing as rose-colored in light of budgetary decisions neighboring Washington, D.C. They are particularly concerned about Medicaid after Congress passed a reconciliation bill making federal cuts to the program. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell cites an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office this year estimating that roughly 11 million Americans will lose access to Medicaid.
Tourism spending continues to climb in Southwest Virginia, with hotel revenue showing a nearly 7% increase in the Roanoke Valley as the region capitalizes on its diverse attractions, from hiking trails to sporting events.
On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared Aug. 9, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play. The day is meant to bring recognition to active and “screen-free” play to children and families.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin were in Goshen on Monday supporting their local Young Life camps by donating a fourth of their annual salary.
The strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities received mixed responses from local lawmakers. The decision garnered criticism from Democrats such as Sen. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, but was praised by Republican representatives, as well as Gov. Youngkin.
Democrats in Virginia have built up a big fundraising advantage in this year's race for governor. It's an election seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms. The Democratic nominee is Abigail Spanberger, a congresswoman who is a former CIA case officer. She has a more than 2-to-1 fundraising edge over the Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Virginia and New Jersey are the two states with statewide elections this year. The Democrats’ fundraising lead may reflect Democratic enthusiasm and the party's ability to push voters to the polls.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 50 on Friday.
Gpv. Youngkin announced on Thursday that he has recommended 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission, which would amount to $5.356 million in grants. The approval of the awards would be finalized later in the year.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that he would lead a Virginia delegation to Paris, France, and London, England, beginning June 15.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill on Friday that creates a new crime of "involuntary manslaughter for knowingly manufacturing, selling or distributing drugs that contain fentanyl, the sale of which results in another person’s death."
Governor Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin presented the fourth 2025 Spirit of Virginia Award to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation at the memorial Site in Bedford Tuesday.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff in memory of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting on May 31, 2025.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
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.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is set to be Liberty University’s keynote speaker for their 52nd commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday.
New state budget funds $250K to water testing of Smith Mountain Lake and other Virginia inland waterways.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Monday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Republican John Reid said Friday he will continue his campaign to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor and denied he had anything to do with a social media account containing sexually explicit photos that had prompted GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin to call for him to quit the race.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force passed 500 arrests this week. The VHSTF is a “federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence, and immigration violations across the Commonwealth.”
The water crisis that struck Virginia’s capital and surrounding areas in January and left hundreds of thousands without drinkable tap water for nearly a week was “completely avoidable,” according to a newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health.
The two nominees for the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election are now set. Current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was confirmed as the Republican nominee on Saturday, the Virginia GOP X account confirmed.
Local lawmakers issued statements regarding President Trump's recent executive order that ordered the closure of the Department of Education.
Gov. Youngkin signed Executive Order 47 on Thursday, titled "Keep Virginians Safe from Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants."
The Virginia legislature has ended its 45-day session by addressing a slew of budget amendments ranging from tax cuts to child care. But some lawmakers say they will likely need to return to the Capitol later this year to address a mounting threat: massive federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Virginia in December was home to nearly 315,000 federal workers and many more government contractors, behind only Washington, D.C., and California. So far fewer than 300 Lawmakers said such sweeping changes to the state’s workforce by the White House would deeply impact the state’s economy.
Virginians are once again preparing for another round of winter weather. Governor Youngkin is making sure more resources are available and encouraging Virginians to not only prepare but also stay off the roads.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he had submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by recent February winter storms.
At the direction of Governor Youngkin nine members of the Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search and Rescue team are being deployed to assist first responders in Southwest Virginia where snow and rainfall are expected to produce flooding problems, the Town of Lynchburg announced.
Governor Glenn Youngkin held a conference on Thursday in order to highlight Operation Silence Shattered, an anti-human trafficking initiative that is intended to raise awareness and protect possible victims. It is also intended to push legislation that is aimed at ending human trafficking.
The Alleghany Highlands School Division announced Wednesday that they had finalized revised guidelines to restrict students' use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the school day.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that flags in Virginia will be raised temporarily for the inauguration of incoming president Donald Trump.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged support for Florida this week as the state braces for Hurricane Milton. Youngkin confirmed that Virginia is responding to Florida’s request for assistance, with teams ready to mobilize ahead of the storm.
Discussions will center on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to restrict the use of cell phones in public schools.
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth.
Governor 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.
Convenience store owners across the state Monday refused to sell lottery tickets in protest of Governor Youngkin's amendments to the skill games regulation bill.
Imagine struggling to pay for life-saving prescriptions. That’s what one Roanoke man is experiencing. He and others are asking Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign a bill that’d make medications more affordable in the Commonwealth.
The order implements AI standards and guidelines to protect Virginians, utilizing $600,000 in proposed funds for AI pilots in state agencies.
The politically divided Virginia General Assembly has approved long-overdue budget legislation, sending it to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
While troops from Virginia’s National Guard are in Texas to aid in securing the United States’ border, 10 News is looking at concerns brought on by the border crisis, like human trafficking.
10 News Anchor John Carlin shares his thoughts as he prepares to travel to Texas to be embedded with members of the Virginia National Guard who have been deployed to help patrol the border with Mexico.
Opposition is forming to Gov. Youngkin's decision to send 100 Virginia National Guard troops to help patrol the border with Mexico.
Gov. Youngkin has ordered all U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff Monday in memory of Mark “Christopher” Wagner, the Wintergreen police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
