Legislative State: Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin Donates First-Quarter Salary to the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program

By

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he will donate his first-quarter salary to the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program, an organization dedicated to helping law enforcement officers and first responders who have undergone traumatic critical incidents in the line of duty or in their personal lives. During his 2021 campaign, the Governor pledged to donate his gubernatorial … Continued

Youngkin Signs Bills Tightening Restrictions on Breeders-for-Testing as New USDA Report Reveals Envigo Euthanized Dogs Without Anesthetic

By

Flanked by beagles and legislators, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed five bills tightening regulations on dog and cat breeders, a reaction to dramatic reports at beagle breeder-for-medical-testing Envigo, but a full ban on breeding for testing faltered in February. “This is an important signing ceremony. And it’s important because it signifies how we’re supposed to work together,” Youngkin … Continued

Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs 45 Bills Into Law

By

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed more than 40 bills into law Friday including legislation strengthening school safety audits, cutting fees for sportsmen, and establishing training for law enforcement to recognize signs of human trafficking. “We are here to provide solutions to the problems that matter to Virginians and we are working everyday to serve our parents and … Continued

Governor Youngkin Announces Safe and Sound Task Force to End Practice of Kids Sleeping in Local Government Offices

By

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Youngkin announced today that he has launched an initiative aimed at creating safe housing placements for children in foster care. As today marks the start of Child Abuse Prevention month, the “Safe and Sound Task Force” will bring together government agencies, the Virginia League of Social Services Executives and other community partners … Continued

University of Richmond Renames Six Buildings over Former Namesakes’ Ties to Slavery and Eugenics

By

The University of Richmond is renaming six buildings and instituting naming guidelines after the Board of Trustees approved the work of the recently concluded naming commission. “We recognize that not all members of our community will agree with these decisions,” President Kevin Hallock and the Board said in a Monday message to the community. And we recognize … Continued

Virginia Rep. Wittman and Washington Rep Kilmer Announce New Caucus Focused on Navy’s Public Shipyards

By

Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06) announced a new caucus focused on the Navy’s four active public shipyards on Friday. Other members of the Public Shipyard Caucus include Representatives Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) and Bobby Scott (D-VA-03). “The Public Shipyard Caucus is the only congressional caucus focused exclusively on the nation’s public shipyards and … Continued

Miyares Chairs New PAC Aimed at Electing Conservative Prosecutors

By

Attorney General Jason Miyares is the honorary chairman of the new PAC Protecting Americans Action Fund (PAAF), which is focused on supporting conservative prosecutors in races across the U.S. The new PAC is operated by GOPAC. “As we thought about how we continue to have an impact and what at our core is making sure … Continued

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Perdue AgriBusiness to Invest $59.1 Million to Expand in the City of Chesapeake

By

 Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Perdue AgriBusiness, a leading U.S. agriculture products and services company, will invest $59.1 million to expand its operation in the City of Chesapeake. The company will modernize facilities and increase production of its high protein soybean meal, soybean oil, and hulls, positioning the company to expand its soybean crushing capability to include … Continued

Youngkin Says Virginia Will ‘Work Hard’ to Suspend Gas Tax

By

Virginia’s governor is once again proposing a suspension of the state’s gas tax as prices at the pump remain near record highs. “It’s time for us to give Virginians a break, and we’re going to work hard to suspend the gas tax,” Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said in a Tuesday interview with Fox News Radio. “I’ve got to … Continued

Share

Click below to share this with others

Facebook Text

Log in to Join the Conversation

Log in to your IFA account to start a discussion, comment, pray, and interact with our community.

Login Sign Up