Podcast: Youngkin talks inauguration changes and Democrats talk DPVA chair
This is the latest episode of the Virginia Scope Podcast: 'In the Scope' featuring Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin and others for a wide-ranging discussion of Virginia politics.
Youngkin talks about Northam’s budget proposals, the transition, and inauguration
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin ran in part on shaking up the status quo in Richmond from an outsider’s perspective along with a promise to address kitchen table issues for Virginians.
Northam proposes pay increase for law enforcement in outgoing budget
On the second day of his “Thank you Virginia” tour, Governor Ralph Northam announced that he will be proposing pay raises for law enforcement in his outgoing budget.
Removal of the Lee pedestal will begin immediately
Governor Ralph Northam announced Sunday that he has ordered for the process to remove the pedestal from the circle on Monument Avenue that formerly housed the statue of Confederate General…
Gilbert names Knight as the next House Appropriations Chair
Karen Greenhalgh officially became the delegate-elect from the 85 district after a recount verified that she defeated Democratic incumbent Alex Askew.
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Youngkin discusses hiring staff in the Department of Education
Glenn Youngkin told his supporters on the campaign trail that he planned to announce who will be leading his education department by Dec. 1 — but that day has arrived…
Virginia Beach delegate and sheriff publicly spar over a spouse’s job in the city
Virginia Beach Del. Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D) called out the sheriff for firing her husband after she provided him with proof allegedly showing a Virginia Beach deputy at the Jan. 6…
Glenn Youngkin remains steadfast in his opposition to mask and vaccine mandates
Americans found out just how powerful governors in this country really are when the pandemic began and they shut down nearly everything in their states to try and curb the…
Bills filed so far in the Democratic-majority state Senate
Five bills have been filed in the Democratic-majority state Senate so far ahead of the 2022 legislative session in Richmond.