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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…
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…
Republicans walk the line of local and national in Virginia’s new political environment
Virginia’s congressional candidates are using a mixture of national and local talking points to try and garner support for their campaigns heading into 2022.
Gov.-elect Youngkin talks transition, education, and basketball in Chesterfield
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin is hopeful that he can convince Democrats in the Senate to agree with him on some of his agenda items as he looks to govern with a…
McGuire quietly announces his congressional run to unseat Spanberger
In a fundraising email sent to his supporters Friday night, state Del. John McGuire (R-Goochland) stated publicly for the first time that he is running for Congress.
Hear from one of the people who made ads for Gov.-elect Youngkin
This conversation is Virginia Scope journalist Brandon Jarvis; and Danny Laub, a partner at POOLHOUSE, the Republican ad agency that created Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin’s ads for his campaign. Laub talks…
Republicans & Democrats have chosen their leaders in the House
Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) will be the next Speaker of the House when the chamber gavels back into session this January.
Governor-elect Youngkin launches application portal for jobs in his administration
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin launched a portal Tuesday that provides individuals with the opportunity to apply for a job within his gubernatorial administration that begins in January.
Democratic Party Chair Responds to Tuesday Night’s Losses
Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) Chair Susan Swecker oversaw the party as they flipped 21 House seats, won several statewide races, and flipped the state Senate to Democratic control.