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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…
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.
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.
HB 257 remains a point of contention for Virginia Republicans
HB 257, the law that was passed in 2020 dropping the requirement of school officials to report every potential crime to law enforcement, continues to be a key talking point…
Sears steers clear of endorsing while introducing Ramirez at her congressional campaign launch party
Lieutenant Governor-elect Winsome Sears spoke at a campaign rally for Republican congressional candidate Tina Ramirez in Chesterfield Tuesday night.
Va. Dept. of Health talks about vaccination efficacy compared to people who contracted COVID
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) sent out a message Tuesday encouraging Virginians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine even if they have contracted the virus.