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Chairman of Virginia GOP says Youngkin did not consult him before calling on Reid to drop out
The chairman of the Virginia Republican Party says Gov. Glenn Youngkin did not consult him before asking the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor to withdraw from the race last month over alleged social media postings. Youngkin called on John Reid, the nominee for Virginia’s lieutenant governor, to leave the race last month in response to alleged findings surfaced by GOP researchers. Virginia Sen. Mark Peake, the chairman of the state’s Republican Party, told WTOP that Youngkin made that call without his input.
Youngkin and Miyares announce new investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools
On Tuesday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares said they were outraged over 7News' exclusive report about Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) investigating three male students who complained about the presence of a biological female in the boys' locker room at Stone Bridge High School. “It’s deeply concerning to read reports of yet another incident in Loudoun County schools where members of the opposite sex are violating the privacy of students in locker rooms. Even more alarming, the victims of this violation are the ones being investigated—this is beyond belief ..." said Governor Glenn Youngkin in a statement.
Youngkin: Virginia experiencing ‘exciting moment’ for investment
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said Tuesday that the state is experiencing an “exciting moment” for investment as businesses continue to put money into it. “Companies are expanding in America, and Virginia has been rated one of the top states, if not the top state, for business in America, and a lot of them are investing in Virginia,” Youngkin said during an appearance on Fox Business’s Mornings With Maria. “So, it’s an exciting moment for us.”
Youngkin signs bills to charge fentanyl dealers with involuntary manslaughter if drugs they sell cause overdose
Starting July 1, fentanyl dealers could face even more time in prison. That’s because Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed bills to hold dealers accountable if the drugs they sell kill. The new law would allow prosecutors to charge fentanyl dealers with involuntary manslaughter if the drugs they sell lead to an overdose death.
Virginia to rein in medical debt collectors after Youngkin signature
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is working with Democrats who control the General Assembly to put new restrictions on debt collectors seeking money for hospitals and doctors. Debt collectors seeking to cash in on patients who owe money to hospitals and doctors often engage in behavior critics call predatory. That's why Jay Speer at the Virginia Poverty Law Center worked with lawmakers to create new restrictions on debt collectors.
Virginia Republicans reel from party infighting over nominee for lieutenant governor
Virginia Republicans are reeling from an intraparty fight over a disputed social media account that has pitted lieutenant governor nominee John Reid against Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political operation, imperiling the party’s chances of holding on to power in this year’s general election. The controversy comes as Republicans look to buck historic trends that favor the party out of power in Washington to hold on to the top three statewide offices — governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general — and make gains in the House of Delegates, where all 100 seats are up for reelection in November and where Democrats hold a narrow majority.
Gerry Connolly backs former chief of staff to fill his Northern Virginia seat
A former aide to Rep. Gerry Connolly has quickly jumped into the race to replace the longtime member of Congress from Northern Virginia — with the blessing of his former boss. James Walkinshaw, a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors who served as Connolly’s chief of staff for more than a decade, cast himself as a fierce opponent of President Donald Trump’s agenda as he announced his candidacy Tuesday for the seat in the heavily Democratic suburb of Washington.
Fairfax Supervisor James Walkinshaw declares candidacy for Congress
A former longtime adviser to Rep. Gerry Connolly appears to be running to succeed his political mentor. James Walkinshaw, a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the past five years, filed paperwork today (Tuesday) to formally seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Walkinshaw’s campaign sent out a mass text to supporters announcing his candidacy this afternoon.
State inspector general announces investigation into Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center
Tuesday, the Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) announced it will open an investigation into the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center, which is Virginia's only youth prison. The news comes in response to a request from the Commission on Youth amid "disturbing reports" of incidents at the facility in recent months.
Will politics keep Canadians away from Virginia Beach? The local tourism industry hopes not
With U.S. destinations reporting double-digit drops in Canadian tourists amid political tensions, Virginia Beach is hoping to keep its largest group of international travelers from looking elsewhere. Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House to try and simmer down tensions between the neighboring countries related to ongoing trade disputes and "51st state" rhetoric from Trump. At least on the U.S. side of things, the fallout has been swift in recent months, with double digit percentage drops in Canadian tourism to many American destinations in protest of U.S. politics.