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Youngkin signs bill tightening baby food regulations
Virginia is now the third state in the United States to pass a law set to protect babies from dangerous contaminants in their food, joining a growing coalition of concerned states. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the Baby Food Protection bill on Friday. The legislation requires baby food makers to test for toxic heavy metals and display those test results via a QR code on the label.
Va. bill to limit social media usage for kids signed into law
A Virginia law to force social media companies to limit kids under 16 to one hour of scrolling per day on their apps and platforms was signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday. SB854, known as the "Consumer Data Protection Act," will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The bill, subtitled "social media platforms, responsibilities and prohibitions to minors," had overwhelming support within the Virginia General Assembly from both Republicans and Democrats, with all commonwealth lawmakers voting for the legislation.
Becca Glover replaces head of Youngkin’s PAC amid GOP scandal
Becca Glover, the former deputy chief of staff for Gov. Youngkin, has taken over as executive director of the governor's PAC. It comes less than 24 hours after multiple outlets reported that Matt Moran, who has long held the role, was stepping down following a scandal that has been rocking the Virginia GOP this past week. Youngkin said Glover, who left the administration last January, will lead the Spirit of Virginia PAC in a Friday press briefing. ... It's unclear if the role is a permanent change, as some outlets reported that Moran was only "temporarily" removing himself from Youngkin's PAC.
Yancey: Youngkin vetoes contraception bill; will that boost Hashmi in the Democratic primary?
With his veto pen, Gov. Glenn Youngkin may have given an inadvertent boost Friday to one of the six Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor. With his signing pen, the Republican governor may have also given an inadvertent boost to a different Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. In last month’s so-called veto session, the Democratic-controlled General Assembly rejected Youngkin’s proposed amendments on 91 bills. He had until Friday to act on those: He signed 53 in their original form and vetoed 38 others. The headline item among the vetoes was on a bill that would have guaranteed a right to contraception.
Pressed on Reid leak, Youngkin points to progress, not responsibility
Gov. Glenn Youngkin took questions from reporters Friday following his budget presentation but left after addressing just a few inquiries about the growing controversy involving Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid. The governor was pressed by the Washington Post on whether he believes he caused the controversy. He did not directly respond to the question. The press gaggle followed Youngkin’s announcement that he would sign 135 of the 172 budget amendments sent to him by the General Assembly. His office had notified reporters in advance that he would take questions after the announcement.
Youngkin to cut $900 million from budget as financial buffer
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is cutting $900 million from the revised two-year state budget to set aside a buffer against potential revenue losses as Virginia’s economy braces for deep cuts in federal employment and spending, and the financial fallout from President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on global trading partners. Youngkin, who continues to defend Trump’s tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce, said on Friday that he is vetoing 37 line items in the budget that the Democratic-controlled General Assembly delivered to him. Most of the savings, about $840 million, will come in the current fiscal year and then roll over as surplus in the next year, which begins July 1.
Davidson: Cancer will stop a staunch congressional friend of federal employees
Rep. Gerry Connolly is a consistent man. Every two years since 2017, at the beginning of each Congress, the Virginia Democrat has introduced legislation promoting pay raises for federal employees. The legislation never passed, but the bills demonstrated and symbolized Connolly’s unwavering commitment to federal employees, while providing them fuel for political action. As actions against federal employees by Republicans and President Donald Trump grew, so did Connolly’s vociferous opposition. Now, feds and Connolly’s constituents won’t have him fighting for them for much longer.
Youngkin trims $900 million from Virginia budget to hedge Trump actions
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) will use his line-item veto to cut some $900 million out of the state budget approved this year by the Virginia General Assembly and keep that money in reserve against any downturns caused by President Donald Trump’s reductions of the federal workforce, cuts to federal spending and increases in trade tariffs. Most of Youngkin’s cuts will come from one-time capital improvement projects at the state’s colleges and universities, but he said they can be restored next year if the fiscal climate permits. He said construction had not begun on any of the projects.
Youngkin cuts $900 million from amended Virginia budget ahead of economic uncertainty
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said on Friday that he would trim Virginia’s budget by $900 million in light of next year’s tax revenue projections, which could decrease as the White House’s reshaping of federal spending spurs economic uncertainty in the state. At a news conference, Youngkin announced he had signed the bipartisan budget bill adopted in February by the Virginia General Assembly but vetoed 37 line items, winnowing state spending to create a rainy day cushion.
Youngkin vetoes contraception, Confederate tax bills again
Gov. Glenn Youngkin added to his record score of vetoes Friday, killing 38 more bills and bringing his total to 437 for his term. His vetoes included the General Assembly’s second effort to guarantee a right to contraception (House Bill 1716 and Senate Bill 1105) as well as the legislature’s replay of a measure to end a tax break for Confederate organizations (House Bill 1699). Youngkin vetoed the bills after the General Assembly rejected his proposed changes to those measures.