Posts Tagged Governor Glenn Youngkin
Youngkin will leave office with a record number of vetoes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 26, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin will leave office next year with at least one distinction among his predecessors. Michael Pope tells us about a record that he has already broken.
Youngkin defiant in the face of ‘improper veto’ claims
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin plans to ignore claims by Virginia’s House Clerk that some of his final actions in the 2025 legislative session were done improperly. As Brad Kutner found out, it’s not as uncommon as you might think.
Governor Youngkin signs 2025 budget with ‘cushion’ for Trump ‘disruptions;’ capitulates on Reid
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 2, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the 2025 state budget Friday. The governor says many shared priorities were funded, but some items were removed to account for quote “short term disruptions” anticipated from President Donald Trump’s federal actions. Brad Kutner has more.
How will Youngkin act on parental notification bill after lawmakers rejected his amendment?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 30, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to make a decision on legislation outlining parental rights and responsibilities. Michael Pope reports.
What will Youngkin’s “all of the above” energy strategy look like after this week?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 28, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to make several key environmental decisions this week. Michael Pope has this preview.
Advocates want Youngkin to sign African American studies bill; they say it aligns with his first EO
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 24, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would expand African American Studies in Virginia public schools. Michael Pope reports.
Advocates say Youngkin can “put his money where his mouth is” by signing bias training bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin has about 100 bills on his desk that he’s still considering. Michael Pope has this report on one of those bills that will require unconscious bias training for doctors.
The governor is still mulling a medical debt protections bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 16, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin is contemplating what to do with 92 bills on his desk. Michael Pope has this report about one involving medical debt.
The House and Senate have different opinions on this social media bill; what will Youngkin do?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 15, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin is still considering how he wants to handle dozens of bills on his desk. Michael Pope has this report about one involving social media.
Ranked-choice voting advocates hope gubernatorial veto won’t be a set back
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2025
Advocates for ranked-choice voting are hoping that a recent veto won’t set back their movement. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin backs removal of alleged MS-13 gang leader without trial
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin chimed in on the future of an alleged MS-13 member arrested in Northern Virginia late last month. The defendant’s gun charge was dropped earlier this week. Brad Kutner has more.
Debate over ALPRs likely to return next year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 3, 2025
Members of the General Assembly have rejected suggested changes the governor made to a bill on surveillance technology. Michael Pope reports.
General Assembly sends fentanyl legislation back to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 2, 2025
Members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol Wednesday, voting on hundreds of vetoes and amendments from the governor. Michael Pope has this story about one of those amendments on the fentanyl crisis.
Immigrant rights groups want lawmakers to reject some of the governor’s amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 1, 2025
Members of the Virginia General Assembly will be back at the Capitol this week. Michael Pope has this report about how lawmakers will be considering legislation related to immigration.
The governor’s amendments will likely take center stage for this week’s reconvene session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 31, 2025
Members of the General Assembly will be back in Richmond this week to consider hundreds of amendments and vetoes from the governor. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin data center amendment likely pushes issue into 2025 election
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 31, 2025
More than two dozen bills aiming to address Virginia’s rapid data center expansion were submitted to the legislature earlier this year.
Only one bill that aimed to improve planning for the projects survived. And Governor Youngkin weakened it with an amendment that will be considered Wednesday. Brad Kutner has more on what this means for the 2025 election and beyond.
Environmental groups weigh in on Youngkin’s amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 31, 2025
Environmental groups are preparing for the upcoming reconvene session of the General Assembly this week/Wednesday. Michael Pope has this preview.
Youngkin adds controversial amendment to parental notification law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 28, 2025
A bipartisan effort meant to inform parents of safe gun storage laws and the dangers of freely accessible medication is likely doomed after Governor Glenn Youngkin amended the law. Brad Kutner spoke with those opposed and in favor of the governor’s changes to the bill.
Stores that sell invasive plants will soon have to post new signage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 28, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin is joining the fight against invasive plants. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin amends “junk fees” bill, but the legislature is already saying no
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 27, 2025
Members of the General Assembly are returning to the Capitol next week to consider all the amendments Governor Glenn Youngkin added to their bills. Michael Pope has this report on how he amended a bill on junk fees.
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 27, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke alongside federal authorities in Northern Virginia Thursday morning. They were celebrating the arrest of an alleged leader of an international criminal gang who was living in a D.C. suburb. Brad Kutner has more.
What will lawmakers do with Youngkin’s amendments to license plate readers legislation?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 26, 2025
Members of the Virginia General Assembly will be returning to the Capitol next week, and Michael Pope reports that they’ll be considering an important gubernatorial amendment about surveillance.
After years of unsuccessful attempts, Virginia closes campaign spending loophole
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 26, 2025
A loophole in Virginia’s campaign finance laws will close thanks to a bipartisan effort signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin this week. Brad Kutner has more on the effort that took more than a decade to get to the governor’s desk.
Youngkin wants to create a Gaming Commission; the General Assembly has already said no
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 25, 2025
Gambling and marijuana continue to vex the governor and members of the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin’s budget amendments face scrutiny from Democrats
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 25, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin waited till the last possible moment to publish his 205 amendments to the state’s budget. That’s left Democrats scrambling to address his concerns ahead of next week’s reconvene session. Brad Kutner has more.
Youngkin, Democratic leadership still at odds over immigration enforcement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 24, 2025
Virginia’s Republican governor and Democrats who control the General Assembly are clashing over immigration. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin announces over 200 budget amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 24, 2025
Virginia legislators came together to form a conference budget before leaving Richmond last month. But on Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his requested amendments to that budget. Brad Kutner has this breakdown ahead of legislators’ chance to consider the amendments.
Youngkin grants clemency in Fairfax officer case; legal experts weigh in
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 3, 2025
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is granting clemency to a former Fairfax County police sergeant who killed an unarmed man. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin likely to add to his record number of vetoes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin already holds the record for most vetoes. And as Michael Pope reports, he’s about to bump up that total with dozens of new vetoes expected in the next few weeks.
Youngkin announces new website for Virginia’s fired federal workers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin traveled to Northern Virginia Monday to announce a new state-run initiative meant to get federal workers fired by the Trump administration jobs in the Commonwealth. Brad Kutner has more.
Virginia Democrats send environmental bills to Youngkin’s desk, where his veto pen likely waits…
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon consider a handful of bills aimed at transforming electricity generation. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Democrats are rejecting Youngkin’s tax proposals… for now
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 28, 2025
Some of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposed tax cuts hit some speed bumps this week. Michael Pope has this check on their status.
Youngkin: “The state of our Commonwealth is strong.”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin outlined his priorities to Virginia legislators as part of his annual State of the Commonwealth address Monday. Brad Kutner was in the House chamber and filed this report.
Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth speech draws mixed reactions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2025
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered a State of the Commonwealth address outlining his priorities for his final year in office. Michael Pope has reaction to the speech.
As he enters his final year as governor, what will Glenn Youngkin’s legacy be?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 23, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to enter his final year in office, and so he has only a few months to cement his legacy. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin pitches ‘no tax on tips’ bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a ‘No Tax on Tips’ effort at a diner in downtown Richmond Monday morning. Brad Kutner has more on the idea that garnered bipartisan support ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Youngkin backs Trump in anti-fentanyl tariff fight
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 26, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin threw his support behind President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff promise Tuesday. The support came hours after Mexico’s president promised to match any tariffs Trump adds. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Judge rules Youngkin can’t pull Virginia out of RGGI
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 20, 2024
A judge in Floyd County has ruled that Governor Glenn Youngkin’s effort to pull the state out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – or RGGI – was unlawful. Roxy Todd reports.
Youngkin announces new education standards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin gave a name to his new education standards Friday morning. Brad Kutner has more on the new effort and some concerns about its roll out.
Legal voters are being caught up in Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 29, 2024
Virginia’s governor says his embattled voter purge program is just an effort to keep noncitizens off the state’s voter roll. But, as Brad Kutner found out, many legal voters have been caught in the fray, too.
Federal judge blocks voter purge program, Youngkin vows an appeal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 25, 2024
A federal judge is ending Governor Glenn Youngkin’s purge of alleged noncitizens from the voter rolls. As Michael Pope reports, the court ruled there’s no evidence that any of the people removed are non-citizens.
Voter purge program case to be decided Friday
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2024
A federal judge is set to rule on a request to shut down Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program. Michael Pope reports.
Free speech watchdog dings Youngkin administration for campus intervention
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 8, 2024
A free speech watchdog group has once again included Virginia in its annual report of America’s Censored Classrooms. Brad Kutner has more.
Post-Helene, misinformation spreads even as recovery continues
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024
State and federal agencies are working around the clock to get resources to parts of Virginia damaged by Helene, but misinformation is also spreading. Brad Kutner asked Governor Glenn Youngkin about getting reliable information to the public.
Youngkin, Virginia legislators mull legislative steps in Helene recovery
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024
As southwest Virginia begins to move from response to recovery mode in the wake of Helene, some legislators are already looking ahead to future storms and future costs. Brad Kutner spoke with some of them.
An author weighs in on the politics of book bans
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2024
According to the American Library Association, nearly 400 book titles were targeted for bans in Virginia last year. Michael Pope has the latest on the politics of banning books.
Despite top of the ticket, Governor Glenn Youngkin gets high marks among Virginians in new poll
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2024
Some Republican candidates may not be polling well in Virginia. But as Michael Pope reports, the Republican governor remains popular.
Youngkin celebrates modest increases in Virginia’s SOL scores
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin said he was pleased with Virginia’s 2023-24 SOL results at a press event Tuesday. And, as Brad Kutner found out, numbers show slight increases in test scores in most school divisions.
Youngkin says there’d be plenty of jobs in Virginia if Trump fires federal employees
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin says Virginia’s over 140,000 civilian federal employees have little to fear if former President Donald Trump’s promise to fire many of them comes true. Youngkin offered that reassurance after a recent state economic forecasting meeting where he spoke with Brad Kutner.
Governor Youngkin to release energy plan later this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 23, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is putting together an energy plan for Virginia. Michael Pope has a preview.
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