Posts Tagged Governor Glenn Youngkin
Youngkin open to changes in skill games amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2024
Virginia’s legislature said no to a host of amendments from Governor Glenn Youngkin to a bill legalizing skill games in the Commonwealth.
But that didn’t end the conversation and lawmakers agreed to work with the governor to find a more palatable bill. Brad Kutner spoke with Youngkin and some pro-skill game activists as those negotiations are kicking off.
The fate of skill games is now in the governor’s hands
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 17, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is now facing a decision about what happens with slot-machine style machines in convenience stores and truck stops. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s legislature hasn’t overridden a veto in more than a decade. Could that change Wednesday?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 16, 2024
Virginia’s legislature returns to Richmond Wednesday to review Governor Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes and amendments. While tension remains high, at least one bill with strong bipartisan support could see Youngkin rebuked. Brad Kutner has more.
A gubernatorial amendment on bullying might get the boot later this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 15, 2024
All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly will return to Richmond this week for a brief session to consider the governor’s amendments and vetoes. Michael Pope tells us one of the amendments they’ll be considering involves bullying in schools.
Governor Youngkin says no to ranked-choice voting legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 11, 2024
Ranked-choice voting has gained popularity in recent years. Although, as Michael Pope tells us, it’s not popular at the Executive Mansion.
Youngkin gets mixed reviews on final criminal justice reform actions of 2024 session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin ran on a law and order platform. And while that may have put most criminal justice reform efforts on the chopping block, advocates and elected officials were surprised by what survived his veto pen. Brad Kutner has more.
State lawmakers are working to reorganize Virginia’s workforce development efforts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2024
Virginia’s workforce development is in the midst of a reorganization – one designed to make better use of federal money. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin slashes Democrats’ education budget, vetoes bipartisan school funding bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 9, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin released budget amendments and issued vetoes just hours before Monday night’s deadline. Some of Youngkin’s strikes hit education spending and funding plans crafted by Democrats. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Skill games proponents ponder next steps following Youngkin amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 9, 2024
Lawmakers will return to Richmond next week to consider next steps on a number of important bills. Michael Pope reports that they’ll need to make a decision on what to do about skill games.
Youngkin offers over 200 amendments to budget bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 9, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin offered more than 200 amendments to the General Assembly’s proposed budget Monday. The governor struck a more conciliatory tone, opening up the upcoming budget fight on a positive note, but Democratic leadership remained wary, as Brad Kutner found out.
Youngkin adds to veto total with abortion bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 8, 2024
Abortion remains a key topic as the governor takes his final actions on bills from the General Assembly. Michael Pope has the latest.
Governor Youngkin passes on retail marijuana market
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 29, 2024
Earlier this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a plan from Virginia Democrats for a retail marijuana market. It comes years after the state decriminalized the substance, allowing an illicit market to flourish. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
As Youngkin arena deal crumbles, the state’s budget hangs in the balance
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 29, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s hopes for a sports arena in northern Virginia may be dead, but politics in Virginia live on. Among deals that still need to happen between the Republican governor and his Democratic counterparts is the state’s budget. Brad Kutner has more.
Cocktails to go will soon become permanent in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 29, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is putting his signature on a bill legalizing cocktails to go. Michael Pope has the story.
Pope & Schapiro: Death of an arena
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 29, 2024
The death of a sports arena deal in northern Virginia grabbed most of the headlines this week. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss that and all the happenings in state politics and government.
Youngkin takes action on several gun-related bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 27, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin took action on over three dozen gun bills earlier this week. The actions will stop many new gun laws from going into effect, but efforts he agreed with are ok with Second Amendment activists. Brad Kutner has more.
The governor’s proposed digital sales tax may apply to businesses too
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 26, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a proposal from the General Assembly that would increase taxes on businesses. Michael Pope has the report.
After lots of debate this session, the governor will soon weigh in on skill games
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 25, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to make one of the most anticipated decisions of the General Assembly session this year. As Michael Pope reports, the fate of skill games rests in the balance.
Youngkin’s latest vetoes limit police recruitment, strike at criminal justice reform
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 21, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed just under two dozen bills earlier this week, many of them related to criminal justice reforms. Brad Kutner has more details on one effort that police chiefs said would have increased both the ranks and quality of officers in diverse parts of the state.
Governor Youngkin weighs invasive plants legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 21, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is giving his veto pen a workout, rejecting 60 bills this week. Michael Pope reports on one vetoed measure that would’ve cracked down on invasive plant species.
The governor touted 30,000 jobs with arena proposal, but is that accurate?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 20, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin says an arena proposal in Alexandria would create 30,000 jobs. Michael Pope takes a look at that claim.
Could a rail crew bill overcome a gubernatorial veto?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 19, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is pulling out his veto pen again. This time, Michael Pope tells us about his rejection of a bill on railroad safety.
Governor Youngkin says no to composting bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 18, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is vetoing legislation that might have increased composting. Michael Pope reports.
General Assembly and Governor Youngkin clash over contraception coverage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2024
The General Assembly voted to make sure health insurance plans cover contraception. But Governor Glenn Youngkin wants an exemption for those with certain objections. Michael Pope explains.
Youngkin pleases 2A advocates with early veto of new gun laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 12, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed eight bills late Friday night. Among them was an effort that would have clarified how to remove guns from those convicted of domestic abuse. Advocates on both sides of the issue were surprised by the action. Brad Kutner has more.
Governor Youngkin vetoes ERIC rejoin effort
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 11, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued his first vetoes of the year. One of them rejects an effort to make sure Virginia’s voter rolls are accurate. Michael Pope reports.
Sports arena funding left out of General Assembly’s budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2024
Public financing for a proposed sports arena in Alexandria is not in a budget agreement struck this week by leaders in the House and Senate. Michael Pope reports.
Democrats challenge Gov. Youngkin with ‘7-day deadline’ bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 4, 2024
Democrats in Virginians House and Senate sped up approval of over 80 bills with the intention of getting Governor Glenn Youngkin to act on them before the scheduled end of session Saturday. Brad Kutner has more from the Capitol.
The fate of legislation barring school divisions from banning books may rest in the governor’s hands
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering legislation that would stop school boards from banning books. Michael Pope has the details.
How will Governor Youngkin approach vetoes this session?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon be considering hundreds of bills that a Democratic-controlled House and Senate will be sending him. Michael Pope has this preview.
Republicans and Democrats split over Youngkin tax cuts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2024
Last year, lawmakers were deadlocked over the budget for months. Now, Republicans and Democrats are trying to balance the books, and Michael Pope tells us they have different priorities.
House Democrats cast doubt on funding for Youngkin’s STEM lab schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 17, 2024
About $100 million was allocated to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s lab school program in 2022, but future funding to maintain them is in the hands of a Democratically-controlled legislature who argue existing public schools need funding first. Brad Kutner has more.
Governor Youngkin’s proposal to ditch the car tax is “dead on arrival”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2024
Lawmakers are back in Richmond for the General Assembly session. And as Michael Pope tells us, they’re already making news about tax issues.
The 2024 General Assembly is in session; what can we expect?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2024
With the fiscal legacy of Virginia’s governor at stake, members of the General Assembly will gavel into session this week/today. Michael Pope has this preview.
State Democrats say Youngkin’s tax cut proposals aren’t happening
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 5, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to cut Virginia’s income tax. But as Michael Pope reports, he’ll have a difficult time persuading Democrats who are now in control of the House and Senate.
Will Governor Youngkin be successful in his “digital personal property tax” proposal?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 2, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are about to consider a proposal from the governor to modernize the sales tax. Michael Pope reports.
How will state lawmakers handle Governor Youngkin’s behavioral health push?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 29, 2023
Later this month, members of the General Assembly will consider an effort some are calling a transformation of Virginia’s behavioral health system. Michael Pope reports.
Outmigration is still worrying some Virginia lawmakers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 28, 2023
Virginia lawmakers continue to worry about the number of people leaving the Commonwealth. Michael Pope has the details.
Governor Youngkin proposes more than $400 million for childcare efforts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2023
Childcare is expected to be a major topic of conversation for the upcoming General Assembly session. Michael Pope reports.
Is it time for a millionaire tax in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2023
This week, the governor will outline his proposal for the next budget. And as Michael Pope reports, some are calling for him to finally do something about Virginia’s tax code.
More money is on the way for community service boards across Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is trying to figure out ways to fix a broken mental health system. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin tells university presidents he’s “extremely worried” about a lack of free speech at state schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 30, 2023
Virginia’s governor spoke Wednesday at a meeting of university administrators convened by the state Department of Education. The topic: free speech and intellectual diversity. Sandy Hausman reports on what Glenn Youngkin had to say and why he might be so concerned about the subject.
The relationship between the new House speaker and the governor got off to a rocky start
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2023
The House of Delegates is about to get a new Speaker of the House. And as Michael Pope reports, he starting out with a strained relationship with the governor.
Youngkin honors Virginia’s native tribes in annual Thanksgiving ceremony
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin welcomed members from two of Virginia’s Native American tribes to the executive mansion Wednesday morning. The event honors the bond between early Virginians and the local tribes who’ve inhabited the region for thousands of years. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia county famous for transgender legal fight passes Youngkin’s ‘model policy’
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2023
Years after a rural Virginia county became the frontline for transgender students’ bathroom use, Governor Glenn Youngkin released a new set of policies he argues ensure privacy, dignity, and respect for students and parents.
Transgender kids and their parents disagree. And Brad Kutner reports local school boards are now trying to find a path forward.
NAACP says docs show Youngkin administration acts arbitrarily when restoring voting rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 6, 2023
The NAACP of Virginia scored a partial win over the weekend against Governor Glenn Youngkin in their Freedom of Information Act fight over the governor’s felon rights enfranchisement activity. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
*Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from the governor’s office.
Marine Corps veteran among those caught in voter purge
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 1, 2023
After a so-called computer glitch, about 3,400 formerly incarcerated Virginians have had their voting rights restored. Among them was Marine Corps veteran and Courtland, Virginia resident Nathanial Hill. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia lawsuit over voting rights restoration clears early hurdle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 6, 2023
A lawsuit against Governor Glenn Youngkin filed by a former felon and Richmond native can continue. Lawyers for George Hawkins Jr. argued in court Friday that the state’s felon voting rights restoration process under the Republican governor had become so opaque it violates his First Amendment rights. Brad Kutner has more.
Youngkin’s lab school board advances more applications
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 3, 2023
Governor Youngkin’s Laboratory school program saw two applicants get one step closer to the $100 million in start-up funds Tuesday. Brad Kutner spoke with officials at Germanna Community College near Fredericksburg about their plans.
State lawmakers reach agreement on amendments to Virginia’s current budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 25, 2023
Members of the General Assembly are heading back to the Capitol to pass overdue budget amendments. Michael Pope has the latest.
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