Jay Jones ‘should not run’ after controversial texts surface, Gov. Youngkin says
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Democratic candidate for attorney general Jay Jones "should not run" following the surfacing of controversial text messages in which Jones appeared to joke about shooting a Republican lawmaker.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Democratic candidate for attorney general Jay Jones "should not run" following the surfacing of controversial text messages in which Jones appeared to joke about shooting a Republican lawmaker.
DOE probes FCPS schools following allegations of staff-arranged abortions
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
Eligible Virginia taxpayers to receive up to $400 in rebates
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that eligible Virginia taxpayers could receive up to $400 in rebates.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that eligible Virginia taxpayers could receive up to $400 in rebates.
Youngkin orders investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County
Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them.
As Fairfax County's unemployment rate rises, debate grows over who’s to blame
Fairfax County is seeing an alarming rise in unemployment – and local Democrats and state Republicans are pointing figures as to who is to blame.
Fairfax County is seeing an alarming rise in unemployment – and local Democrats and state Republicans are pointing figures as to who is to blame.
Virginia students required to turn cell phones off during school day
A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.
A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.
Youngkin announces HUD relocation to NSF building in Alexandria
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will relocate its headquarters from the Robert C.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs law banning phones during school hours
Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
New Virginia laws go in effect July 1: Here's what you need to know
Here's a look at the new laws that go into effect on July 1.
Here's a look at the new laws that go into effect on July 1.
Buc-ee's opening 11 new locations, including Virginia and North Carolina
Buc-ee's, a popular gas station chain with a cult following, is set to open six new locations in a massive expansion – including Virginia's very first location.
Buc-ee's, a popular gas station chain with a cult following, is set to open six new locations in a massive expansion – including Virginia's very first location.
Loudoun County Public Schools board meeting turns heated as parents push back on Title IX probe
A packed Loudoun County Public Schools board meeting grew heated Tuesday night as parents pushed back against a Title IX investigation at Stone Bridge High School.
A packed Loudoun County Public Schools board meeting grew heated Tuesday night as parents pushed back against a Title IX investigation at Stone Bridge High School.
Virginia governor signs bill limiting minors to 1 hour of social media per day
If you live in Virginia, the amount of time your child can be on social media will soon be limited by law.
If you live in Virginia, the amount of time your child can be on social media will soon be limited by law.
Youngkin signs Virginia bill cracking down on kid's social media use
A new Virginia law signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin aims to reduce children's social media usage by imposing time limits.
A new Virginia law signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin aims to reduce children's social media usage by imposing time limits.
Youngkin cuts $900 million from Virginia budget
Governor Glenn Youngkin is slashing almost a billion dollars from Virginia's budget, including cuts impacting child care and state universities.
Governor Glenn Youngkin is slashing almost a billion dollars from Virginia's budget, including cuts impacting child care and state universities.
Sentence commuted for former Fairfax Co. officer involved in fatal shooting
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Fairfax County police officer, sentenced to three years in prison for shooting an unarmed shoplifter in February 2023, will have his sentence commuted.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Fairfax County police officer, sentenced to three years in prison for shooting an unarmed shoplifter in February 2023, will have his sentence commuted.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE
Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Youngkin launches initiative to help job seekers, federal workers in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday announced a new initiative to expand job opportunities across Virginia, highlighting efforts to help federal workers facing job losses and reinforcing the state’s position as a top destination for businesses.
Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday announced a new initiative to expand job opportunities across Virginia, highlighting efforts to help federal workers facing job losses and reinforcing the state’s position as a top destination for businesses.
New bill targets illegal 'street takeovers,' 'exhibition driving' in Virginia
Virginia lawmakers are cracking down on dangerous driving. Legislation that takes aim at racing, burnouts, donuts, and more is now headed to the governor’s desk.
Virginia lawmakers are cracking down on dangerous driving. Legislation that takes aim at racing, burnouts, donuts, and more is now headed to the governor’s desk.
Virginia’s probation reform bill follows Florida law championed by Jay-Z, DeSantis
Bipartisan Virginia lawmakers are putting forward a criminal justice reform bill proponents say is modeled after a 2022 Florida law that featured the unlikely pairing of Gov. Ron DeSantis and rap mogul Jay-Z.
Bipartisan Virginia lawmakers are putting forward a criminal justice reform bill proponents say is modeled after a 2022 Florida law that featured the unlikely pairing of Gov. Ron DeSantis and rap mogul Jay-Z.
Virginia State of Emergency declared by Governor Youngkin ahead of winter storm
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter weather that could bring as much as eight inches of snow to parts of the state.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter weather that could bring as much as eight inches of snow to parts of the state.