Spotsylvania school board vote to pass controversial policy for trans students
The Spotsylvania County School Board voted to adopt a new policy for transgender students Monday evening.
Alexandria City Public Schools joins list of districts rejecting state's new policies for transgender students
Another Virginia school district appears to be rejecting Gov.
'Don't be trans': Critics push back on Virginia schools' new policies for transgender students
Some students and LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations are pushing back against the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies which outline how schools are expected to handle some sensitive issues such as student identity, bathroom use, sports and parental oversight.
Virginia Department of Education releases new model policies outlining plans for transgender students, sports
The Virginia Department of Education released its final model policies for public schools Tuesday, updating guidance that tackles several hot-button issues including student identity, bathroom use, sports, and parental oversight.
Governor Youngkin connects with concerned parents to discuss education
Governor Glenn Youngkin was in Prince William County Tuesday discussing a big presidential election issue: education.
New report reveals Virginia schools are underfunded
Virginia is underfunding its schools, according to a new government watchdog report.
Virginia primary election: Here's everything you need to know to vote on June 20
Here's everything you need to know about the Virginia Primary elections on June 20th.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border
“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."
Youngkin: Virginia agencies eliminating higher-ed degree requirements for some state jobs
The state of Virginia is set to make a big change in a hiring practice by eliminating the requirement or preference that applicants for many executive branch jobs have a higher education degree.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad
There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Youngkin signs bill requiring porn sites to verify users age
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill Friday requiring porn sites to verify users are at least 18 years old.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin meets with Taiwan’s leader during trade mission
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with the president of Taiwan on Monday to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters, his office said.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin leading first international trip to Asia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will lead his first international trade mission to Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in April.
George Mason president defends selection of Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.
George Mason University students protest Gov. Youngkin selection as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University students protested Tuesday over the school's decision to invite Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at the 2023 spring commencement.
George Mason University students start petition to remove Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker
A group of George Mason University students are upset Governor Glenn Youngkin is set to speak at their 2023 commencement.
FBI's new headquarters could be decided by a 1-on-1 basketball game
The battle over where the FBI’s next headquarters will be built could be decided by a 1-on-1 basketball game.
Gov. Youngkin faces pushback over 'AP African American Studies' review
The leader of Loudoun County’s NAACP says she has "great concerns" over Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's order to have Virginia's education secretary review the college board's "Advanced Placement African American Studies."
Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.
Va. Gov. Youngkin discusses school merit controversy, abortion, behavioral health resources
Following his second State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined FOX 5 to discuss his priorities for 2023 including the budget, the investigation into allegations that one of the state's top high schools deprived students of national merit recognition, and gun control.