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Oct 11 2023
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Democrats press for investigation of Youngkin ‘purging’ of voter rolls in Virginia
Virginia’s Democratic members of Congress are pushing for the Justice Department to investigate whether Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) administration violated the Voting Rights Act after reports that eligible voters were removed from the state’s voter rolls. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and the state’s six Democratic House lawmakers are asking for “immediate action” from the DOJ
The HillDec 13 2023
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Judge rules against Virginia NAACP seeking Youngkin info on felon rights
RICHMOND — A Richmond circuit court judge ruled Tuesday that the Virginia NAACP cannot have access to a database Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) uses to decide whether to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of a felony. Fast, informative and written just for locals. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. The state NAACP filed suit in October under the Virginia Freedom
Washington PostNov 08 2023
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Democratic wins in Virginia could deflate Youngkin’s White House buzz
RICHMOND — Before Tuesday’s election, Gov. Glenn Youngkin was everywhere — on the stump in Virginia, in the Hamptons with megadonors, in TV ads and on the lips of Republicans still pining for a fresh face to snatch the GOP presidential nomination away from front-runner Donald Trump. And then, suddenly, he was nowhere. Tuesday’s Democratic sweep in Virginia’s midterm legislative elections let
Washington PostMar 14 2024
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$730 rooms, $75 parking: Youngkin’s own report calls arena forecasts rosy
Washington PostNov 07 2023
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Virginia Democrats retain majority in state Senate in check on Youngkin agenda
Democrats defended their slim majority in the Virginia Senate, dealing a blow to state Republicans who sought to flip the upper chamber and gain complete control of the state legislature next year. Democrats’ ability to maintain control of the Senate is crucial to the party’s ability to thwart Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to implement new abortion restrictions in the states as well as other
Washington ExaminerDec 13 2023
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Governor Youngkin Announces $2 Billion World-Class Entertainment District in Virginia
Public-private partnership will feature global corporate headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, an industry-leading Arena for both the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, a state-of-the-art Monumental Sports Network media studio, the Wizards practice facility, a performing arts venue, an expanded esports facility, and mixed-use development in the City of Alexandria,
Falls Church News - PressNov 07 2023
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With Virginia results tight, all eyes on General Assembly and Youngkin's future
RICHMOND - The second-most-important Election Day of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s political career wrapped up Tuesday as polls closed around the state, with all 140 seats in the General Assembly on the ballot and Youngkin hoping to create Republican majorities that would steer the legislature to the right and boost his chances of becoming a national GOP star. Close contests and thousands of
Spokesman ReviewNov 07 2023
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Democrats win full control of Virginia legislature in major rebuke to Youngkin
Virginia Democrats have won both chambers of the state legislature, flipping the state House and holding the state Senate in a rebuke to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. With most results tallied, media outlets have called at least 21 seats in the 40-member Senate for Democrats, ensuring a majority. Democrats have also won at least 51 of 100 seats in the House. With some races still uncalled,
Daily KosOct 31 2023
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Governor Youngkin discusses his executive directive to combat antisemitism in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. -- Governor Glenn Youngkin (R - Virginia) signed a new executive directive in an effort to combat antisemitism in Virginia following the state of the Israel-Hamas war. The directive works to create a better synergy between schools and law enforcement as it pertains to religious-based threats. The order empowers state police to operate at a heightened state, allowing them to act
WTVR 6May 01 2023
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Youngkin says he will not be running for president in 2024
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced he will not be running for president in 2024. The Virginia governor had long been floated as a potential 2024 candidate after his upset win in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race. He dispelled the rumors on Monday, telling the Wall Street Journal at the "Governing America" conversation with the Milken Institute that he would be focusing on Virginia for the
Colorado Springs Gazette