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Politics Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin gestures as he delivers his Stte of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly in the House chambers at the Capitol Monday Jan. 17, 2022, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics Gov. Glenn Youngkin Has Been in Office for a Matter of Days. Here Are Four Things You Need to Know.

If you haven't had a chance to get to know Virginia's new governor and what he's been up to since taking office, we've got you covered.

Alex Scribner Alex Scribner January 21, 2022 11:21 am EST
Elections
Elections Youngkin Is Wrong About Virginia’s Abortion Policies. Here’s Why.

RICHMOND-Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin claims the state has radical abortion policies in place. But the ones stated don't exist.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 9, 2021 6:40 am EDT
Vaccine News Virginia colleges to require vaccinations to return to campus
Vaccine News Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For April 17

RICHMOND-Virginia enters Phase 2, McAuliffe campaign fundraising outpaces other candidates, and some colleges will require vaccinations to return to campus.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres April 17, 2021 1:09 am EDT
Candidate Profiles Princess Blanding is running for governor of Virginia.
Candidate Profiles Princess Blanding Advances Ambitious Progressive Platform

RICHMOND-Following the summer of protests for Black liberation in Richmond last year, Princess Blanding made the decision to change tactics and reform the system from the inside.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres March 22, 2021 7:51 pm EDT

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Son on father's shoulders walking towards school building. Education Here’s Why Glenn Youngkin’s Embrace of the School Choice Movement Has Some Worried