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MATTHEWS: History repeating itself for Democrats in Virginia

October 16, 2025 Stacey Matthews

In 2021, it appeared that then-Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe was on his way to a second (nonconsecutive) term as Virginia’s governor. The commonwealth is a purplish-blue state, thanks primarily to the Democratic stronghold of […]

MILLOY: All Republicans must stop the wind scam

September 19, 2025 Steve Milloy

President Donald Trump absolutely hates wind turbines. He has canceled several projects. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act terminated about $500 billion in subsidies for Green New Scam projects. A post-OBBBA executive order prescribed heightened […]

Top elected officials tout wins at NCGOP Convention

June 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Three of the top Republican elected officials in the state spoke ahead of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at the 2025 NCGOP Convention earlier this month in Greensboro. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden), Labor […]

Youngkin rallies GOP at state convention

June 12, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered a rousing, and at times humorous, speech to North Carolina Republicans during the Old North State Dinner at the 2025 North Carolina GOP convention on June 7. […]

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Youngkin, McMahon headline upcoming 2025 NCGOP convention

June 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon are two of the headliners at this week’s NCGOP Convention being held June 5-8 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Other notable […]

Virginia governor pardons man whose arrest at a school board meeting galvanized conservatives

September 12, 2023 The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — The father of a Virginia student sexually assaulted in her high school bathroom has been pardoned after his arrest two years ago protesting a school board meeting became a flashpoint in the […]

Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House

March 17, 2023 Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who quickly shot from political newcomer to potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, kicked off his state’s legislative session in January by telling lawmakers that he wanted “to get […]

Youngkin shifts Virginia right, raising profile inside GOP

July 21, 2022 Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — To promote the recently signed Virginia budget and its array of tax cuts, Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted two high-energy campaign-style celebrations, complete with bright lighting, throngs of supporters and a booming playlist […]

Virginia Supreme Court dismisses mask mandate petition

February 8, 2022 Matthew Barakat, Associated Press

LEESBURG, Va. — The Supreme Court of Virginia on Monday rejected on procedural grounds a petition from parents seeking to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in […]

MATTHEWS: Virginia Republican sets standard for how to respond to Democrat smears

February 2, 2022 Stacey Matthews

There is not a day that goes by where a Republican politician, commentator, writer, etc. isn’t accused of “racism,” “sexism,” and/or being a “fake Christian” by a Democrat. Usually, the basis for these claims has […]