$20M to go to preserving historic sites in Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that $20 million will go towards preserving historic sites across the Commonwealth.
VA governor issues executive order to crack down on cell phone use in schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is cracking down on cell phones in schools.
Youngkin says focus on Virginia veterans, not vice presidential speculation
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said his focus is on Virginia veterans and not on speculation that he was being vetted as a potential vice presidential candidate by former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign.
Could Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin be Trump's pick for VP?
There’s growing speculation in political circles that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin might be on former President Donald Trump’s list of possible vice presidential choices. Trump has said he’ll reveal his decision next month.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visits Manassas to promote indoor farming industry
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was in Manassas Thursday to promote the growth of indoor vertical farming in the state.
Virginia to ditch California emission rules, Gov. Youngkin announces
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Virginia will abandon California’s stringent vehicle emissions rules aimed at reducing carbon pollution at the end of the year when that state’s current regulations expire, citing an attorney general opinion.
Over 80 arrested at Virginia Tech during Israel-Hamas war protests; Youngkin supports university
At least 82 protesters demonstrating over the Israel-Hamas war were arrested at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg over the weekend after the university said they were trespassing and violating safety regulations.
Youngkin won't veto Virginia's $64B state budget
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that he would not veto the state budget passed by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly.
Virginia legislature at odds with Gov. Youngkin over budget
FOX 5 is staying ahead of the latest developments regarding the Virginia state budget— an especially big point of interest this year given the back and forth about whether the Wizards and Capitals would move to Alexandria.
Virginia governor vetoes 22 bills, including easier path for DACA recipients to work as police
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed nearly two dozen pieces of crime and law enforcement legislation, including measures that would have expanded credits for inmates to get out of prison early and allowed some immigrants who are not U.S. citizens to become police officers.
Weed in Virginia: Legislation votes to approve recreational marijuana sales
Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year.
Proposed TikTok ban for kids fails in Virginia’s Legislature
A GOP legislative effort to prevent Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok — an idea backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin — died this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
Virginia lawmakers divided over proposal to relocate Capitals, Wizards
Top Democrats in the Virginia Senate have dealt a blow to legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia, refusing to docket the bill for a hearing and expressing serious reservations Monday about the financing of the proposed deal.
Gov. Youngkin discusses challenges as Virginia Legislature opens: FOX 5 Exclusive
Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for bipartisan cooperation as the state’s General Assembly convened its 2024 session this week.
Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
End of the road for Virginia's car tax? Gov. Youngkin introduces bold plan
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has his eye on something many governors have tried to do but failed at — eliminating the state’s car tax.
Youngkin pledges to seek mental health legislation in honor of Irvo Otieno
Virginia families would have the right to be near a relative who is having a medical, mental health or substance-use emergency, and that person could be given previously prescribed medications, under legislation Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Thursday he’ll pursue in the coming year.
'I'm not going anywhere:' Youngkin rejects 2024 presidential run
The day after failing to secure the Virginia House and Senate for the Republican Party, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has thrown cold water on questions about a White House campaign in 2024.
Election Day in Virginia could indicate what’s ahead for the presidential election
It’s Election Day in Virginia and abortion rights is at the top of the list of what voters in the commonwealth are concerned about now, and moving forward.
Waving off talk about running for president, Youngkin says focus remains on Virginia
As voters made their way to the polls Tuesday to determine who will control the state legislature, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sat down with FOX 5's Steve Chenevey in Manassas to talk about his administration's accomplishments, goals for the future, and if he would make a late entry into the 2024 presidential race.