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.
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.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to reimburse businesses fined for COVID violations
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he wants to see businesses that were hit with fines for violating COVID-19 mandates get their money back.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he wants to see businesses that were hit with fines for violating COVID-19 mandates get their money back.
Nearly 350 antisemitic acts in Virginia so far in 2022
In 2022 so far, Virginia has seen nearly 350 reports of antisemitic acts, according to a report from the Commission to Combat Antisemitism.
In 2022 so far, Virginia has seen nearly 350 reports of antisemitic acts, according to a report from the Commission to Combat Antisemitism.
Youngkin announces $1.7m investment in Arlington from Technomics, Inc
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Technomics, a major data analytics company, is expanding in Arlington.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Technomics, a major data analytics company, is expanding in Arlington.
City of Chesapeake holds vigil to honor Walmart shooting victims
The City of Chesapeake held a candlelight vigil Monday in honor of the six people killed in last week's mass shooting at Walmart.
The City of Chesapeake held a candlelight vigil Monday in honor of the six people killed in last week's mass shooting at Walmart.
Virginia drafts new policy for teaching history in schools
More backlash has come out pertaining to the proposed teachings of certain parts of American history, including Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth, in Virginia schools.
More backlash has come out pertaining to the proposed teachings of certain parts of American history, including Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth, in Virginia schools.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls out GOP after lackluster midterm results
The Republican Party won fewer congressional races than expected in Virginia and across the country. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is now calling on the GOP to move beyond just talking about problems, and instead campaign on how they'll fix problems.
The Republican Party won fewer congressional races than expected in Virginia and across the country. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is now calling on the GOP to move beyond just talking about problems, and instead campaign on how they'll fix problems.
Youngkin sends handwritten apology to Nancy Pelosi for dig over Paul Pelosi attack
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accepted Youngkin's apology, her spokesperson says.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accepted Youngkin's apology, her spokesperson says.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks possible presidential run with FOX 5
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is hitting the campaign trail for Republican candidates with Election Day less than a week away. He's been traveling across the country, leading to speculation that he might be warming up for a presidential run.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is hitting the campaign trail for Republican candidates with Election Day less than a week away. He's been traveling across the country, leading to speculation that he might be warming up for a presidential run.
Virginia education tip line sees concerns from parents
One Virginia parent wanted to ensure their child wasn’t “being taught divisive concepts (or in Biology not being taught divisive gender-bending LGBT-campaigns with overly-sexualized lesson content).”
One Virginia parent wanted to ensure their child wasn’t “being taught divisive concepts (or in Biology not being taught divisive gender-bending LGBT-campaigns with overly-sexualized lesson content).”
Fairfax Co. leaders weigh in on Gov. Youngkin's transgender policies
The conversation on how transgender students in the Commonwealth are treated continues, but time is ticking.
The conversation on how transgender students in the Commonwealth are treated continues, but time is ticking.
Virginia's history learning standards remain under review
As school leaders work toward updating the Commonwealth's standards of learning for history and social studies, there are concerns about whether the governor's ideologies will influence the decision-making process.
As school leaders work toward updating the Commonwealth's standards of learning for history and social studies, there are concerns about whether the governor's ideologies will influence the decision-making process.
Gov. Youngkin's transgender student policies 'damaging,' says NoVa orgs
Several Northern Virginia organizations say Gov. Glenn Youngin's new model policies are causing some students to miss school out of fear of mistreatment by staff and other students.
Several Northern Virginia organizations say Gov. Glenn Youngin's new model policies are causing some students to miss school out of fear of mistreatment by staff and other students.
Virginia students against Gov. Youngkin's transgender policies hold walkouts Tuesday
Students from as many as 100 schools – who are opposed to Gov. Youngkin's policy – have organized a walkout Tuesday morning.
Students from as many as 100 schools – who are opposed to Gov. Youngkin's policy – have organized a walkout Tuesday morning.
Gov. Youngkin faces resistance over transgender student rights in Virginia schools
At least one district in Northern Virginia has said they won’t be following Youngkin's guidelines.
At least one district in Northern Virginia has said they won’t be following Youngkin's guidelines.
Gov. Youngkin introduces new model policy for Virginia transgender students
Gov. Glenn Youngkin updated policies regarding Virginia's transgender students claiming the previous guidelines "disregarded the rights of parents."
Gov. Glenn Youngkin updated policies regarding Virginia's transgender students claiming the previous guidelines "disregarded the rights of parents."
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin re-emphasizes parental engagement with school curriculum
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling on parents to stay engaged with their local school board as he rallied with supporters in Annandale on Wednesday.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling on parents to stay engaged with their local school board as he rallied with supporters in Annandale on Wednesday.
Governor Youngkin declares State of Emergency in response to Southwest Virginia flooding
With more rainfall forecasted over the next few days, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday to assist with response and recovery efforts for those impacted by the severe flooding in Southwest Virginia.
With more rainfall forecasted over the next few days, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Thursday to assist with response and recovery efforts for those impacted by the severe flooding in Southwest Virginia.
'Pro-life' Virginia governor wants law banning abortion after 15 weeks
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin commended the Supreme Court Friday for its monumental decision overturning Roe v. Wade and is already saying he wants to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin commended the Supreme Court Friday for its monumental decision overturning Roe v. Wade and is already saying he wants to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Governor Youngkin's gas tax holiday nixed by Virginia lawmakers
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed budget amendments met a mixed fate Friday.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed budget amendments met a mixed fate Friday.