State Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA)
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Recent News About State Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA)
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Youngkin Administration's bold move for tax relief and energy savings faces lawsuit from environmental groups
Environmental organizations are taking legal action against Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration after it opted to withdraw the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) using a regulatory repeal, prompting a dispute over the legality of the move and its potential consequences for carbon emissions reduction efforts. The move has triggered a clash between environmental advocates and the administration over taxes and climate change policies.
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Virginia's Youngkin: Political outsider gains momentum as potential presidential contender, new polls indicate
A recent poll conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has indicated that Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) could secure victory in his home state against Pres. Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, with Virginians favoring Youngkin by a margin of 44 to 37 percent. The poll, conducted by VCU’s Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs from July 14-25, unveiled other insights as well.
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Youngkin announces employment surge: Virginia sees soaring employment and labor force growth
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin revealed a substantial uptick in employment, indicating a notable increase of nearly 18,000 employed Virginians in July. This growth contributes to a cumulative rise of 219,452 employed individuals since January 2022, highlighting the state's economic progress under Youngkin's administration, according to a press release.