Government Herrity bows out of LG race, setting Virginia’s GOP ticket for 2025 Republicans now united behind full slate with John Reid as lieutenant governor nominee as Democrats head for bruising primary battles Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 23, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Democrats fail to override Youngkin vetoes in largely symbolic showdown Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving General Assembly rejects governor’s cuts to education and health measures, while advancing efforts on criminal justice reform and road safety Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury April 3, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Political theater takes center stage as legislature returns for veto session With 159 bills on the table, including a budget overhaul, Youngkin tests the limits of executive influence — and legislative patience Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 2, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Youngkin signs several maternal health bills, tweaks another on unconscious bias training For the second year in a row, Youngkin amended a bill designed to reduce bias that can be detrimental to Black maternal health Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury March 27, 2025
Government Gov. Youngkin releases amendments to Virginia state budget, supporting over $1B in tax relief , and WTVR CBS 6 March 25, 2025
Government Youngkin designates March 9-15 as Flood Safety Awareness Week , and Citizen Staff Reports March 6, 2025
Education Henrico Schools' budget would provide 6% raise for all staff, higher raises for IAs and support staff , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter February 28, 2025
Government Youngkin bets on 250,000 open jobs amid federal cutbacks , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 26, 2025
General Assembly 2025 General Assembly delivers bipartisan budget overhaul , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 24, 2025
Government Henrico Division of Fire earns 2024 Governor's Fire Service Award , and Citizen Staff Reports February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher February 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Youngkin, lobbyists, lawmakers battle on hardwood, raise thousands for cancer research , and Mekhi Wilson, VCU Capital News Service February 18, 2025
Community Virginia braces for winter storm as Youngkin declares state of emergency , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury February 10, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Legislation addressing fentanyl crisis in Virginia draws bipartisan support , and Sophie Dulog, Richmond Capital News Service February 10, 2025
Government Youngkin’s office knew about temporary suspension of federal aid portals, memo shows , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury January 30, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia delegate proposes harsher drug offense penalties , and Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service January 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia House approves bill to curb speeding offenses , and Seraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service , and Sophie Dulog, Richmond Capital News Service January 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia Democrats approve contraceptive rights bill , and Juliet Zucker, Richmond Capital News Service January 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia launches probe into Richmond water crisis as legislature begins work , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 14, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Democrats retain control of the General Assembly after special elections put it up for grabs , and Citizen Staff Reports January 13, 2025
Government Georgia, Rhode Island repealed car taxes. Could Youngkin’s plan lead to an elimination in Virginia? , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury December 30, 2024
Transportation Virginia officials urge safety, sobriety on roads during holiday celebrations , and Citizen Staff Reports December 19, 2024
Government After briefing on drones, Warner, Kaine, Youngkin express dissatisfaction , and Citizen Staff Reports December 19, 2024
Community Seven Pines battlefield project in Henrico earns $271k in state funding , and Citizen Staff Reports December 18, 2024
Health Youngkin announces initiatives aimed at improving maternal health outcomes , and Citizen Staff Reports December 18, 2024
Government Youngkin proposes exempting tips from Virginia's state income tax , and Citizen Staff Reports December 17, 2024
Virginia Government Youngkin announces $51.25M in funding for struggling schools , and Citizen Staff Reports December 10, 2024
Government Youngkin announces task force to combat youth social media addiction at Henrico summit , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter November 28, 2024
Education How Trump’s proposal to cut Department of Education could impact Virginia , and Liam Velazquez, VCU Capital News Service November 26, 2024
Education Legislation would allow localities to set cellphone rules, for better 'buy in' , and Cruz Walden, VCU Capital News Service , and Andrew McGhan, VCU Capital News Service November 20, 2024
Virginia Government Youngkin announces $75M Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program , and Citizen Staff Reports November 14, 2024
Government Virginia's Operation FREE seizes more than 550 pounds of fentanyl in 45 days , and Citizen Staff Reports November 10, 2024
Election 2024 At Spirit of Virginia rally, Wittman encourages early voting , and Special to the Citizen October 30, 2024
Top News 2 Henrico Civil War sites to be protected with state funding , and Citizen Staff Reports October 23, 2024
Government Youngkin establishes AI task force for Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports October 20, 2024
Education More than 4,000 flock to Henrico Schools’ Career Expo, setting record attendance , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter September 27, 2024
Government Youngkin proclaims Sept. 23-27 as Clean Energy Week in Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports September 23, 2024
Western Henrico At Henrico summit, Youngkin applauds schools and employers for Virginia’s job recovery , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter September 20, 2024
Government Youngkin announces expansion of 'It Only Takes One' fentanyl awareness program , and Citizen Staff Reports August 29, 2024
Community Youngkin issues executive order aimed at reducing recidivism , and Citizen Staff Reports August 17, 2024
Community Virginia Lottery has most profitable fiscal year ever , and Citizen Staff Reports August 7, 2024
Government Youngkin signs executive order codifying election security measures , and Citizen Staff Reports August 7, 2024
Top News Youngkin issues executive order to create cell phone-free classrooms in Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports July 9, 2024
Government Recently passed bills aim to enhance behavioral, mental health in Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports June 14, 2024
Government Youngkin pulls Virginia out of electric vehicle mandate , and Citizen Staff Reports June 6, 2024