Headlines From Across the State: Youngkin Says Educational Choice Act ‘Hugely’ Important; Opponents Say It Hurts Public Schools; More …

Headlines from across the state: Youngkin says Educational Choice Act ‘hugely’ important; opponents say it hurts public schools; more …

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Politics: Youngkin says Educational Choice Act “hugely” important; opponents say it hurts public schools. — Virginia Mercury. Economy: Former Dominion tower in downtown Richmond approved to become housing. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). New retail incubator coming to downtown Blacksburg. — WDBJ-TV. Sports: Racing to ret…

Va. governor says Educational Choice Act ‘hugely’ important; opponents say it hurts public schools

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 10, 2025. (Photo by Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury)Gov. Glenn Youngkin called new federal legislation to allow parents to donate tax-free towards their kids’ schooling — including private schools — a “landmark” moment for education on Wednesday afternoon. However, public school advocates have opposed the measure, citing concerns about funding diversion, inequity, lack of oversight, and …