Youngkin changes mind on probation bill, as police, liberals link arms

Youngkin changes mind on probation bill, as police, liberals link arms

It’s not often that governors change their minds about a measure they vetoed, but Gov. Glenn Youngkin has with bills that allow people on probation to shorten their time under supervision if they hit some not-terribly-easy goals.

Youngkin proposes scaling back potential new funding for school support staff

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The General Assembly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) are taking different approaches when it comes to funding school support staff positions in Virginia.  “We’re talking about school nurses, school social workers, school counselors, bus drivers, custodians, folks who keep our schools running,” Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Prince William) told 8News. Currently, the state helps fund 24 school support positions per 1,000 student…

Youngkin won't veto, but seeks changes on probation bill, as police, liberals link arms

It’s not often that governors change their minds about a measure they vetoed, but Gov. Glenn Youngkin has with bills that allow people on probation to shorten their time under supervision if they hit some not-terribly-easy goals.

Youngkin data center amendment likely pushes issue into 2025 election

Only one bill that aimed to improve planning for the projects survived. And, according to members of both parties, Governor Youngkin weakened it with an amendment.