Nursing Home Oversight Executive Order
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed Executive Order 52, launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia, ensuring that nursing homes meet […]
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Wins: Part 2
In a July newsletter, I discussed some wins in recent legislation. Since that newsletter, I secured another legislative win which, if passed by the Senate, […]
Governor’s Plan to Complete Broadband Access
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has published a proposal to complete the Commonwealth’s goal of providing high-speed internet connection to all homes, businesses, […]
Virginia Tourism Generates $35.1B
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, […]
Lottery profits generate $901 million for K-12 education
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit total in the Lottery’s 37-year history. Profits generated by Virginia […]
Wagner, Bristol, and Baseball. Oh My!
As the second half of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season continues, there are noteworthy MLB events that merit the attention of the Ninth District. […]
VBRSP Grants for Businesses
Governor Glenn Youngkin today awarded a total of $40 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants for 13 sites across the Commonwealth. […]
Year-end revenues add surplus of $572 million
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Fiscal Year 2025 general fund revenues exceeded the official forecast assumed in the 2025 Appropriation Act by $572.0 million. Total […]
Virginia Veterans Network Tops 30,000 Registered Users
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a resource built by veterans for veterans, has reached 30,000 registered users across the Commonwealth. This […]
$419,080 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for Cancer Treatment Research
Monday, July 28, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. […]
Special Opportunity
As your representative, I am privileged to visit the White House for important events. This year, I attended White House events celebrating major developments. I […]
Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in […]