Youngkin fails to stand up to Trump

Youngkin fails to stand up to Trump as federal cuts threaten thousands in Virginia
Although some Republicans can't seem to bear what the president is doing to their states, they're too scared to say they’re against it.
Lawmakers work to assess impacts of Trump federal workforce, funding cuts on Virginia
An emergency committee meeting was held Saturday to review the situation, just hours before the Virginia General Assembly adjourned.
Youngkin promises help for federal workers but defends Trump job cuts
In his first extended remarks on the Trump cuts, Youngkin acknowledges many are anxious but says the process is needed and that state help is coming.
As Trump cuts federal jobs, Virginia lawmakers race to respond
The state is home to  over 144,000 federal employees, according to a December 2024 congressional report- but factoring in commuters working in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, the number rises to over 300,
Youngkin commits support for fired federal workers while defending Trump cuts
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) reassured Virginians who are losing their jobs as a result of the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts that the state is “here to help” but defended President Donald Trump’s move as necessary to reduce government “bloat.
Virginia's Democratic Party chairwoman says Youngkin administration is falling short at supporting federal workers amid cutbacks
Chairwoman Susan Swecker says the Gov. Glenn Youngkin could learn from the example being set in neighboring Maryland.
Virginia legislature finishes session amid anxiety over federal job cuts
The Virginia legislature has ended its 45-day session by addressing a slew of budget amendments ranging from tax cuts to ...
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Virginia lawmakers wrap short session, 380 bills heading to governor’s desk
Against the backdrop of federal job cuts and funding freezes, the Virginia legislature passed several budget amendments and ...
APCo Rate Reduction Act passes in Virginia General Assembly
The APCo Rate Reduction Act passed in the Virginia General Assembly Saturday evening and now heads to Gov. Youngkin’s desk.
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Youngkin challenges assembly on VMI budget decision
Youngkin suggested on Friday that the Democratic-controlled General Assembly is using the budget as a weapon to force the VMI ...
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Maternal health bills move forward in Virginia. Now Youngkin has the final say.
Virginia lawmakers are pushing a “Momnibus” package to improve health care for Black mothers, allow midwives to establish ...
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Virginia Democrats send environmental bills to Youngkin's desk, where his veto pen likely waits...
The Clean Economy Act was signed into law five years ago with a lofty goal for Virginia – all electricity generation must ...
DOGE cuts pose potential liability for GOP in Virginia elections
Cuts to the federal workforce under President Trump are threatening to roil Virginia’s off-year elections this November as ...
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Va. lawmakers pass budget, but worry spending plan could change under Trump
Democrats who lead both chambers warned that the budget might need to be readdressed in the coming weeks, pending potential cuts to federal spending.