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Governor, Senators Say Federal Briefing on Virginia Drone Activity ‘Unsatisfactory’

Published December 20, 2024 at 7:00AM

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released a statement Dec.19 following a classified briefing at the Capitol from the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the FBI regarding the ongoing investigation into the unexplained drone sightings in Virginia.

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Governor, Area Leaders React to Potential Federal Job Cuts

By Alan Gloss

Published December 16, 2024 at 8:00AM

Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Dale City [Photo: Alan Gloss]

With the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on the horizon, Northern Virginia’s federal workforce and contractors brace for potential downsizing as the incoming administration targets redundancies and inefficiencies in government operations.

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Governor Celebrates Dale City Red Cross Donation Center Opening

By Alan Gloss

Published December 10, 2024 at 3:09PM | Updated December 10, 2024 at 4:03PM

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Dale Kunce, the CEO of the Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region enjoy a moment as technicians prepare equipment for their blood draw. (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) marked the grand opening of Prince William County’s second Red Cross Blood Donation Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, December 9, 2024.

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Prince William County School Board Debates Stricter Cell Phone Policy

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 8, 2024 at 10:50AM | Updated November 10, 2024 at 8:37AM

Prince William County Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade. [Courtesy of PWCS on X]

The Prince William County School Board examined its cell phone policy on Wednesday, weighing options for a new approach to managing cell phone use in classrooms.

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U.S. House Speaker Joins Anderson, Youngkin for Final Election Rally

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:41AM

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Derrick Anderson (R), who is running for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, held a rally in Spotsylvania with Governor Glenn Youngkin and Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Pharmaceutical Firm Announces $1.5 Million Expansion in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:18AM

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Granules Consumer Health, a subsidiary of Granules India and a manufacturer of over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals, will invest $1.5 million to expand its operations in Prince William County.

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Republicans Applaud Ruling Allowing Virginia to Remove Noncitizens from Voter Rolls

By Potomac Local News

Published October 31, 2024 at 10:53AM | Updated January 18, 2025 at 1:13PM

Republican leaders are praising Wednesday’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Virginia to keep “noncitizens” off the voter rolls.

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Virginia Appeals Order to Return Noncitizens to Voter Rolls

By Potomac Local News

Published October 28, 2024 at 3:46PM

Virignia Attorney General Jason Miyares

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced late Sunday the commonwealth will file an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to block the return of more than 1,500 noncitizens to voter rolls.

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ATCC to Invest $54.7 Million in New Biomanufacturing Facility in Prince William County, Creating 75 Jobs

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 13, 2024 at 2:00PM

Photo: Governor of Virginia Facebook Page

American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) will invest $54.7 million to expand its campus in Prince William County with a new biomanufacturing facility focused on global health.

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Winsome Sears Announces Historic Run for Virginia Governor, Set to Continue Youngkin’s Legacy

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 5, 2024 at 8:23PM | Updated September 7, 2024 at 12:40PM

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has announced her candidacy for governor. She aims to continue the work of the Youngkin-Sears administration.

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