State Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA)
Recent News About State Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA)
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Governor Glenn Youngkin grants pardon to Loudoun County dad wrongfully convicted after daughter's school assault
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has granted a pardon to Scott Smith, a Loudoun County father who was wrongfully convicted after defending his daughter at a school board meeting in 2021. Governor Youngkin emphasized the importance of parental involvement in education and vowed to empower parents, stating that a parent's fundamental right to be part of their child's upbringing should never be undermined. The Governor's actions also include initiating an investigation into sexual assaults in Loudoun County and holding officials accountable for any...
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Virginia's largest school district defies governor's guidance on gender policies, sparks clash with Youngkin administration
In striking defiance of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's directives, Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia's largest school district, has announced its refusal to adhere to the state's prescribed gender policies, igniting a contentious clash over transgender rights and parental control. In a statement to Fox News, the governor's office warned, "The Fairfax County school board is expected to follow the law."