Gov. Younkin’s State of the Commonwealth Address 01/13/2025

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today delivered the 2025 State of the Commonwealth address. The State of the CommonwealthAs Prepared For Delivery Mr. Speaker, Madame President, Lt. Gov Earle-Sears, Attorney General Miyares, Members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Virginia Supreme Court and judges of the State Corporation Commission, Members of my Cabinet, Fellow… Read More Gov. Younkin’s State of the Commonwealth Address 01/13/2025

HUD Releases 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report

Overall Homelessness Increases, Yet Promising Solutions Emerge Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) Part 1 to Congress, revealing an 18.1 percent increase in homelessness across the nation. The report, compiled from data gathered at a point in time in January 2024, underscores… Read More HUD Releases 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report

TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION APPROVES 27 FUNDING REQUESTS

Richmond, VA – The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission held its first scheduled meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7th in Richmond with committee meetings held the day prior.  The Commission elected Delegate Will Morefield to serve as Chairman of the Commission and Senator Lashrecse Aird to serve as Vice-Chair. The Commission approved 27 funding… Read More TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION APPROVES 27 FUNDING REQUESTS

Video Visitation Cost Reductions for Virginia Inmates – Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Rate will drop to 15 cents-per-minute on January 1, 2025 Rate will drop to 12 cents-per-minute on July 1, 2025 RICHMOND – Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, announced today that the cost of video visitation within the Virginia… Read More Video Visitation Cost Reductions for Virginia Inmates – Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Update on Drone Sightings in Virginia

Dec. 14, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following update after multiple sightings of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, were reported in and around the Commonwealth: “The Commonwealth of Virginia is home to a significant number of national security and critical infrastructure sites upon which our nation depends each and… Read More Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Update on Drone Sightings in Virginia