“We are renewing our commitment to ensuring Virginia is home to the most vibrant talent pipeline in the nation. We are creating a Commonwealth that delivers for small business owners, recent grads, veterans, families, and communities.” 

This week, Governor Youngkin fundamentally transformed Virginia’s workforce for the future and better positioned the Commonwealth to not only compete but win. With their foot on the accelerator, Virginia has eliminated degree requirements or preferences for nearly 90% of state jobs!

The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state. Virginia will do its part to assist Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts with the coordinated deployment of National Guard soldiers to assist in securing our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking, and address the humanitarian crisis. Five Virginians die every day from fentanyl, and it’s coming to Virginia across the southern border. Governor Youngkin’s leadership will help keep Virginia safe.

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On Memorial Day, the First Lady joined the Governor at Run to Remember in Virginia Beach at the Military Aviation Museum. The First Lady completed the 5K race, participating in the effort to give back to organizations that support Gold Star Families and honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedoms.

The First Lady joined Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr, Feed More, Virginia Egg Council, and Federation of Virginia Food Bank members for a special Virginia Egg Month celebration. Dutt & Wagner and Green Valley Poultry Farm donated a whopping total of 14,400 eggs to the Federation of Virginia Food Banks on behalf of the Governor and First Lady. The eggs will go to families in need throughout central and southwest Virginia.

This week, the Governor designated June 2 as Virginia Homeschool Day in recognition of the opportunities fostered through home education. The Governor and First Lady welcomed students, parents, Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera, and others to the Executive Mansion for a reception in honor of the day and to celebrate the commitment of parents to their children and the sacrifices they make every day.

Now is the time to prepare your families and property, check your insurance coverage, and identify those trusted sources of information that can help keep you safe during Hurricane season. It is imperative that Virginians take preparedness seriously. 

Last week, Governor Youngkin paid tribute to the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom at Virginia’s War Memorial. Since the founding of our nation, Virginians have answered the call of duty to defend her. These selfless men and women fought on land, on the sea, and in the air, risking their own lives, and we remember the lives lost in this brave pursuit. Governor Youngkin asked all Virginians to remember their courage, their devotion, and above all, their sacrifice for the precious gift they have given us.

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