“Behind me are Normandy’s boys of Pointe du Hoc, before me the men who stormed the beachhead, and around us the names of over 4,400 heroes who died for our liberty on June 6, 1944, in an invasion unparalleled in scale that changed the course of human history.”

- Governor Glenn Youngkin

This week, Governor Youngkin honored the heroes of D-Day that recaptured freedom from tyranny and solidified our Virginia and American values we cherish: uncommon strength, unity, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to safeguard freedom at all costs. 

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Governor Youngkin joined Charles Payne on Fox Business to talk about the exciting work in Petersburg.

“This is such an exciting partnership. Petersburg is a city that was near the bottom in crime statistics and health outcomes, and job opportunities. And we went to work with the state government, the local city government, and the private sector in order to transform the city. It’s comprehensive; it’s across crime, health outcomes, education, job opportunities, transportation, and bringing the community together. We’ve engaged churches and nonprofits, and we’re saying crime come way down and jobs go way up.”

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In a nod to the Governor’s hometown of Virginia Beach, a bronze maquette of sculptor and artist Paul DiPasquale's statue of King Neptune is displayed in the Old Governor’s Office as part of The Art Experience at the Executive Mansion.

The iconic figure honors Virginia Beach’s connection to marine life, naval endeavors and dutiful protection of the Atlantic Ocean and remains a landmark feature of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

See the maquette in person by visiting the Executive Mansion on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or head to the Executive Mansion website to learn more about art created by Virginians!

At the Governor’s signing of new legislation establishing the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, the First Lady visited with employers who came to connect with potential workers.

The First Lady cheers the new agency and continues to emphasize the important workforce preparedness resources available to Virginians. Visit firstlady.virginia.gov for helpful information!

This week, Governor Youngkin praised the State Air Pollution Control Board for repealing RGGI, a failed program that was not only a regressive tax on families and businesses across the Commonwealth but also did nothing to reduce pollution

“We're working every day to reduce costs to hardworking Virginians--like the RGGI carbon tax--and make Virginia the best place to live, work and do business,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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This week, Governor Youngkin highlighted June as Homeownership Month and hosted a lunch in Petersburg to highlight resources available to first-time homeowners in the community! 

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