A new VCU poll out this week “found that Youngkin continues to surge in popularity. Since August, VCU said, Youngkin’s approval rating has increased to 54%, up 5 points.”

The new poll continues a trend of high approval ratings for Governor Youngkin. In a recent Mason-Dixon poll, Governor Youngkin had a positive approval rating across every single region in Virginia and a 58% approval rating among independents. 

The VCU poll is just the latest indication that Virginians increasingly approve of Governor Youngkin’s commonsense leadership and agenda as he works to make our Commonwealth the best place to live, work, and raise a family!

There is bipartisan momentum behind Governor Youngkin’s partnership with Monumental Sports to bring the Washington Capitals and Wizards, tens of thousands of jobs, and billions of dollars in positive economic impact to the Commonwealth! Republicans and Democrats alike are expressing their support for this monumental opportunity for Virginia.

Aubrey Layne, who served under Democrat Governors Ralph Northam and Terry McAuliffe, penned an op-ed this week for the Richmond Times-Dispatch backing this “once-in-lifetime opportunity" for Virginia. Layne urged members of the General Assembly to “seize this moment” and “recognize the inherent value of seeing the deal through.”

This week, Governor Youngkin, along with 24 other Republican Governors, issued a statement supporting Governor Greg Abbott as Texas works tirelessly to secure our southern border. Governor Youngkin said we must act to “stop the flow of fentanyl, save lives, and secure our southern border.”

Last week, Governor Youngkin had the pleasure of meeting with students from the Puller Institute and the Ella Baker Leadership program to talk about how state government works. Governor Youngkin enjoyed spending time with these inspiring young people who are passionate about furthering their education and leadership potential.

In recognition of Virginia’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) Day, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin joined Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr, Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera, and Commissioner of Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Joe Guthrie, for a roundtable discussion with the 2023-2024 FFA Virginia State Officers.  Becoming a FFA State Officer is one of the highest honors a student can receive.  The selected officers represent over 13,000 members in Virginia’s program.  Mrs. Youngkin enjoyed talking with the exceptional young leaders and learning more about their recent travels to Australia and their personal growth during their year of service as State Officers.  The First Lady is a great supporter of Virginia’s vast and flourishing agriculture industry!  The First Lady recently donated $5,000 to Virginia’s FFA organization from the proceeds of her FLOVA wine, Cornus Virginicus I, produced in 2022.  A second edition, Cornus Virgininicus II, made by Virginia Winemaker Melanie Natoli (the first female to win VA Governor’s cup) was released in October and is still available for purchase. 

Governor Youngkin continues to deliver on his promise to make Virginia a better place for small businesses to thrive.

While speaking to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Governor Youngkin was proud to announce the approval of the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance and its expansion of healthcare coverage options for small businesses throughout the Commonwealth!

Governor Youngkin announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Governor’s Fellows Program. The Governor’s Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for rising seniors and recent graduates to get a firsthand look at the executive branch in action. Since 1982, fellows have worked alongside the Governor’s Cabinet and staff, learning about state government and assisting in essential work for the Commonwealth. 

Marking the 79th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz- Birkenau, today is recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an opportunity to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of others who suffered oppression and persecution at the hands of Nazis. Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm remembers a pleasant life in Lodz, Poland before the Nazis invaded her country. In the years to come, Halina would have no choice but to evacuate the town she grew up in, leave her family behind and start a new life in Warsaw, working for a young couple who lived across the street from the Warsaw Ghetto. After liberation, Halina met her future husband Alan Zimm and immigrated to the United States, where she now makes #homehistory in Virginia and across the nation sharing her stories and inspiring all those who listen. The First Lady and Governor have been honored to meet Halina and her family, welcoming them into Virginia's home most recently following the Governor's State of the Commonwealth address where Halina was an honored guest. 

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