Governor Youngkin is vetoing a bill that could have significant effects on animal handlers and small businesses.

Governor Glenn Youngkin presenting an amended budget package today.

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation banning artificial dyes in school lunches on Friday.

Local lawmakers issued statements regarding President Trump's recent executive order that ordered the closure of the Department of Education.

Women in Construction Week began in 1998 to spotlight the women who work in construction jobs around the country.

Gov. Youngkin signed Executive Order 47 on Thursday, titled "Keep Virginians Safe from Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants."

Virginia legislators have passed the state budget and with it comes more money for flood recovery and grants for first time home buyers.

The Virginia legislature has ended its 45-day session by addressing a slew of budget amendments ranging from tax cuts to child care. But some lawmakers say they will likely need to return to the Capitol later this year to address a mounting threat: massive federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Virginia in December was home to nearly 315,000 federal workers and many more government contractors, behind only Washington, D.C., and California. So far fewer than 300 Lawmakers said such sweeping changes to the state’s workforce by the White House would deeply impact the state’s economy.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin was appointed as a co-chair of the Council of Governors, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Virginians are once again preparing for another round of winter weather. Governor Youngkin is making sure more resources are available and encouraging Virginians to not only prepare but also stay off the roads.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he had submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by recent February winter storms.

Governor Youngkin released a storm response update Thursday night as the Commonwealth continues to deal with the aftereffects of this week’s winter storm.

Virginia has seen over 110,000 power outages and more than 950 traffic accidents. Governor Youngkin also issued a state of emergency before the winter storm on Monday.

At the direction of Governor Youngkin nine members of the Lynchburg Fire Dept. Search and Rescue team are being deployed to assist first responders in Southwest Virginia where snow and rainfall are expected to produce flooding problems, the Town of Lynchburg announced.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that the use of DeepSeek AI, a Chinese-owned competitor to ChatGPT, will be banned on state devices and state-run networks.

Here in the Commonwealth, our lawmakers are still trying to pass a bill that can make the sale of recreational marijuana legal.

Governor Glenn Youngkin held a conference on Thursday in order to highlight Operation Silence Shattered, an anti-human trafficking initiative that is intended to raise awareness and protect possible victims. It is also intended to push legislation that is aimed at ending human trafficking.

Vice President Vance is set to return to Southwest Virginia on January 27.

The Virginia Museum of Transportation’s push to gain state agency status has been halted again.

The Alleghany Highlands School Division announced Wednesday that they had finalized revised guidelines to restrict students' use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the school day.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that flags in Virginia will be raised temporarily for the inauguration of incoming president Donald Trump.

Hidden Valley Middle School experienced two days of swatting incidents, according to the school’s website.

Governor Glenn Youngkin covered a multitude of issues in his final State of the Commonwealth address on Monday.

The minimum wage in our Commonwealth is set to increase at the start of the new year.

Current Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares announced in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he will be running for re-election.

Governor Glenn Youngkin paid a visit to Southwest Virginia today, he was in Wytheville for the 2024 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity.

It’s been two weeks since Helene brought devastation across southwest Virginia and Governor Youngkin said recovery is now the focus.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged support for Florida this week as the state braces for Hurricane Milton. Youngkin confirmed that Virginia is responding to Florida’s request for assistance, with teams ready to mobilize ahead of the storm.

Discussions will center on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to restrict the use of cell phones in public schools.

The project, which aims to expand key areas of I-81 to three lanes, is progressing faster than expected.

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on Wednesday to codify election security measures.

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth.

Governor Youngkin delivered a primetime speech at the Republican National Convention Monday night.

The Roanoke County School Board is conducting a survey to decide whether or not they should change their mobile device policy.

The Homestead Creamery announced its renovating and expanding.

Governor Youngkin's executive order to create cell phone and social media-free schools has sparked widespread debate among parents, educators, and officials over balancing technology use and distraction-free learning environments.

Governor Youngkin announced the expansion of the Homestead Creamery in Franklin County Wednesday.

The Lynchburg School Board has voted unanimously to approve a new cell policy for the upcoming school year.

The Lynchburg School Board voted Tuesday evening to adopt a new transgender student policy.

This year's budget invests a record $21.6 billion in education.

Virginia finally has a state budget after months of negotiations, with bipartisan efforts leading to its approval.

The county is proposing a five-cent increase from 70 cents per $100 of assessed value to 75 cents.

Convenience store owners across the state Monday refused to sell lottery tickets in protest of Governor Youngkin's amendments to the skill games regulation bill.

Tax-free weekend is back for another five years thanks to a bill signed by Governor Youngkin.

A medical marijuana dispensary is expanding in Lynchburg.

The bill would have created a retail market for recreational marijuana.

The school board is hoping more money from the state will prevent any budget-cut discussions.

Imagine struggling to pay for life-saving prescriptions. That’s what one Roanoke man is experiencing. He and others are asking Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign a bill that’d make medications more affordable in the Commonwealth.

The House of Delegates and Senate have presented their proposed amendments to Governor Youngkin's budget.

The Virginia Board of Education reviewed a presentation stressing the need for early childhood education during their work session Wednesday.

The order implements AI standards and guidelines to protect Virginians, utilizing $600,000 in proposed funds for AI pilots in state agencies.

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' is a campaign aimed at keeping people from driving while under the influence.

Students missing school constantly is a problem in the Commonwealth.

Governor Glenn Youngkin shared his reaction to learning the General Assembly is now majority Democrat - a sharp loss for him.

Every seat in Virginia's General Assembly is on the ballot this election.

Chris Head served in the House of Delegates for the last 12 years and now is looking to move on to State Senate.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is fighting back against antisemitism with an executive order and a plan to combat threats.

10 News sat down with David Suetterlein to learn about his priorities if elected and his message to voters.

Lynchburg City Schools are working to make sure students can recover from learning loss.

Parkland Direct will be investing millions to expand in Bedford County.

It’s official — Virginians can expect some money back in their wallets.

The politically divided Virginia General Assembly has approved long-overdue budget legislation, sending it to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin made his way to SWVA to partake in the festivities.

While troops from Virginia’s National Guard are in Texas to aid in securing the United States’ border, 10 News is looking at concerns brought on by the border crisis, like human trafficking.

10 News Anchor John Carlin shares his thoughts as he prepares to travel to Texas to be embedded with members of the Virginia National Guard who have been deployed to help patrol the border with Mexico.

Opposition is forming to Gov. Youngkin's decision to send 100 Virginia National Guard troops to help patrol the border with Mexico.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is set to attend the Salem Fair Friday afternoon, according to the office of the governor.

Gov. Youngkin has ordered all U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff Monday in memory of Mark “Christopher” Wagner, the Wintergreen police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

The Commonwealth is responding to a request from the Lone Star State, asking for emergency assistance to help with the border crisis.

Gov. Youngkin has ordered all U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day.

Youngkin's team said the governor is '100% focused on Virginia'.

On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced $2.4 million in funding for a statewide active shooter response training program, dubbed the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, or ALERRT.

On Thursday afternoon, Governor Glenn Youngkin will visit E.C. Glass High School to deliver remarks and sign HB1572 and SB1291.

Governor Glenn Youngkin sees the importance of agriculture in Southwest Virginia.

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Governor Youngkin announced more than $8.1 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for 17 projects across the state, focusing on creating talent pipelines and economic growth.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Saturday in memory and respect of Montford Point Marine Tommy Lee DeRamus, Sr.

Governor Youngkin announced Wednesday that Germany-based Zollner Elektronik AG will invest a combined $18 million to expand in Virginia, creating 100 jobs.

The goal is to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and violent crime in the community.

More than $12 million in Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants is headed to the Commonwealth to help mitigate homelessness, Gov. Youngkin announced.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s response about his model policies on transgender students are in the national spotlight today.

Governor Glenn Youngkin took the national stage on Thursday night for an hour-long town hall meeting that focused on education.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced $30 million in Learning Recovery Grants for services intended to address the pandemic’s impact of students’ education and well-being.

Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow announced her resignation Wednesday in a letter to the governor.

Virginia lawmakers are pushing for the new FBI headquarters to come to Springfield.

The Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University released poll results for its recent survey of the Commonwealth.

The Governor of Virginia has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the service men and women who were wounded or died on Dec. 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.

270 soldiers in Lynchburg were recognized and received the medal.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced $90 million in development grants for 21 different industrial sites across the state, some of which are in our region.

Two local lawmakers are proposing Governor Glenn Youngkin’s 15-week ban on abortion.

Governor Glenn Youngkin will address the Joint Assembly to outline his Day Two Agenda for Virginia.

Local Delegates discuss bills ahead of the General Assembly

Virginia’s current 1.5% sales tax on groceries and personal hygiene products will end on Sunday, Jan. 1, according to a budget amendment.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Brodnax County Police Chief Joseph "Joe" Carey, Sr.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced more than $2 million has been distributed through the Hurley Relief Fund.

The Governor of Virginia has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the service men and women who were wounded or died on Dec. 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.

Governor Youngkin will deliver remarks honoring Portsmouth-native rapper Missy Elliott.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is celebrating the 247th birthday of the United States Navy.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Hitachi Energy will invest $37 million in expanding its operation in Halifax County.