History of Glenn Youngkin in Timeline
Glenn Youngkin is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the 74th Governor of Virginia since 2022. As a Republican, his prior experience includes a 25-year career at The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, where he rose to become co-CEO in 2018. Youngkin resigned from his position in 2020 to pursue his career in politics, eventually leading to his successful run for governor.
December 9, 1966: Glenn Youngkin Born
On December 9, 1966, Glenn Allen Youngkin was born. He is an American businessman and politician.
1985: Graduated from Norfolk Academy
In 1985, Glenn Youngkin graduated from Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, where he had received numerous high school basketball honors.
1985: VBA Had Held a Gubernatorial Debate Every Election Year
On July 12, 2021, Youngkin declined to face McAuliffe in the Virginia Bar Association debate, citing his objection to the moderator. The VBA had held a gubernatorial debate every election year since 1985.
1990: Graduated from Rice University
In 1990, Glenn Youngkin graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in managerial studies and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.
1990: Joined First Boston
In 1990, after graduating from Rice University, Glenn Youngkin joined the investment bank First Boston.
1992: Left Credit Suisse First Boston
In 1992, Glenn Youngkin left Credit Suisse First Boston, which had bought out First Boston, to pursue an MBA.
1994: Earned MBA from Harvard Business School
In 1994, Glenn Youngkin earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Harvard Business School.
1994: Joined McKinsey & Company
In 1994, after receiving his MBA, Glenn Youngkin joined the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
August 1995: Joined The Carlyle Group
In August 1995, Glenn Youngkin joined The Carlyle Group as a member of the US buyout team.
1999: Named Partner and Managing Director at Carlyle
In 1999, Glenn Youngkin was named a partner and managing director of Carlyle.
2000: Managed UK Buyout Team
From 2000 to 2005, Glenn Youngkin managed The Carlyle Group's United Kingdom buyout team.
2005: Managed Global Industrial Sector Investment Team
From 2005 to 2008, Glenn Youngkin managed The Carlyle Group's global industrial sector investment team.
2006: Daniel G. LeBlanc's nomination rejection
In 2006, Daniel G. LeBlanc, an AFL–CIO chief nominated by Tim Kaine to serve as Secretary of the Commonwealth, was rejected by Republicans.
April 2008: Focused on Carlyle's Broader Strategy
In April 2008, Glenn Youngkin was asked by Carlyle's founders to step back from deal-making to focus on the firm's broader strategy.
2008: Divided time between London and Washington
Between 2005 and 2008, Glenn Youngkin divided his time between London and Washington while managing The Carlyle Group's global industrial sector investment team.
2009: Republicans Had Not Prevailed Since 2009
Before the 2021 election, Republicans had not prevailed in a statewide race in Virginia since 2009.
2009: Chaired Operating Committee and Joined Executive Committee
In 2009, Glenn Youngkin chaired a seven-person operating committee overseeing Carlyle's day-to-day operations and joined the firm's executive committee.
2009: First Republican Governor since Bob McDonnell
In 2021, Glenn Youngkin became the state's first Republican governor since Bob McDonnell in 2009.
2010: Founding of Holy Trinity Church
In 2010, Glenn Youngkin and his wife helped found Holy Trinity Church, which initially met in their basement in McLean. The church is described as a "non-denominational church with Anglican roots and a contemporary charismatic expression."
2010: Joined Carlyle's Management Committee
In 2010, Glenn Youngkin joined The Carlyle Group's management committee.
2010: Judy Woodruff donated to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
On July 12, 2021, Youngkin cited his objection to the moderator, Judy Woodruff, for a donation she made to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund in 2010.
March 2011: Appointed COO of Carlyle Group
In March 2011, Glenn Youngkin was appointed chief operating officer of the Carlyle Group.
June 2014: Remained COO of Carlyle Group
Glenn Youngkin served as chief operating officer of the Carlyle Group from March 2011 until June 2014.
June 2014: Became Co-President and Co-COO of Carlyle
In June 2014, Glenn Youngkin and Michael J. Cavanagh became the co-presidents and co-chief operating officers of The Carlyle Group.
2014: McAuliffe Served as Governor
Terry McAuliffe had previously served as governor from 2014 through 2018.
May 2015: Became President and COO of Carlyle
In May 2015, after Michael J. Cavanagh left the firm, Glenn Youngkin became the president and COO of Carlyle.
2016: McAuliffe Vetoes the "Beloved Bill"
In 2016, the "Beloved Bill", which had originated when a conservative activist took issue with the inclusion of Beloved in her high school senior son's AP English class, was vetoed by McAuliffe. The "Beloved Bill" allows school parents throughout Virginia to review and opt their children out of any educational material containing "sexually explicit content".
October 2017: Named Co-CEO of Carlyle Group
In October 2017, The Carlyle Group announced that Glenn Youngkin and Kewsong Lee would become co-CEOs effective January 1, 2018.
2017: McAuliffe Vetoes the "Beloved Bill"
In 2017, the "Beloved Bill", which had originated when a conservative activist took issue with the inclusion of Beloved in her high school senior son's AP English class, was vetoed by McAuliffe. The "Beloved Bill" allows school parents throughout Virginia to review and opt their children out of any educational material containing "sexually explicit content".
January 1, 2018: Became Co-CEO of Carlyle Group
Effective January 1, 2018, Glenn Youngkin and Kewsong Lee became co-CEOs of The Carlyle Group.
2018: Donated to Ted Cruz's Re-election Campaign
Glenn Youngkin had previously donated to Ted Cruz's 2018 re-election campaign.
2018: Became Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group
In 2018, Glenn Youngkin became the co-CEO of the private-equity firm The Carlyle Group.
2018: McAuliffe Served as Governor
Terry McAuliffe had previously served as governor from 2014 through 2018.
September 2020: Retired from The Carlyle Group
Glenn Youngkin retired from the Carlyle Group at the end of September 2020, after serving as co-CEO for about 30 months, stating that he intended to focus on community and public service efforts.
2020: Addressed Legitimacy of Biden's Election
Before the Republican convention, Glenn Youngkin acknowledged that Biden was president but would not clearly say whether he thought the president was fairly elected. He later began acknowledging that Biden's election was legitimate. The events occurred during the 2020 presidential election.
2020: United States Elections
During the 2022 United States elections, Youngkin campaigned for Republicans in other states, supporting both candidates who had embraced Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and those who had not. This led to The Washington Post writing that Youngkin had "demonstrated uncommon flexibility on an issue that for others...represents a bright line."
2020: Supported Biden in 2020
Glenn Youngkin's victory in 2021 was attributed to a coalition of voters including suburban residents who had supported Joe Biden in 2020.
2020: Resigned from The Carlyle Group
In 2020, Glenn Youngkin resigned from his position as co-CEO at The Carlyle Group to run for governor.
2020: Northam signs bipartisan bill
In 2020, Northam signed a bipartisan bill mandating that all school districts' policies on transgender students comply with Virginia Department of Education "model policies".
2020: Virginia Ready Initiative Founding
In 2020, Youngkin and his wife founded a nonprofit, Virginia Ready Initiative, focusing on connecting unemployed people in the state with job-training programs and potential employers.
2020: Youngkin's Opposition to Transgender Student Protections
In 2020, a major subject of opposition among Republicans during the campaign was a state law signed in 2020 by Youngkin's predecessor, Ralph Northam, requiring that all Virginia public schools adopt regulations affirming of transgender students. Youngkin has been critical of these protections.
2020: Court ruling in G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board
The 2020 court ruling in G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board mandates that students in Virginia be allowed to use restrooms corresponding with their gender identity.
January 2021: Announced Candidacy for Governor of Virginia
In January 2021, Glenn Youngkin declared that he would seek the Republican Party of Virginia's nomination for governor of Virginia.
April 2021: Youngkin Cancels Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative
In April 2021, Youngkin canceled the Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative, a program developed by the Northam administration to close the racial achievement gap and improve job skills. Critics viewed it as "a dumbing down of standards", while Youngkin called it a "left-wing takeover of public education".
May 10, 2021: Won Republican Nomination for Governor
On May 10, 2021, after multiple rounds of ranked-choice voting, Glenn Youngkin won the Republican nomination at the party's state convention.
July 12, 2021: Declined Virginia Bar Association Debate
On July 12, 2021, Glenn Youngkin declined to face Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Bar Association debate, citing his objection to the moderator.
July 2021: Youngkin on abortion rights
In July 2021, while running for governor, Glenn Youngkin was caught on a hot mic stating that he would "start going on offense" against abortion rights if elected, but would avoid the topic until then to win independent votes.
August 2021: Youngkin Proposes Tax Cuts
In August 2021, Glenn Youngkin proposed a series of tax cuts including eliminating the grocery tax, suspending the gas tax increase, a one-time income tax rebate, doubling the standard deduction on income tax, cutting the retirement tax on veterans' income, implementing voter approval for local real estate property tax increases, and a tax holiday for small businesses. The Associated Press called these proposals "the most wide-ranging and detailed look at the priorities of a potential Youngkin administration".
November 2, 2021: Defeated McAuliffe in Gubernatorial Election
On November 2, 2021, Glenn Youngkin defeated Terry McAuliffe in the gubernatorial election.
December 2021: Slow Pace of Cabinet Nominations
In December 2021, it was noted that Glenn Youngkin assembled his cabinet at a slower pace than prior Virginia governors.
December 20, 2021: Began Nominating Cabinet
Glenn Youngkin began nominating his sixteen-member cabinet on December 20, 2021, and did not finish the process until after his inauguration.
2021: Won Republican Primary and General Election
In 2021, Glenn Youngkin won the Republican primary for Governor of Virginia and then defeated former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe in the general election.
2021: Beloved Bill Becomes Focal Point of Election
In 2021, The "Beloved Bill", which had originated when a conservative activist took issue with the inclusion of Beloved in her high school senior son's AP English class, became one of the focal points of Virginia's 2021 gubernatorial election, and reviving the bill was identified by The Washington Post as "one of the key promises" of Youngkin's campaign.
2021: Youngkin Shares Education Proposals Late in Campaign
In 2021, Youngkin began sharing proposals for state spending on education months after securing the Republican nomination. He proposed $100 million a year for raising teacher salaries, $200 million for improvements to school infrastructure, and over $1 billion for expanding school choice programs.
2021: Height reported as 6 feet 5 inches
In 2021, Youngkin gave his height as 6 feet 5 inches.
January 15, 2022: Sworn in as Governor
Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as governor on January 15, 2022, alongside Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears and Attorney General Jason Miyares.
January 2022: Virginia ceases COVID-19 contact tracing efforts
In January 2022, the Virginia Department of Health, under Youngkin's authority, became one of the first states to cease efforts at contact tracing every positive case of COVID-19 due to the difficulty of tracing the omicron variant.
January 19, 2022: Youngkin finishes cabinet nominations
On January 19, 2022, Glenn Youngkin completed his cabinet nominations with the selection of a chief diversity officer. This role was created by his predecessor, Ralph Northam, after a racism scandal involving Northam's yearbook. Angela Sailor, Youngkin's nominee, previously worked at the Heritage Foundation and in George W. Bush's administration.
January 21, 2022: Youngkin sets up email tipline for Virginia schools
On January 21, 2022, Governor Youngkin introduced an email tipline for reporting "divisive practices" in Virginia schools, concurrent with an executive order against school mask mandates. He later stated that parents should report violations of their rights or disrespect towards their children, with the administration aiming to "catalogue it all" and "root it out".
February 3, 2022: Youngkin explains tipline administration response
On February 3, 2022, Youngkin said that his administration was responding to complaints submitted to the school tipline. Inquiries regarding the usage of tipline complaints went unanswered and FOIA requests were denied, leading to lawsuits from media outlets in April and American Oversight in August. In November, a settlement granted access to 350 emails. The tipline was shut down in September.
February 16, 2022: Youngkin signs bill making masks optional in schools
On February 16, 2022, Youngkin signed a bill that made masking optional in all public schools throughout Virginia. The bill passed along mostly party lines and took effect on March 1.
February 21, 2022: Youngkin extends state of emergency
On February 21, 2022, Youngkin extended a limited state of emergency implemented by the previous administration to increase hospital capacity and allow out-of-state medical professionals to practice in Virginia.
March 2022: Wheeler appointed as senior advisor
In March 2022, Wheeler, who had been serving as acting Secretary of Natural Resources, was appointed by Youngkin as a senior advisor, a role that did not require legislative confirmation.
March 23, 2022: Federal Judge Decided Lawsuit on Mask Mandates
On March 23, 2022, a federal judge decided the lawsuit by ruling that school districts in Virginia could choose to require masking in areas frequented by the plaintiffs. The ruling did not overturn Youngkin's executive order or the state law and only applies to school systems attended by the plaintiffs.
April 2022: Youngkin Signs Bill Allowing Parental Review of Sexually Explicit Educational Content
In April 2022, Youngkin signed a bill allowing Virginia school parents to review and opt their children out of educational material containing "sexually explicit content", providing alternative material for opted-out students. Democrats criticized the bill for taking control over education away from local school systems and argue that its definition of "sexually explicit content" is "overly broad".
May 2022: Youngkin announces scaling back telework policy
In May 2022, Youngkin announced that on July 5 of that year, he would be scaling back the telework policy for Virginia's executive branch employees, limiting telework days based on approval from agency heads, cabinet secretaries, or Youngkin's chief of staff.
May 2022: Youngkin Urges Political Diversity in College Hiring Practices
In May 2022, Youngkin urged Virginia colleges and universities to ensure political diversity in hiring practices. He also introduced a budget amendment requiring public colleges to promote "free speech and diversity of thought."
May 2022: Youngkin calls for federal intervention
In May 2022, following the leaked draft opinion of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Governor Youngkin and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan called on the federal government to intervene against protests targeting the homes of conservative Supreme Court Justices living in Virginia and Maryland.
June 2022: Moran transitions to full-time senior political advisor
In June 2022, Moran transitioned to the role of full-time senior political advisor for Youngkin, after serving pro bono as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs during the first half of 2022. His initial role drew scrutiny due to potential conflicts of interest with his political consulting firms.
June 2022: Youngkin introduces budget amendment
In June 2022, Youngkin responded to protests by introducing an amendment to the state budget that would have made it a felony to participate in any protest seeking to intimidate or influence a judge. The amendment was defeated after receiving bipartisan opposition.
July 1, 2022: Expanded early release program takes effect
On July 1, 2022, the expanded early release program took effect, but Youngkin's amendment prevented the release of approximately 550 inmates convicted of violent crimes who were initially scheduled for release.
July 2022: Inmates not released due to Youngkin's Amendment
In July 2022, due to the Amendment introduced by Youngkin, approximately 550 inmates convicted of violent crimes were not released even though they had already been told of their planned release
August 2022: Youngkin Enlists Think Tank to Revise Educational Standards
In August 2022, Youngkin enlisted the Thomas B. Fordham Institute to assist in revising Virginia's educational standards for history and social sciences. In November, the Virginia Department of Education released a proposal which was ultimately not adopted by the Virginia Board of Education due to pushback.
August 2022: Announcement of Virginia's planned withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
In August 2022, the Youngkin administration announced that it would attempt to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative by the end of 2023 without seeking legislative approval to do so.
September 2022: Youngkin administration to repeal regulations on transgender students
In September 2022, the Youngkin administration announced it would repeal regulations on transgender students in Virginia schools established by a 2020 bill. The revised policies would require student access to facilities and programs to be based on biological sex, legal documentation for name or gender changes, and parental consent for preferred name or pronoun usage, potentially requiring teachers to out transgender students to their parents.
October 2022: Youngkin opposes adding COVID-19 vaccine to school immunization list
In October 2022, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that the COVID-19 vaccine be added to each state's list of required immunizations for school children, Youngkin stated that he would oppose any effort by the legislature to implement the recommendation.
October 2022: Youngkin administration places model policies on hold
In October 2022, the Youngkin administration put its model policies, scheduled to take effect that month, on hold for further review. As of March 2023, the policies remained under review with no implementation date set.
December 2022: Settlement Reached on Mask Mandates
In December 2022, a settlement was reached following an appeal by the Youngkin administration regarding mask mandates. The settlement allows mask mandates under similar terms to those established by the March court ruling.
December 2022: Settlement reached in ACLU lawsuit over school mask mandates
In December 2022, the Youngkin administration reached a settlement with the plaintiffs in the ACLU's lawsuit regarding school mask mandates. The settlement allows mask mandates in areas frequented by the plaintiffs but allows alternative options for students who don't want to wear a mask.
2022: Youngkin campaigns in other states
During the 2022 United States elections, Youngkin campaigned frequently for Republicans in other states, supporting both candidates who had embraced Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and those who had not.
2022: Youngkin amends Loudoun County School Board election bill
During the 2022 legislative session, Youngkin amended a bill concerning Loudoun County School Board elections, aiming to advance elections for seven of nine members. This was framed as holding the board accountable for handling prior sexual assaults. Critics, including Democrats and the school board, viewed it as an attempt to subvert election results, sparking controversy and partisan conflict.
2022: Youngkin Advocates for Reversal of Governor's School Admissions Reforms
During the 2022 legislative session, Youngkin supported a bill to reverse reforms to admissions processes at Governor's Schools, specifically Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and Maggie L. Walker Governor's School. The bill, aimed at banning the use of geographic and socioeconomic factors in admissions, passed in the House but failed in the Senate. A separate bill signed by Youngkin bans Governor's Schools from discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
2022: Youngkin Fails to Enact Real Estate Tax Referendum Proposal
During the 2022 legislative session, Youngkin's proposal to require Virginia localities to gain approval through public referendums for increases in revenue from local real estate taxes, or lower their tax rates, failed to pass. The Youngkin administration considered this proposal "a pillar" of its tax plan.
2022: Became Governor of Virginia
In 2022, Glenn Youngkin became the 74th governor of Virginia.
2022: Inauguration and Community Service
In 2022, Glenn Youngkin was inaugurated as governor of Virginia, and his first week in office coincided with a North American winter storm. The morning before his inauguration, he participated in a community service project at the Reconciliation Statue along the Richmond Slave Trail.
2022: Charitable Donations of Gubernatorial Salary
In 2022, Youngkin donated his salary for the first quarter of 2022 to the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program and donated his salary for the second quarter of that year to the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation.
2022: Youngkin limits expanded early release program
In 2022, Youngkin introduced an amendment to the state budget limiting the number of inmates who could qualify for an expanded early release program, making inmates convicted of violent crimes fully ineligible for the program.
2022: Youngkin Signs $165 Billion State Budget with Tax Cuts
In 2022, Youngkin signed a $165 billion state budget featuring $4 billion in tax cuts. A key feature was an increase in the standard deduction for personal income tax, raising it from $4,500 to $8,000 for individuals and from $9,000 to $16,000 for couples. The budget included one-time tax rebates ($250 for individuals and $500 for couples) and a partial elimination of Virginia's grocery tax, aligning with outgoing Governor Northam's proposals. Also included was a tax exemption of up to $40,000 a year for military pensions.
2022: Signing of the Biennial State Budget
In 2022, Youngkin signed a biennial state budget that allocated $19.2 billion to education. Democrats agreed to enact several of Youngkin's tax cut proposals in exchange for getting much of their desired education spending enacted.
2022: Youngkin signs bill banning law enforcement quotas
In 2022, Youngkin signed a bill banning law enforcement agencies in Virginia from using quotas for ticket-writing or arrests, stating that officer performance should not be solely based on the number of arrests or summonses issued.
2022: Youngkin signs bill downscaling Marcus alert system
In 2022, Youngkin signed a bill that downscaled the Marcus alert system, exempting localities with populations under 40,000 from having to adopt it due to cost concerns.
2022: Changes to Voter Roll Maintenance and Absentee Ballot Reporting
In 2022, Youngkin signed legislation requiring the removal of deceased voters from Virginia's electoral rolls be conducted on a weekly basis. That same year, Youngkin signed legislation changing how absentee ballots are reported in Virginia.
2022: Proposed Changes to Per Pupil Funding for Lab Schools
In 2022, Youngkin supported revising how Virginia public schools are funded, so that per pupil funding for any students attending lab schools in the state would go to the institutions operating the schools. An amendment proposed by Youngkin for the 2022 state budget would have enacted this plan but was not adopted by the General Assembly.
2022: Youngkin Vetoes Bill on Landlord Code Violations
In 2022, Youngkin vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have given judges the ability to mandate landlords to address code violations. He stated the legislation was "unnecessary" and that tenants should share responsibility for maintaining safe living conditions.
2022: Democrats Oppose Tax Cuts in State Budget
In 2022, although the budget signed by Youngkin passed with bipartisan support, some Democrats opposed it, arguing that too much of the state's surplus was spent on tax cuts at the expense of funding for affordable housing, mental health services, gun violence prevention, and transportation.
2022: Marijuana Policy Changes in Virginia
In 2022, as part of a bipartisan budget deal signed by Youngkin, Virginia made possessing between four ounces and one pound of marijuana in public a Class 3 misdemeanor for a first time offense and a Class 2 misdemeanor for repeat offenses. This same budget deal banned the sale of cannabis products shaped as animals, humans, vehicles, or fruits.
2022: Easing Access to Medical Marijuana
In 2022, marijuana legislation signed by Youngkin allows patients to purchase medical marijuana immediately upon receiving a certificate. Previously, patients were required to register with the State Board of Pharmacy before they could make such a purchase.
2022: Expansion of the Virginia Preschool Initiative
In 2022, the Virginia Preschool Initiative was expanded via the biennial state budget. The program now serves three-year-olds and families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty line.
2022: Youngkin's administration on policy changes
In 2022, the Youngkin administration described its policy changes as upholding parental rights and student dignity, aligning with a national trend among Republicans to introduce legislation curtailing transgender rights. Many Virginia school districts had not yet adopted the Northam administration's model policies, while others opposed Youngkin's policies, citing violations of state law.
2022: Youngkin Signs Budget with Housing Trust Fund Investment
In 2022, the state budget signed by Youngkin included a $150 million investment in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing, half the amount proposed by Northam. Youngkin has stated his opposition to further investments in affordable housing.
2022: Honorary Degree from the College of William and Mary
In early 2022, Youngkin received an honorary degree from the College of William and Mary.
2022: Allocation for School Construction and Maintenance
In the 2022 biennial state budget, $1.25 billion was allocated for school construction and maintenance. This amount exceeds what was allotted in Northam's outgoing budget proposals.
2022: Re-establishment of Lab Schools in Virginia
The state budget that Youngkin signed for 2022 includes $100 million for re-establishing lab schools in Virginia. Youngkin introduced an amendment to the 2022 state budget removing the requirement that all lab schools in the state act as teacher training programs.
2022: Conflict escalates between Youngkin and Democratic state legislators
Throughout the 2022 legislative session, conflict intensified between Youngkin and Democratic state legislators due to disputes arising from Wheeler's nomination. Youngkin issued more vetoes than his predecessors in their first year, targeting bills sponsored by Democrats, even signing identical bills sponsored by Republicans.
March 2023: Youngkin administration's policies under review
In March 2023, the Youngkin administration confirmed that its model policies were still under review and that no implementation date had been determined.
2023: Democrats win full control of Virginia General Assembly
In 2023, Democrats won full control of the Virginia General Assembly, blocking Youngkin from enacting abortion restrictions.
2023: Sexually Explicit Content Bill to Take Effect
In 2023, The provisions of the bill allowing Virginia school parents to review and opt their children out of educational material containing "sexually explicit content" will take effect.
2023: Youngkin Agreement to Move Washington Teams to Alexandria Fails
In 2023, Youngkin made public an agreement with Ted Leonsis to move the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals to Alexandria, VA, with Virginia taxpayers paying $1.35 billion for new stadiums. The agreement failed to gain approval from Virginia state lawmakers or local Alexandria politicians, dooming the project.
2023: Bill Signed Limiting THC Content in Products
In 2023, Youngkin signed a bill that bans the sale in Virginia of products containing more than 0.2 milligrams of THC or 0.3% total THC; the bill includes an exception for products containing 25 times more CBD than THC.
2023: Report of procedural hurdles to franchise restoration process
In 2023, it was reported that Youngkin and his Secretary of the Commonwealth had quietly reversed course from their predecessors, reinstating procedural hurdles to the franchise restoration process and dramatically decreasing the number of ex-felons granted the franchise.
March 2024: Bill signed codifying same-sex marriage in Virginia law
In March 2024, Youngkin signed a bill codifying same-sex marriage in Virginia law.
2024: Virginia regains top spot as Top State for Business
In 2024, Virginia regained the CNBC title as the Top State for Business, after a period of not being number 1, due to improved scores in the "life, health and inclusion" and "workforce" categories.
2024: Veto of legislation to permit commercial sales of marijuana
In 2024, Youngkin vetoed legislation to permit commercial sales of marijuana.
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