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The rundown
House Democrats are trying to codify Youngkin’s 24-hour school-related overdose notification executive order.
DAGA, Jones and Taylor attack Miyares over his letter to Costco urging them to stop using DEI.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin attended Speaker Don Scott’s party Wednesday night.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Former Gov. Doug Wilder, Dr. Mellanda Colson-Scott, Speaker Don Scott, Rep. Bobby Scott
Dels. Josh Thomas, JJ Singh and Michael Feggans
Democrats move to codify Youngkin’s 24-hour notification order
Democrats are moving to codify an Executive Order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin that requires school districts to notify parents within 24 hours if a school-related overdose occurs.
“The fentanyl epidemic has touched every part of our nation,” said Del. JJ Singh, D-Loudoun, during a press conference Thursday. “As parents, it's critical that we understand the critical risks that our kids face in school and know how best to protect them.”
The bill advanced out of the House unanimously this year.
Youngkin tried to convince legislators to enact this law last year, but the General Assembly rejected his proposed amendment adding 24-hour notification to their bill that would have established guidelines for school-connected overdose response and parental notification policies.
54 members of the House, including three Republicans, Dels. Terry Austin, Baxter Ennis and Kim Taylor voted to reject Youngkin’s amendment.
The bill heads to the Senate now for consideration. If they advance it in identical form, then it will go to Youngkin for his signature.
“This issue transcends politics. This is about our kids, our families and our communities, and that's why this bill passed 97 to zero in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support,” Singh said Thursday.
House Republicans and Youngkin’s office did not comment on this story.
POLITICOS, PRESS & POWER PLAYS—ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!
It’s that time of year again—when journalists, lawmakers and lobbyists put down their battle axes (for one night, at least) and gather for one of Richmond’s most talked-about events: The Virginia Capitol Correspondents Association Gala!
Expect political wit, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a few drinks spilled (hopefully just metaphorically).
Our guest speakers are none other than Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Plus, we’ll be inducting two legendary journalists into the VCCA Hall of Fame. Come for the speeches, stay for the schmoozing, and maybe—just maybe—witness a lawmaker and a reporter bond over beer. See you there!
Gov. Glenn Youngkin watching Attorney General Jason Miyares speak at a press conference.
Democratic Attorneys General Association attacks Miyares
The Democratic Attorney General Association (DAGA) is attacking Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares over his recent letter to Costco urging them to end their DEI practices.
In the letter, signed by Miyares and 18 other attorneys general, they urge Costco to “end all unlawful discrimination imposed by the company through diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Although Costco’s motto is ‘do the right thing,’ it appears that the company is doing the wrong thing—clinging to DEI policies that courts and businesses have rejected as illegal.”
