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New - former Va. Gov. Youngkin making midterm moves
- He JUST sent $100K to One Nation, which is aligned with Senate Rs' top super PAC
- Campaigning with Virginia House Rs, Ashley Hinson in Iowa, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin
- His edu group is spending big in battlegrounds urging states to opt in for Education Freedom Tax Credit
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Today, I’m announcing the conclusion and findings of an independent investigation into allegations regarding Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office. I’m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so.
I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. We all have a duty to follow our state ethics and harassment policy and our Code of Conduct. Anyone who violates these will be held accountable.
These violations substantiated in the investigation reflect a pattern of behavior that does not meet the standards of this Administration. The ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings. The substantiated finding of sexual harassment is extremely troubling. I’ve seen firsthand how a hostile culture can undermine everyone’s ability to succeed. It’s insidious and ruptures the trust within an organization.
Leaders have an obligation to make sure everyone in an organization is bought into the mission and able to succeed. I take that responsibility incredibly seriously. My goal as Governor is to empower our hardworking public servants, so they can remain focused on serving our state.
As a former federal prosecutor, I’m committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly. This investigation was thorough and impartial. It was initiated by the Chief Ethics Officer and conducted by a respected former state Attorney General.
The investigation fully examined the evidence, followed the facts, and protected everyone’s privacy. In my Administration, we are committed to doing what is right, not what is politically expedient.
The Lieutenant Governor’s resignation is necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents.
The President continues to undermine confidence in public service at the federal level. In New Jersey, I will not accept a culture that sweeps misconduct under the rug. We have to be better than that — people expect and deserve better.
I have dedicated my life to service. I know that jobs of public trust impact the lives of everyday people, and I deeply respect the oaths and responsibilities of these positions.
I will always put the interests of the people of New Jersey first.
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Did not realize that you could get paid to feed a chameleon and I’m just curious for no specific reason if there is a way to apply
SCOOP: Inside the tumult of Mary Peltola's Senate campaign in Alaska and her time on Capitol Hill.
Peltola is known publicly as kind and affable. But aides recall angry outbursts, slurs and a shove. (She also required staff to feed a pet chameleon.)
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Federal Medicaid changes could put hundreds of thousands of Virginians at risk of losing coverage virginiascope.com/federal-me…
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For Melanie and Greg Stephens, who live in a small town outside of Richmond, Virginia, the resources can’t come soon enough. On Aug. 31, the family received a letter in the mail informing them of the new guidelines.
“When I received the letter about all the changes coming up, I had a panic attack because I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, what does this mean?’” Melanie Stephens said.
SCOOP: New Medicaid work and reporting requirements go into effect in 100 days
A nonprofit is infusing $2 million to educate states and recipients, like the family I spent time with in Virginia, ahead of the massive change
w/ @OwenDCHayes @NBCNews
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Brandon Jarvis retweeted
A month-long investigation reveals that 11 current and former #Virginia lawmakers billed their campaigns for out-of-state conferences and then received a personal reimbursement for the same expenses. davidmpoole.substack.com/p/s…
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Brandon Jarvis retweeted
Fox News shifts VA-02 (Kiggans v Luria) from Toss-Up to Lean D.
VA-05 (McGuire v Perriello) from Likely R to Lean R
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In a letter, Gov. Abigail Spanberger urged Congress to regulate AI virginiascope.com/spanberger…
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I used to love a Shoney’s buffet
I was adopted at eight months old and raised by a World War II Army veteran and a schoolteacher. 👪
I grew up in Henrico working at Shoney’s, Kings Dominion, a grocery store, on a fishing boat, and in a tomato cannery.
Virginia built me. Now I fight for it. 💪 🗳️#VA01
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This photo, from Mike Kropf at Iron Blossom, should win some awards. This is amazing.
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A new poll commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee shows Republican Rep. Rob Wittman and his Democratic challenger Shannon Taylor essentially tied in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
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Attorney General Jay Jones' office is asking the SCC to restart the review timeline for the merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra after the companies made supplemental filings last week.
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Sen. Sturtevant has been calling for a data center moratorium. Here is his reaction to the governor’s announcement of her plans today
Governor Spanberger sided with the Data Center industry today.
Her announcement is a Big Tech-friendly plan for more data center growth in Virginia.
It’s not a moratorium.
There’s no cap on new data center electric load.
Nothing on the massive tax exemption loophole.
And it doesn’t make data centers pay the full cost of the grid and infrastructure.
Your electric bill is going to keep going up.
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Statement from @SenLouiseLucas:
“The Governor is finally feeling the heat but still ignoring the fire. Her proposal does not end the $2 billion in sales tax exemptions provided to data centers.
“I look forward to moving substantial and effective legislation that Virginians’ demand. And, I hope the Governor will be on the same page for the 2027 Session.
“And to every Virginian who keeps showing up, speaking out and fighting for the place we call home, thank you. You are the reason we’re seeing movement. We’ve got a long way to go, and I’ll keep fighting right alongside you.”
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These are the actions that Gov. Spanberger is taking today in relation to data centers
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Response from Elaine Luria: “The President is finally right about something: Jen Kiggans is his ‘warrior’ because she votes with him 100% of the time, even when it hurts Virginia. Kiggans supports Trump’s reckless war in Iran, higher prices, and Washington corruption. From the grocery store to the gas pump, Hampton Roads continues to pay the price for Kiggans’ unwavering loyalty to Trump.”
Trump says he asked if Kiggans is a good pilot and that they said she is "really good."
Trump says Elaine Luria is also a radical left and tied her to Nancy Pelosi.
"She was fired once and we don't want her back," Trump says.
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With early voting set to begin, Trump holds virtual rally for Republican nominees in Virginia virginiascope.com/with-early…
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Response from Shannon Taylor: “After nearly 20 years in Washington, Rob Wittman has become a part of the culture of corruption that is costing Virginia families. Wittman spends more time serving his party bosses and corporate donors than he does working for Virginians. The receipts are damning: while he's trading $2.5M in stocks in office, Virginians are paying more for gas, groceries, and health care. No telephone rally can change his record.”
Trump says Wittman fights tirelessly for the First District.
Trump says Shannon Taylor is a total "radical left...crazy"
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Listen to the full phone call with comments from President Trump, Wittman, Kiggans, and McGuire, here: virginiapoliticalnewsletter.…
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