Gov. Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to Virginia General Assembly
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Key Points:
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered a farewell address highlighting bipartisan achievements and warning against undoing key policies like right-to-work laws, tax cuts, and his administration’s energy and education approaches.
- Youngkin claimed Virginia experienced a "Great Virginia Renaissance" under his leadership, citing over $157 billion in business investments, job growth with nearly 270,000 more employed, and record state revenues generating $10 billion in budget surpluses.
- Education improvements were emphasized, including leading the nation in math recovery and reductions in absenteeism, with increased teacher pay and high school graduation credentials, though some policies remain contentious.
- Public safety gains included a roughly 30% decline in violent crime and a 59% reduction in fatal fentanyl
