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Youngkin-Senate university dispute heard by Virginia Supreme Court
The ongoing battle between the governor and Virginia Senate Democrats over university board control continued Thursday in the confines of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law
Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Youngkin, Senate Dems continue fight over university boards
Virginia State Senate Democratic leaders are calling for George Mason University's rector to recuse himself or resign.
Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail
The Virginia Supreme Court will soon decide a case that goes to the heart of how we govern our public universities.
Virginia Democrats reject more Youngkin university board appointees
Three high-ranking Senate Democrats have sent a letter to the governor asking him to suspend future board appointments until he discusses them with Senate leadership.
Virginia AG’s office appeals university board block
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has appealed last month's ruling that stopped three Virginia public universities from recognizing eight gubernatorial board of visitors appointees.
Judge to rule soon on Virginia Senate’s rejection of college board appointees
Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden expects to rule by Tuesday night on an injunction that would prevent three state university boards from recognizing eight appointees rejected by a state Senate committee
Virginia senators seek injunction against seating 8 rejected BOV appointees
State senators ask for injunction so eight university board appointees can't be installed at three Virginia schools
Virginia Senate Dems claim in lawsuit Youngkin is trying to nullify BOV rejection vote
Virginia Democratic senators have sued the rectors of three universities, claiming Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to nullify a Senate vote.
Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.
Fairfax casino bill appears to be dead, following subcommittee vote
A bill that would have given Fairfax County the right to hold a casino referendum is likely dead for the 2025 session, after passing a vote last week in the Virginia State Senate. Senate Bill 982, introduced by Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell, was passed by for the day — in other words, not passed along […]
Fairfax casino legislation passes in Va. Senate
A bill to allow Fairfax County residents to hold a casino referendum passed in a Virginia State Senate vote Tuesday. The measure will next go before the Virginia House of Delegates for consideration. Senate Bill 982, introduced by Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, passed in a 24-16 vote in the Senate, along bipartisan lines, with some […]
