Gov. Youngkin visits Shenandoah Valley to sign bills and give donations
August 16, 2024By Mair Famet
Published: Aug. 16, 2024 at 7:11 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin made his way to the Friendly City on Thursday, stopping at James Madison University (JMU) for a quick bill-signing ceremony and the Rockingham County Fair to donate a portion of his salary to organizations.
During an event at Anthony Seeger Hall, Youngkin signed the Building Blocks for Virginia Families Initiative. The bill was described as a “significant investment” in the state’s early learning programs and childcare options for working parents.
The new funding replaces expired federal dollars that expanded childcare programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youngkin said the initiative gives working parents a sense of autonomy.
“[For families] to decide how they want to use their childcare, that is so exciting, so that we can then make sure that we are targeting the funding — [the] $1.2 billion over the course of the next two years across the Commonwealth — to the right kinds of programs to support parents need,” Youngkin said.
After the signing, Youngkin made his way to the Rockingham County Fair, where he donated a portion of his gubernatorial salary ($21,875 to both) to the Farm Ministry and the Rockingham County Fair.
The CEO of the Farm Ministry said the money donated to the ministry will feed more than 4,300 families in Virginia.
The donation to the Rockingham County Fair will be used to build a new barn.
Ultimately, Youngkin acknowledged the agriculture industry, applauding the spirit of Virginians, especially during the drought season.
“The spirit of Virginians is alive and well across this Commonwealth because it is amazing to see Virginians go to work every single day,” Youngkin said.
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