Glenn Youngkin inauguration: Virginia Republican to be sworn in as governor
, delivering an optimistic message about empowering parents, overcoming COVID-19 and providing economic relief to families and businesses hard-hit by the pandemic and inflation.
In an olive branch to Democrats, Youngkin said Saturday:"No matter who you voted for, I pledge to be your advocate, your voice, your governor." "We will remove politics from the classroom and re-focus on essential math, science and reading," Youngkin said."And we will teach all of our history the good and the bad.""To parents I say we respect you," Youngkin said."And we will empower you in the education of your children."
On the economy, Youngkin said he wants to suspend for a year the recent tax increase on gasoline, and eliminate the grocery tax altogether to address the higher cost of living. He said he wants to raise teacher pay, fully-fund law enforcement and protect qualified immunity for officers. On Friday night, he kicked off the inauguration weekend with a pre-inauguration celebration at the Omni Richmond Hotel.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GLENN YOUNGKIN
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