RICHMOND — Virginia House GOP Leader Terry Kilgore, Caucus Chair Scott Wyatt, and House GOP Whip Michael Webert issued the following statements on Governor Glenn Youngkin’s final State of the Commonwealth address:
House GOP Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Scott
“Governor Youngkin leaves office with the thanks of a Commonwealth that is stronger and more confident than it was four years ago. Under his leadership, Virginia restored fiscal discipline and economic momentum. Halfway through the fiscal year, the Commonwealth is running a surplus of more than $1 billion, demonstrating that responsible budgeting and growth work, and that there is no need to raise taxes on Virginia families or businesses.”
House GOP Caucus Chair Scott Wyatt, R-Hanover
“Governor Youngkin leaves office with the thanks of a Commonwealth that is stronger and more confident than it was four years ago. Under his leadership, Virginia restored fiscal discipline and economic momentum. Halfway through the fiscal year, the Commonwealth is running a surplus of more than $1 billion, demonstrating that responsible budgeting and growth work, and that there is no need to raise taxes on Virginia families or businesses.”
House GOP Whip Michael Webert, R-Fauquier
“Under Governor Youngkin, Virginia made real progress in education — raising standards, supporting teachers, reducing absenteeism, and implementing nationally leading reading reforms through the Virginia Literacy Act. As a new administration prepares to take office, I hope this progress continues, building on policies that have put the Commonwealth on a winning trajectory and positioned Virginia to remain competitive, affordable, and strong for generations to come.”