State Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Va. Gov. Youngkin Announces 81 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation in 2025
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2024:
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Program will generate more than $5.6M in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 324 tourism-oriented businesses and partners
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $812,139 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 81 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)'s Special Events & Festivals
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W.Va. Gov. Justice Announces Plan to Serve as Chief Executive Until Governor-Elect Morrisey Assumes Office
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2024:
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he will run across the finish line as West Virginia's Chief Executive and remain in office until Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey assumes office as the 37th Governor, ensuring a smooth transition process.
"I have always promised Toby and Edith that I would run through the finish line as their Governor. They placed their trust in me wh
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