Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed bills aimed at increasing the minimum wage to $15 by 2026 and establishing a legal marijuana market in the state. Youngkin cited reasons such as not needing the minimum wage boost and concerns about the marijuana market. He has set a record for the most vetoes in a single session, with other bills, including the state budget, still pending his decision.
.@GlennYoungkin vetoes Democrats’ proposed minimum wage increase https://t.co/mOjEcUW095 https://t.co/mOjEcUW095
.@GovernorVA vetoed a bill that would have created a legal market for the sale of recreational marijuana in Virginia. | @CarolineDowney_ https://t.co/4bZop7bNwc
Governor Glenn Youngkin still has several bills on his desk waiting for action, including the state budget, but he has already broken Virginia’s veto record in a single session. https://t.co/zfFxOdNjvQ
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have raised the hourly minimum wage in the state to $15 by 2026. https://t.co/yfzD4KzqfP https://t.co/MTov9mSz3q
Gov. @GlennYoungkin kills Democrats’ push to establish legal marijuana market in Virginia https://t.co/a1KJFrkzIJ https://t.co/a1KJFrkzIJ
Virginia governor vetoes bill that would have boosted minimum wage from $12 to $15 over two years, saying it wasn't needed. https://t.co/QOkHGjwBXV