Youngkin vetoes contraception rights bill, raises veto total to record 201

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : "Narrowly targeting specific organizations to gain or lose such tax exemptions sets an inappropriate precedent," Youngkin said in his veto statement.
50% : Confederate license platesYoungkin vetoed a bill that would repeal authorization for Confederate-themed license plates (House Bill 812, sponsored by Mundon King) and measures that would end the tax exemption for the United Daughters of the Confederacy (House Bill 568 and Senate Bill 517, sponsored by Del. Alex Askew, D-Virginia Beach, and state Sen. Angelia Williams Graves, D-Norfolk.
48% : "As the issue continues to be deliberated by the legislature, and recognizing the diverse religious, ethical, and moral beliefs of Virginians, any contraception-related changes must be coupled with robust conscience clause protections for providers and uphold the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning their children's upbringing and care," he wrote.
43% : Teacher payOn public education issues, Youngkin vetoed House bill 187 and Senate Bill 104, sponsored by Del. Nadarius Clark, D-Suffolk and Senate Finance Committee chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, requiring state budgets fund teacher salaries to levels matching the national average by the end of the 2026-28 budget.
42% : "By vetoing our legislation, Governor Youngkin is now on the record agreeing with the extremists in his party - including Donald Trump - who conflate contraception with abortion.

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