Governor Glenn Youngkin plans to sign 11 executive actions today

The latest on day one of the Youngkin administration

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Governor Glenn Youngkin took the oath of office Saturday, delivered his speech, watched the parade, and now plans to go to work.

The executive orders relate to the prominent talking points from his campaign: critical race theory, mask mandates, the parole board, and more.

Here is a description of each new executive order or directive that Youngkin plans to sign today.

From the governor’s office:

Executive Orders:   

• Executive Order Number One delivers on his Day One promise to restore excellence in education by ending the use of divisive concepts, including Critical Race Theory, in public education.