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Inspector General Looking at Tourism Contract

Deal is With Firm Who Helped Elect Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin
Governor Glenn Youngkin
Montasia Braxton for WRVA

Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - The Office of the State Inspector General confirms it has begun an investigation into the Virginia Tourism Corporation contract with Poolhouse. The advertising firm also helped Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) win the Governor's Mansion last year.

Democratic leaders had requested an investigation into the the $268,000 contract. Poolhouse received $1.5 million from Youngkin last year. The Democrats pointed out Poolhouse did not have experience in this area, and the the Governor does not normally appear in these ads, although he did this time.


The Youngkin administration also reportedly raised concerns as well and asked for additional bids.

Deal is With Firm Who Helped Elect Youngkin