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VA House Dems Usher in Sweeping Expansions to Voting Rights
May 27, 2021Press Release
Virginia House Democrats Usher in
Sweeping Expansions to Voting Rights
Loving v. Virginia Anniversary Highlights Need to Update Acts of Assembly
May 27, 2021Press Release
Loving v. Virginia Anniversary Highlights Need to Update Acts of Assembly
Racially discriminatory language will soon be repealed from Commonwealth legal code
VA Laws Empowering & Protecting Women Will Soon Take Effect
May 26, 2021Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Virginia Laws Empowering and Protecting Women Will Soon Take Effect
RICHMOND, VA—House Democrats usher in new legislation aiding the women and girls of Virginia in the workplace, reproductive healthcare, school, and safety, which go into effect on July 1.
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Sullivan: A remade SCC and a new path toward Virginia’s Clean Energy transition
March 18, 2021News ClipAfter years of modest and calculated energy regulation, the status quo is set to be broken as the General Assembly has confirmed two new commissioners to the State Corporation Commission.
If I stopped 100 people on the street and asked each of them what the SCC is, I would not expect many responses. The SCC is an obscure state regulatory agency, but its impact on the everyday lives of Virginians is immeasurable.
Read moreHouse Dems Use Session to Build a Better Virginia
March 1, 2021Press ReleaseRICHMOND, VA—Today, the Virginia General Assembly concluded business for the 2021 Regular and Special Legislative Session. Many House Democratic Caucus priorities passed both chambers, from protecting families during the COVID-19 pandemic to expanding voting rights and increasing education funding.
Read moreMore than 20 guns removed from Prince William, Manassas residents so far via 'red flag' law
February 25, 2021News ClipAt least eight Prince William County residents and one Manassas City resident have had their firearms confiscated by local police since Virginia’s “red flag” law took effect last July. In every instance, the law was used to remove firearms from people who were either involved in violent domestic disputes or were experiencing a severe mental health crisis.
Read moreVirginia General Assembly Passes Legislation Abolishing the Death Penalty
February 22, 2021Press ReleaseVirginia set to become the first Southern state to end the practiceRICHMOND, VA—Delegate Mike Mullin’s measure to abolish the Death Penalty in Virginia (HB 2263) passed the Senate today with a vote of
Read moreHouse of Delegates Passes Amended Biennial Budget
February 14, 2021Press ReleaseRICHMOND, VA—Today the Virginia House of Delegates passed the amended 2020-2022 biennial budget (HB 1800) by a vote of 68-30.
Read moreVirginia House Democrats Enhance Rights for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
February 13, 2021Press ReleaseRICHMOND, VA—July 1 marks the implementation of new laws protecting victims or preventing cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Read moreA Look at Some of the Transportation-Related Legislation Moving Forward at the General Assembly
February 13, 2021News ClipNearly half of Virginia’s carbon emissions come from transportation. The House of Delegates took on a number of bills hoping to reduce those emissions, and now they’re in the senate’s hands.
Of course, it's impossible to talk about transportation without talking about cars. And a couple of bills that made it through the House deal with new ones.
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