Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Justices of the Supreme Court, members of the General Assembly, and my fellow Virginians; It is an honor for me to stand here tonight, before this great joint assembly, as the 72nd Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. At the outset, I want to thank each of […]
Saturday, January 11 was the swearing in of Virginia’s 72nd governor Terry McAuliffe. The day began with fog, clouds, showers, strong wind gusts to heavy downpours of rain. Yet, hundreds still attended the inaugural ceremonies with a glimpse of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Members in the General […]
The 2014 General Assembly session is underway in Richmond. Ethics reform nearly topped the agenda at the G-A on Wednesday following a scandal involving outgoing Governor Bob McDonnell. McDonnell, along with his family, received large loans and expensive gifts from a wealthy campaign donor. Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe, who will be sworn-in on Saturday, is expected to […]
The recount of the race for state attorney general is the result of the closest statewide election ever in Virginia. A re-tally of the race starts today. The recount of the contest between Democrat Mark Herring and Republican Mark Obenshain follow weeks of legal discussions. At 7 a.m in Fairfax County and the cities […]
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s deadline to veto or amend bills passed by the General Assembly has come and gone. McDonnell amended the controversial transporation bill in response to claims there could be legal challenges, and he changed verbage in the budget bill to clarify what the state considers Medicaid reform and expansion under the […]
The 2013 General Assembly Session is winding down for the Senate and House of Delegates. Members from both chambers will have to tackle the state’s budget and transportation proposals. How did your legislators vote on the issues of transportation, agriculture, health care, restorative justice, estate planning, and more? Contact your Senator at the Virginia State […]
View the latest bills that have been introduced, passed and rejected at the 2013 General Assembly Session. The House of Delegates has passed HB1337 which would require all voters to present a photo ID to vote at poll locations in Virginia. Read the full text at Richmond Sunlight Legislators from around the Commonwealth […]
UPDATE: It’s a first in Virginia, the full Senate voted in support of automatic restoration of rights for non-violent conviction felons but it did not pass in the House. The House Privileges and Elections Committee voted to table the bill with no likely passage for this General Assembly session. The 71st Governor of the Commonwealth […]
View the latest bills that have been introduced, passed and rejected at the 2013 General Assembly Session. Also, view hearings scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Richmond Sunlight. Legislators from around the Commonwealth of Virginia are in Richmond for the 2013 session of the General Assembly. Senators and Delegates will represent you so check in on them […]
View the latest bills that have been introduced, passed and rejected at the 2013 General Assembly Session. Here is an update on HB1788 the elections and identification to register to vote and vote at Richmond Sunlight Legislators from around the Commonwealth of Virginia are in Richmond for the 2013 session of the General Assembly. Senators and Delegates will represent […]
Did you know? In Virginia, living together as a couple without being legally married is a misdemeanor. A Virginia Senate panel voted unanimously Monday to repeal the 19th century so-called “Love Shack” law. The law may finally be repealed during the 2013 General Assembly Session. Alexandria Senator Adam Ebbin brought legislation to legalize shacking without marriage. According to local […]
On Monday, January 28, the Virginia Senate passed the constitutional amendment on automatic restoration of rights for non-violent convicted felons. The vote was 30-10 in the full senate. Governor Bob McDonnell supports this constitutional amendment. Please contact members in the Virginia House of Delegates to support SJ266. Read the full text from Richmond Sunlight Listen in […]
