It is my pleasure to update you on my work representing you in the Virginia House of Delegates. I would like to remind you about details about the upcoming November 6 election. In addition to casting ballots for President, U.S. … Continue reading
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March 2 Update
Dear friends and fellow citizens, I write to report to you about the activities of the 2012 General Assembly session so far during our 60-day session that began on January 11th. One measure that has caused the most concern is … Continue reading
January 16 Update
Last Wednesday, this year’s 60-day General Assembly session began. I am honored to begin my second term representing you in the House of Delegates and am writing to report to you at the end of the first week. During the … Continue reading
Legislative Update – December 3, 2011
I am very honored and happy to have been re-elected to serve a second term in the House of Delegates. Thank you for your support and the trust you have placed in me. It is a privilege to be able to work for you; I endeavor to be the best representative for you that I can be. Continue reading
Campaign Update – October 6th
I have spent much of the summer and early fall walking through the neighborhoods of Richmond meeting many fellow citizens who were recently added to the 69th House of Delegates district. Since redistricting, over 19,000 citizens are new to our … Continue reading
Hurricane Irene Preparedness
Hurricane Irene is expected to begin affecting the Richmond area early Saturday morning. As the day progresses however, and depending on the path of the storm, the National Weather Service is forecasting sustained winds anywhere from 20 mph to 60 … Continue reading
Veto Session, New Laws from July 1, Redistricting
Here is an update on the work of the Virginia General Assembly and other important happenings in Virginia state government from the last several months. Read about the upcoming Sales Tax Holidays, New Laws, the Veto Session and Redistricting. Continue reading
July 1st – All New Laws Take Effect
Here are a few useful links to view just before all of the bills passed in the 2011 General Assembly Session go into effect on July 1st. Continue reading
2011 Post-Session Update – April 4th
On Wednesday, the General Assembly will return to Richmond in order to consider the Governor’s vetoes and amendments to bills that passed during the 2011 General Assembly session that ended a month ago. On Monday, we will arrive early to take up the redrawing the legislative district boundaries – something that takes place once every decade after the completion of the Census. Continue reading
News Links for the Week Ending February 12
A week in the news of the General Assembly. What’s happening in Richmond and in the Commonwealth this week?
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