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Author: Colin Thibadeau

Virginia House Passes Automatic Expungement

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia House Democratic Caucus celebrates the passage of HB 2113, a bill that would establish a process for automatic expungement, by the Virginia House of Delegates today. Automatic expungement is one of the House Democratic Caucus’ 2021 Legislative Session priorities in its ongoing efforts to eliminate systemic racism from the Commonwealth’s criminal justice…

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The House of Delegates Passes Vaccine-Rollout Efficiency Measure

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—Today, the House of Delegates passed Delegate Lamont Bagby’s HB 2333, emergency legislation intended to expand the capacity of vaccination distribution efforts in anticipation of increased supply of the COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government in the coming weeks and months.  Following the vote, House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring and House Democratic Caucus…

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House Democratic Caucus Calls for Removal of Redistricting Commission Appointee

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—Virginia House Democratic Caucus Executive Director Jaime Reimers released the following statement in response to a Virginia Mercury report that Jose Feliciano Jr., a Virginia Redistricting Commission member appointed by House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, made “vulgar or degrading online comments” which were politically motivated and denied the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election:…

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House Democrats Applaud Governor’s Commitment to Building a Better Virginia

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring and House Democratic Caucus Chair Rip Sullivan released the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s 2021 State of the Commonwealth address:  “We are thrilled that the Governor is on the same page with us in building a better Virginia. He understands that we cannot move forward…

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House Democratic Caucus Statement Regarding GOP’s Opposition of Session Length

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—Virginia House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring and House Democratic Chair Rip Sullivan released the following response to House Republicans breaking a 50-year precedent and obstructing the extension of the legislative session to 45 days:  “While Virginians are hurting during this economic and public health crisis, House Republicans want to do the bare minimum.…

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House Democrats Unveil 2021 Agenda to Continue “Building a Better Virginia”

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—Today, House Democrats released their Building a Better Virginia agenda for the upcoming Session.  The House legislative agenda will focus on three key areas: Protecting Families Keeping Virginia Healthy Rebuilding Our Economy Stronger House Democratic Leadership released the following statements: “Over the last year, the Democratic House majority has delivered on major legislation to…

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Virginia House Democrats Condemn Violence at U.S. Capitol

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rip Sullivan released the following response to the news today:  “Today’s events are an affront to our American values. Fair elections and the smooth transition of power serve as the foundation of our democracy, a process that has served as an example for…

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Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves Win Special Election

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Colin Thibadeau

Both seats remain in Democratic control RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia House Democratic Caucus celebrates Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves’ victories in the House of Delegates special elections held today.  Delegate-elect King will now represent Virginia’s House District 2, the seat recently vacated by former Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy, and Delegate-elect Williams Graves replaces former Delegate…

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Jaime Reimers Picked to Lead the House Democratic Caucus

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Colin Thibadeau

RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia House Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes Jaime Reimers as its new executive director, where she will help lead the House Caucus in the 2021 Regular Session and the 2021 campaign cycle. Reimers is an experienced campaign manager and caucus executive director with a successful track record in Colorado and Michigan politics.  “The General…

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House Democrats Celebrate Special Session Priorities Signed Into Law

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Colin Thibadeau

Democratic Majority advances COVID-19 relief, criminal justice & police reform RICHMOND, VA—With Governor Ralph Northam’s approval of the revised biennial budget and House Bill 5049 yesterday, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus finishes the 2020 Special Session with 30 bills becoming law in the Commonwealth.  “We entered the Special Session with Virginians counting on us during…

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