October 13, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tega Orhorhoro, tega@vasenatedems.com Morgan Hopkins, morgan@vahousedems.org SENATE AND HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON TAX REBATES Richmond, VA — The Virginia Senate and House Democratic Leaders released the following statements in response to today’s misleading press release from Governor Youngkin on the one-time tax rebates secured by Democrats: “Make no…
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RICHMOND, VA – Following the passage of a continuing resolution, temporarily suspending the Republican shutdown of the government, Virginia House Democratic Caucus Leaders released the following statement: “Instead of doing what they could have done weeks ago, the MAGA GOP threatened the lives and livelihoods of Virginians with an incredibly reckless and completely unnecessary gridlock that led to a…
RICHMOND VA – Today, members of the Virginia General Assembly gathered in Richmond for a special session to vote on the budget agreement. Both the House and Senate voted to pass HB6001, which put money back in the pockets of hardworking Virginians, made historic investments in our public education system, and protected abortion access for women who…
House Democrats Comment on Budget Ahead of Legislators Gathering in Richmond for Special Session on Budget Amendment RICHMOND, VA – Legislators will gather in Richmond this week for a special session to vote on the budget agreement offered by the conferees. The agreement represents a victory for the people of Virginia created because Democratic negotiators refused…
On the heels of GOP candidate recorded touting support for “a 100% ban” RICHMOND, VA – Today, Virginia House Democrats launched abortion ads statewide highlighting that MAGA Republicans are looking to ban abortion in the Commonwealth. This is the first of a suite of ads in a six-figure buy focused on abortion and early vote in…
RICHMOND, VA – On newly uncovered audio, John Stirrup, the Republican Candidate for Virginia House District 21 admitted to supporting a 100% ban on abortion. In the audio, Stirrup is making it clear: the GOPs true plan is to ban abortion access in the Commonwealth. HD21 is one of the most competitive districts this cycle and whoever…
Virginia is the Next Battleground for Protecting Abortion Access Richmond, VA – Democratic Leaders from the Virginia House of Delegates released the following statements after voters in Ohio affirmed access to abortion services, pushing back against Republican attempts to circumvent democracy ahead of November’s referendum: “Abortion is on the ballot across the country and we know if…
The Virginia Chapter of the AARP released a survey finding that Virginians support creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) released its survey finding that an overwhelming majority of Virginia voters would support the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). The MAGA…
RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia GOP has levied yet another attack against citizens in the Commonwealth and their constitutional right to vote. Coming just weeks after the Republicans’ campaign launch to get their voters to vote early, Richmond’s now GOP-controlled electoral board is making it harder to vote by closing all but one Richmond early voting…
House Democratic Caucus Breaks Raise Record, Reports Over $2.3 Million in Most Recent Filing July 18, 2023 RICHMOND, VA – Today, the House Democratic Caucus and House Leadership reported a historic raise, breaking records as the most money raised for the second quarter. The Caucus and House Democratic Leader Don Scott together reported more than $2.9 million raised.…