House Democrats are committed to protecting a woman’s fundamental right RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, in his latest attack against the rights of hardworking Virginians, Governor Youngkin once again pledged to ban abortion if Republicans hold the House. The Governor’s comments come just a few months after he announced plans for an extreme abortion ban in…
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RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Supreme Court ruled on the side of people and women’s fundamental right to make their own medical decisions. Since the Supreme Court stayed the single Texas judge’s decision to block access to mifepristone, the Court has prevented Republican extremists from stripping everyone, including Virginians, of their freedoms, and temporarily protected…
Richmond, VA – Yesterday, the Virginia General Assembly met for the Reconvene Session, following a winter session bookended by MAGA extremism and GOP inaction on some of the top issues facing the Commonwealth. Through session and beyond, the Democratic Caucus championed the Vision for Virginia: protecting our freedoms, keeping our communities safe, creating an economy…
Same Sex Marriage Ban Still In Virginia Constitution RICHMOND, VA – Today, House Republicans killed an amendment that would have allowed for Virginians to decide whether to repeal the ban on same-sex marriage in the Virginia Constitution. Delegate Mark Sickles, who carried a House resolution and bill that would have affirmatively guaranteed all Virginians the…
Chair Herring Gives Powerful Floor Speech On Constitutional Amendment RICHMOND, VA – With one week remaining until Republicans are forced to vote on the rules change on the Constitutional amendment protecting abortion access, Chair Herring gave a powerful floor speech. Chair Charniele Herring, who filed the House version of the amendment, said: “This amendment to…
Republicans continue to hide their MAGA views from Virginians RICHMOND, VA – Today, House Democrats filed a rules change to force a vote on the Constitutional amendment protecting access to abortion here in Virginia. With just over a week left of session, Republicans have refused to vote on the amendment, following a similar pattern of…
House Republicans’ Budget Is A Bad Deal for Virginia RICHMOND, VA – Today, House Republicans killed all eight budget amendments put forth by Virginia Democrats. The Republican House budget prioritizes big corporations over ensuring hardworking Virginians have the resources they need to get ahead. Under the Republican plan big corporations get over $350M in tax…
House Republicans’ Budget Is A Bad Deal for Virginia RICHMOND, VA – The Republican House budget prioritizes big corporations over ensuring hardworking Virginians have the resources they need to get ahead. Under the Republican plan big corporations get over $350M in tax breaks, while the majority of Virginia households will get less than $50. In…
Democratic Delegates Give Powerful Floor Speeches and Remind Republicans of What’s At Stake RICHMOND, VA – Today, Virginia House Democrats responded to the House Republican legislation aimed at forcibly outing transgender students. This legislation is just the latest example of a coordinated attack against transgender kids across our country. Virginia’s students are clear: they are…
Republicans stand with MAGA extremists, not Virginia Women RICHMOND, VA – Today, after spending the last month trying to avoid voting on their extreme and dangerous abortion bills, Republicans were forced to show what we’ve always known: they stand with the most extreme MAGA wing of their party in outlawing the right to choose. Democrats…