RICHMOND, Va.— Today, House Democrats introduced a resolution with the aim of reviving two constitutional amendments and giving all Virginians a chance to vote on marriage equality and restoration of voting rights. The resolution, introduced by Delegate Marcus Simon, would allow the House of Delegates, by a majority vote, to bring the two constitutional amendments…
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RICHMOND, Va.—Today, House Democrats announced their legislative priorities for the upcoming Session and highlighted many of their accomplishments from their time in the majority. House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn and Democratic Caucus Chair Charniele Herring made it clear that their top priority is to protect the advances they made against Republican efforts to roll them…
RICHMOND, Va.—Today, Democratic incumbents Alex Askew (HD-85) and Martha Mugler (HD-91) announced that they would seek recounts in their close House of Delegates races. “The House Democratic Caucus fully supports Delegates Askew and Mugler in their recount efforts,” said Virginia House Democratic Caucus Executive Director Jaime Reimers. “We have long stated that every vote matters,…
RICHMOND, Va.—Yesterday, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus elected their leadership to guide them in the 2022-2023 term. In addition to Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn elected the next Democratic Leader and Delegate Charniele Herring selected as Caucus Chair, the following members were chosen to assist in leading the Caucus in the following roles: Treasurer – Delegate Betsy…
RICHMOND, Va.—Today, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus met to decide leadership that will guide them through the 2022-2023 term. As a result, the following delegates were elected to lead the Caucus in their new roles: Democratic Leader – Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (HD-41) Caucus Chair – Delegate Charniele Herring (HD-46) “I am grateful to my colleagues…
RICHMOND, Va.—Today, the Associated Press reported that Federal prosecutors recommended 25-year prison sentences for neo-Nazis who discussed attacking Virginia Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn ahead of the lobby-day gun rally on Monday, January 20, 2020. House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring and House Democratic Caucus Chair Rip Sullivan released the following statement in response: “Today’s news about…
The new House Dem majority championed historic gun reform RICHMOND, Va.—Today, national gun safety advocate and former United States Representative Gabby Giffords traveled to Manassas, VA, to rally support for Democrats running for the Virginia House of Delegates ahead of a canvass launch. These Democrats included incumbents House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring (HD-46), Delegate…
Commonwealth’s grant program allows a fresh start after the pandemic VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Today, Delegates Alex Askew (HD-85) and Nancy Guy (HD-83) announced the total of the Commonwealth’s investments in Virginia Beach small businesses through the RebuildVA program. In Virginia Beach, 101 businesses received more than $3.5 million in grant relief. The press conference was held…
House Democrats highlight impact of the Commonwealth’s small business grants CENTREVILLE, Va.—Today, House Democrats including Delegates Dan Helmer (HD-40), Elizabeth Guzman (HD-31), and Danica Roem (HD-13) held a press conference in Centreville, VA, to announce how the 1,091 businesses in Northern Virginia received almost $40 million in RebuildVA grants. The event was held at Centreville…
Delegate Roslyn Tyler highlights RebuildVA small business grants in her district EMPORIA, Va.—Today, Delegate Roslyn Tyler (HD-75) held a press conference in Emporia highlighting the RebuildVA grants issued by the Commonwealth to help small businesses in Southside Virginia. “The RebuildVA program is essential to fostering economic growth in rural Virginia. These grants allowed our local…