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…
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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…
RICHMOND, Va.—Today, Delegate Schuyler Van Valkenburg (HD-72) hosted a House Caucus press conference at Hobnob in Richmond, highlighting how RebuildVA grants are revitalizing small businesses in the Richmond area. He announced that 235 Richmond businesses are receiving $10.7 million in RebuildVA grants. “Small businesses like Hobnob are the cornerstone of our communities, bringing jobs while…
House Democrats deliver on American Rescue Plan funding priorities RICHMOND, Va.—Today, Virginia’s 2021 Special Session II concluded with the House Democrats keeping their promises on how they would allocate federal American Rescue Plan funding. The House Democratic Caucus advocated successfully for the following funding: Broadband expansion: Over $700 million in funding to expedite the deployment…
RICHMOND, Va.—Today, the Virginia House of Delegates agreed to the conference report on the House Budget (HB 7001), which amended in several areas how the American Rescue Plan funding will be allocated to best help the people of the Commonwealth. Virginia Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring, and House Democratic Caucus Chair…
House Courts and Senate Judiciary to Certify Candidates During Committee Meetings Tuesday RICHMOND, Va.: Leadership in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate announced agreement today on eight candidates to be nominated for certification and election to the Virginia Court of Appeals. With unprecedented cooperation between both chambers and in-depth review and vetting of all…
RICHMOND, Va. — Yesterday, Virginia House Republicans tried to stall the Special Session budget proceedings by proposing unnecessary amendments. Virginia Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, House Democratic Majority Leader Charniele Herring, and House Democratic Caucus Chair Rip Sullivan released the following statement in response: “The budget stands as one of the strongest indicators of our values, which…