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…
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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.…
July 12, 2023 RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, CNBC released its Annual Top States for Business Rankings, highlighting that Virginia fell short of the honor of the nation’s Top State once again. Virginia was able to claim the top spot in 2021 under a Democratic Majority and with the leadership of Democratic Governor Ralph Northam. House Democratic Leaders and…
The House Democratic Caucus sets the record straightRICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia GOP promoted a new Early Voting push despite having spent the previous legislative session fighting to roll back voting rights across the Commonwealth. While in the Majority, Virginia Democrats worked to expand early voting in Virginia, including taking Virginia from the 49th hardest…
Richmond, VA – Following announcements from Governor Glenn Youngkin, the Republican Party of Virginia, and RSLC, Virginia Democratic leaders from the House and Senate released the following statements on the Republicans’ Absentee and Early Voting program launch: “It seems to me there is a disagreement between the Governor and Republicans in the General Assembly. Just this…
RICHMOND, VA – Following the release of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission’s (JLARC) report on Virginia’s K–12 Funding Formula, Virginia House Democratic leadership, as well as members of the House Education Committee and the JLARC released the following statements calling on House Republicans to focus on funding Virginia’s schools over tax breaks for corporate interests: “Our…
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia House Democratic Caucus is pleased to announce a dynamic slate of candidates who reflect the diversity and the culture of the Commonwealth.These are smart, accomplished and trusted leaders in their line of work and in their service to their community. Each person is incredibly and individually equipped with the expertise to…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, effectively striking down affirmative action. No one wonders why the wealthiest and the most well-resourced among us are in their roles. As Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in the dissenting opinion, “deeming race irrelevant…