June 5, 2024 Richmond, VA – Today, the Governor announced his intention to abandon Virginia’s Clean Car initiative under the guise of it pandering to corporate interests. That could not be farther from the truth. As we endeavor to create a Virginia that is better than we found it for future generations, ensuring they have clean…
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BREAKING: Education Patrons Respond to Governor’s Veto of Teacher Pay Raises May 21, 2024 The Governor took action on the remaining bills last week, including vetoing HB187/SB104 – which would have brought teacher salaries up to the national average. According to the Virginia Education Association, Virginia remains $5,000 behind which can be the difference between…
BREAKING: VA House Dems Respond to Governor’s Vetoes of Contraception and Confederacy Bills May 18, 2024 Yesterday, Governor Youngkin took action on this year’s remaining bills. He signed seven into law, and vetoed an additional 48 – bringing his already historic number of vetoes to 201. The House Democratic Caucus put out the following statement:…
BREAKING: VA House Democrats Pass Winning Budget for Working Families May 13, 2024 Richmond, VA – Today the General Assembly reconvened for a special session to vote for the biennial budget. After rejecting the Governor’s failed attempt to rewrite the budget with his proposed amendments last month, House Democrats forced Governor Youngkin to come back to the table to support our priorities…
BREAKING: VA House Dems Release Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision Leak May 2, 2024 Two years ago today, the Dobbs decision was leaked and American braced for a shift that would change the healthcare landscape for the first time in generations. The Virginia Democratic House Caucus released the following statement acknowledging this anniversary: “When Roe v. Wade was decided, women throughout the…
BREAKING: House Democratic Caucus Vows Commitment to Working Families April 17, 2024 We are proud of the work we have done on behalf of all Virginia families. We have kept our promises to do the work of the people who elected us to represent them, and we will continue to do so. While every bill…
BREAKING: VA House Dems Respond to Governor’s Unprecedented 233 Budget Amendments April 9, 2024 Richmond, VA – Late last night, just ahead of the April 8th, 11:59 PM deadline, Governor Youngkin submitted the remaining action items sent to him by the General Assembly last month. In addition to signing or vetoing remaining legislation, he submitted an…
BREAKING: Virginia House Democrats Respond to Minimum Wage and Cannabis Vetoes Governor blocks 600,000 Virginians from receiving a raise March 28, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, Governor Youngkin continued his streak of vetoing common-sense bills that would have improved the quality of life for Virginia families. His veto of HB1, which would have raised the minimum wage to…
BREAKING: House Democrats Respond to Governor’s Firearm Vetoes Governor refuses to do anything to stop #1 killer of children March 26, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Today Governor Youngkin continued his tear on public safety by vetoing common-sense gun safety bills designed to strengthen public safety and prevent community violence. In the face of Virginians who overwhelmingly…
March 22, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – The House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after the Governor vetoed a block of public safety bills this week. “Democrats were elected in November to work for the people of Virginia, and we have continued to fight for their rights in the legislature this year. With the close…