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…
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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…
March 9, 2024 House Democrats Send 711 Bills, Responsible Budget to the Governor’s Desk RICHMOND, VA – Today, after 60 days, Virginia House of Delegates adjourned sine die — sending 711 bills and a fiscally responsible budget to the Governor’s desk, on time. The budget passed the House with bipartisan support with a 62-37 vote. …
March 9, 2024 MAGA Republicans Veto Legislation Supported by an Overwhelming Majority of Virginians RICHMOND, VA – The House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after the Governor vetoed or offered amendments to bills sent to his desk under the seven-day timeline: “The Governor’s choice to veto and offer overzealous amendments to these critical pieces…
March 4, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – This morning, the Democratic-led General Assembly gathered to discuss a number of bills sent to the Governor’s desk on Friday under the seven day timeline – including some bipartisan priorities. [House and Senate Democrats Discuss Seven Day Bills] Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell stated, “With the seven-day bills we…
March 2, 2024 House Democrats Reject MAGA Extremism; VA GOP Welcomes It RICHMOND, VA – Ahead of Donald Trump’s Rally in Richmond, the Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement: “Today, the MAGA Extremist Virginia GOP will welcome disgraced former president Donald Trump just weeks after House Republicans claimed not to stand with the…
February 22, 2024 HB29 passes House 81-18; HB30 passes 75-24 RICHMOND, VA – Following the passage of the Budget by the Virginia House of Delegates, the House Democratic Caucus released the following statement. “Today was a momentous day for the Commonwealth as we voted to put forth a fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes funding public…