Republicans tackled political redistricting, the State Board of Elections, the processing of “Governor’s Papers,” bookkeeping for local treasurers, and even expanding the sale of booze on Sunday.
GOP Pushes Through Reforms To Virginia’s Government
Republican Lawmakers Worked To Make Life Easier For Veterans And Their Families During 2019 Session
GOP-led legislation will make it easier for veterans to obtain commercial driver’s licenses, their spouses to be licensed as a physician assistants, and exempts a spouse of a disabled veteran from paying property tax on their primary residence.
Virginia Hunters Can Now Purchase Trip Hunting Licenses, But Still Not Allowed To Bag Elk
Although hunters can’t bag and tag the growing elk population in Southwest Virginia just yet, residents can now purchase short-term trip hunting licenses that were only provided to non-residents.
Handful Of Priority Recommendations From Select Committee On School Safety To Become Law
Following last February’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the General Assembly passed some of the security enhancing priority recommendations provided by Virginia’s first select committee commissioned in 155 years.
Protections For Pets And Animals Passed By Virginia House GOP
During the 2019 General Assembly session, House Republicans worked hard to send a message to would-be animal abusers.
What Does Former Fairfax CM Zakiya Thomas Know That We Don’t Know?
Under any other conditions? We would be asking these questions (tough as they are) of a campaign manager… yet in this instance, we are not. Why?
Delegate Gordon Helsel Announces Retirement After Eight Years In Richmond
“I truly have been blessed to be able to serve my country, my state, and my city, and I pray that I leave the House of Delegates just a little better than I found it eight years ago,” said Delegate Gordon Helsel following his retirement.
Gallup Poll Shows Strong Conservative American Majority
In Virginia, 33 percent of residents identify as politically conservative, with 24 percent claiming the liberal ideology, and 37 percent calling themselves political moderates.
After Democrats Obstruct, House GOP Announces Fairfax Hearings Will Move Forward
House Republicans will move forward with giving the two women who accused Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax of sexual assault a chance to be heard, as they requested. Democrats have declined to participate in the bipartisan process proposed by Speaker Cox.
Foster Care Omnibus Reform Passed By General Assembly
During the 2019 General Assembly session, lawmakers headed off a list of alterations to rectify the woeful conditions within the Commonwealth’s foster care network.
