Tag: Spanberger
Spanberger vetoes casino bill
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on April 9 vetoed controversial legislation that would have permitted a casino in Tysons. The General Assembly approved a bill in March that would have authorized the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a public referendum on the development of a casino in Tysons. Spanberger said the bill would set … Continued
Spanberger signs bills aimed at affordability
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation passed by the General Assembly to make healthcare, housing, and energy more affordable and to keep children safe. “No Virginian should ever have to choose between seeing their doctor, paying their rent or mortgage, or keeping their lights on,” Spanberger said. “I am signing this legislation to respond to the … Continued
Spanberger authorizes referendum on redistricting
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation passed by the General Assembly calling for referendums on four proposed constitutional amendments on reproductive freedom, marriage equality, voting rights, and mid-decade redistricting. “Virginia voters deserve the opportunity to respond to the nationwide attacks on our rights, freedoms, and elections,” Spanberger said after signing the legislation on Feb. 6. … Continued
Special election to replace Del. Mark Sickles
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed Del. Mark Sickles (D-17th District) as Virginia’s next Secretary of Finance. A special election will be conducted on Jan. 20 to fill his remaining term. The 17th District includes Franconia, Springfield, and parts of Alexandria in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee will hold a firehouse primary on Dec. … Continued
Del. Bulova to serve in Spanberger’s cabinet
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has tapped David Bulova of Fairfax as Virginia’s next secretary of natural and historic resources. Bulova has resigned from his position as the 11th District representative in the Virginia House of Delegates. A special election for the seat vacated by Bulova will take place on Jan. 13. The Democrats’ House of … Continued
Democrats anticipate a record-breaking win
It’s not only critical that the Democrats win this year; they need to win big to send a message to the nation, said candidate for governor Abigail Spanberger at a campaign event for James Walkinshaw. Walkinshaw, a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is running in a special election on Sept. 9 for … Continued
Spanberger offers plan to boost Virginia’s economy
Democratic candidate for governor Abigail Spanberger laid out a plan for growing Virginia’s economy and creating jobs during a speech in Manassas on July 23. “It’s not hyperbole to say that Virginia’s economy is under threat right now,” Spanberger said at the apprenticeship training center for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 26. … Continued
Spanberger vows to stand up for Virginians against the chaos in Washington
Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, vows to stand up for Virginians against “the chaos coming out of the Republicans in Congress and the chaos coming out of the Trump administration.” “At this point in time, the things that are most important to us as Virginians are under attack: the healthcare of hundreds of … Continued