Tag: state government
Medicaid cuts would harm Virginians and the state budget
The budget reconciliation bill expected to be passed by Congress would impose a significant burden on Virginia, including the elimination of Medicaid benefits and safety net assistance for hundreds of thousands of residents. The bill will result in a 21 percent cut in Medicaid for Virginia, state Sen. Saddam Salim (37th District-Merrifield) said at a … Continued
Sears blasts Spanberger for being a ‘socialist’
Winsome Earle Sears, the Republican candidate for governor, accused her opponent, Abigail Spanberger, of being a socialist, saying, “she is radical and she is reckless.” For Sears, socialism means “government grocery stores and free groceries.” “After a while, they’re going to run out of money, because it’s our money they’re being free with,” Sears said. … 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
Lt. gov. candidate Aaron Rouse vows to stand up for democracy
Virginia Sen. Aaron Rouse says he is running for lieutenant governor because democracy is under threat from the Trump administration. “If we don’t step up and fight back to protect it, then our democracy will be over,” Rouse told a gathering in Arlington on June 5. “They tried to come for women’s rights. They’re still … Continued
Attorney general candidate Shannon Taylor would challenge Trump’s executive orders
Attorney General candidate Shannon Taylor says if elected, she will challenge President Trump’s executive orders, unlike current Attorney General Jason Miyares, who failed to do so and failed to stand up for Virginians. Taylor is running in the Democratic Primary on June 17. Voting is already underway. Voting at satellite locations, including the Mason Government … Continued
Lt. gov. candidates speak on the economy, schools, housing, and data centers
With less than three weeks until the Democratic Primary on June 17, the candidates for lieutenant governor are trying hard to differentiate themselves in a crowded field. Three of the six candidates – labor lawyer Alex Bastani, Prince William County School Board Chair and ophthalmologist Babur Lateef, and former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney – outlined … Continued
Lieutenant governor candidates express views on a Tysons casino
Some of the six candidates running in the Democratic Primary for lieutenant governor are outright opposed to a casino in Tysons, while others say the issue should be presented in a referendum to voters. The Virginia Senate passed a bill this session to allow a casino in Fairfax County under certain conditions, but the bill … Continued
Lt. gov. candidate Ghazala Hashmi vows to fight Trump policies
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi says she is running for lieutenant governor to protect public education and reproductive freedom and to push back against the bigotry promoted by the Trump administration. Hashmi is one of six candidates on the Democratic Primary ballot. The Primary is June 17. Early voting is already underway, and voting at satellite … Continued
A guide to the Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the Democratic Primary. The Primary is June 17. Voters will select candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general. The Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, doesn’t have a primary opponent. She will face Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the current lieutenant governor, in the General Election on Nov. 4. Early voting is … Continued
Youngkin asks lieutenant governor candidate to withdraw
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked Richmond-area radio personality John Reid to withdraw as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, numerous news outlets are reporting. The story, first reported by The Richmonder, says GOP researchers found sexually explicit posts online they believe are connected with Reid. Reid denied posting the images. According to a statement … Continued
Herrity quits race for lieutenant governor
Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity, the lone Republican on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has ended his bid for lieutenant governor of Virginia, citing health reasons. In the weeks since he had heart surgery on March 13 to repair a genetic defect, “I have had several complications that have impacted my recovery time,” Herrity wrote … Continued
Governor signs Malcolm’s law on fentanyl testing
After Absolon and Thurraya Kent of Annandale lost their 17-year-old son, Malcolm, to a drug overdose two years ago, they discovered he could have been saved if the hospital had tested him for fentanyl poisoning. As a result, they worked on drafting legislation, which was introduced in the House of Delegates by Del. Irene Shin … Continued
Attorney general candidate Jay Jones vows to protect Virginians
Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, promises to fight back against policies from President Trump and “co-President Elon Musk” that hurt Virginians. “The chaos in Washington has to be stopped,” Jones told residents at a meet-and-greet in Bailey’s Crossroads on March 16. So many people across Virginia are scared about losing Social … Continued
New state laws take effect July 1
Most of the new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly this year will take effect on Monday, July 1.
Youngkin vetos many more bills than any other Virginia governor
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed 201 bills that were passed by the General Assembly this year, which is much more than any Virginia previous governor. The Republican governor’s vetoes block legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly on gun violence, abortion, clean energy, and much more. One of the recent bills vetoed by Youngkin would … Continued