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Opinion: Commentary: Extra Innings

New Democratic majority has worked toward creating a more equitable and forward-thinking Commonwealth.

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Opinion: Commentary: Follow the Money

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Opinion: Commentary: In the Interim

Coping with relentless issues: pandemic, eviction crisis, unemployment crisis, boosting tourism and more.

Normally, the end of the legislative session allows time for legislators, staff, and advocates alike to regroup and catch their breath.

Opinion: Commentary: Hard to Overstate Accomplishments

The General Assembly officially adjourned “sine die” on Monday, March 1, wrapping up a high-pressure session which caps one of the most progressive, accomplishment-filled two year legislative cycles in Virginia’s history.

Opinion: Commentary: Special Circumstances for Special Session

On Tuesday, the General Assembly returned to Richmond for a Special Session called by Gov. Ralph Northam to revisit the biennial budget following the release of updated revenue forecasts due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Opinion: Commentary: Inland Flooding

Facing storm intensities far beyond what our infrastructure was designed to handle

With one week remaining in the 2021 legislative session, Senators and Delegates are putting the finishing touches on legislation, and preparing to head home to the districts they represent in Richmond and throughout the year.

Opinion: Commentary: The Path to Marijuana Legalization

The prohibition of marijuana in America has clearly failed.

Opinion: Commentary: Detailing Relief in Dollars

On Monday Aug. 2, the Virginia General Assembly convened in Richmond for a Special Session to allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and appoint judges to fill eight vacancies on the Virginia Court of Appeals.

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2024 Legislative Agenda: FILING BILLS

State Senators are limited to introducing 21 pieces of legislation this session, so I am hard at work putting the final touches on my package of bills for 2024.

Opinion: Commentary: Special Session Looks at Nursing Homes, Reporting Outbreaks, Election Reform

As the third week of the General Assembly’s Special Session draws to a close, several major legislative accomplishments are moving forward.

Opinion: Commentary: Marathon is Over – Virginia Special Session Gavels Out

The 2020 General Assembly Special Session, which first convened on Aug. 18, recessed at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 16.

Opinion: Commentary: Virginia’s Budget Focuses on Recovery

Last year was my first on the influential Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, where I was glad to gain direct experience in the allocation of funds and the tweaking of expenses which together create our state budget.

Opinion: Commentary: Preventing Illegal Evictions and Security in State Buildings

If one tuned into the Senate floor stream for the first time last week, they might think much of the Senate’s work is solely focused on dealing with the actions of just one member -- Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield).

Opinion: Commentary: What President Biden's American Jobs Plan Means to Virginia

The Biden administration recently released its American Jobs Plan which includes 2.25 billion dollars of national investment in infrastructure and services.

Gun Violence Prevention Priorities

Gun violence

Column: Budget Will Reflects Values, Priorities

Budget

Column: Measuring Performance by Deeds Not Words in Arlington

Politics

Holding the Line on Green Energy Progress

Green Energy

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Sine Die

“Sine die” is the language that marks the end of the regular session of the Virginia General Assembly.

Column: Putting Crime Guns in the Cross Hairs

Gun legislation

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