
House Democrats aim for House for All Virginians
The House Democratic Caucus announced its legislative priorities for the 2019 session in a press conference on Tuesday morning.

The House Democratic Caucus announced its legislative priorities for the 2019 session in a press conference on Tuesday morning.

Senate Democratic Leader Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax) and Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) comment on passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Senate.

The Safe Virginia Initiative, organized by House Democrats, released their report and policy recommendations on gun safety in a press conference on Monday.

A new poll by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU has a plurality of 42 percent wanting to see Democrats take control, compared to 33 percent who prefer that Republican control continue.

Control of the Virginia House of Delegates could come down to what happens to the 20th House District seat currently held by Republican Dickie Bell, who announced last week that he will not seek re-election in 2019.

The Staunton, Augusta County & Waynesboro Democratic Committees will hold their monthly program & meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, beginning at 7 p.m. at Staunton City Hall, 116 W. Beverly Street, 1st floor City Council Meeting Room in Staunton.

The retaking of the House by the Democrats will soon allow them to exercise checks and balances and stop the Republicans from going down a slippery slope.

House and Senate Democrats introduced the Keeping All Students Safe Act to protect students from the dangers of seclusion and restraint at school.

House Democratic Leader David Toscano and Caucus Chair Charniele Herring issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear the Virginia legislative redistricting case.

The House Democratic Caucus has appointed its 2019 campaign leadership to support Democratic candidates and spearhead efforts to win the majority in the House of Delegates next year.
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