
Robert Hurt statement on DHS appropriations bill
Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting against the FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting against the FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 529, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand, strengthen, and modernize 529 college savings accounts.

At the time of this writing, the General Assembly seems to be on course for an earlier than scheduled February 28 adjournment date.

In a near-party-line vote, the Senate defeated Del. Rob Bell’s (R – Charlottesville) HB 2238, a bill to allow parents of some students with disabilities to spend taxpayer funds on alternative forms of education.

On a party-line vote of 20-17, the Senate today approved Del. Jeff Campbell’s (R – Marion) HB 1318, a bill requiring voters who apply for mail-in absentee ballots to submit copies of a photo ID.

The Augusta County Electoral Board has begun mailing notices and new voter cards to voters in the Stuarts Draft Rescue precinct announcing the change of polling place from the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad to the gym at Ridgeview Christian School.

Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act, which would make permanent several tax provisions, including one that allows small businesses and family farms to expense certain investments in new equipment and property each year.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued statements on today’s 93-5 Senate vote to confirm Ashton B. Carter to serve as U.S. Secretary of Defense.

UVA redshirt junior guard Malcolm Brogdon (Atlanta, Ga.) was one of 10 players named to the 2015 Allstate NABC Good Works Team®, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Allstate Insurance Company announced Tuesday (Feb. 10).

I am pleased to announce that I am running for re-election to the Virginia Senate. For the past 12 years I have had the privilege of representing the Central Shenandoah Valley in the Virginia State Senate.
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