Tag: Government
Senate committee defeats two pro-choice bills
The Senate Committee on Education and Health rejected two pro-choice bills, SB 1424 and S.B. 1549, on party-line votes on Thursday.
Bills blocking TRAP abortion restrictions killed in Senate committee
The Senate Education and Health Committee killed proposals to strip the Virginia Code of its unconstitutional TRAP provisions.
House passes odd bill changing process for U.S. Senate vacancies
The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would allow future governors to leave a vacated U.S. Senate seat unfilled practically indefinitely.
Northam to Congress: ‘Legislators should not tell women what they can do with their bodies’
Yesterday, President Trump made it clear attacking women’s healthcare will be a hallmark of his administration.
Ralph Northam gets endorsements from Alexandria Democrats
Leaders from Alexandria endorsed the Ralph Northam campaign for governor Tuesday.
House subcommittee kills bills to raise minimum wage
The GOP-majority Commerce and Labor Subcommittee #2 today killed three bills that would have raised the minimum wage in Virginia.
Lethal weapons? Senate Democrats decry switchblade bill
This afternoon, the Virginia Senate passed a bill, SB 865, to carve out an exception to allow minors to be provided with dangerous weapons.
Bill to change larceny threshold reports unanimously
A Senate committee passed a bill to raise the grand larceny threshold from $200 to $500.
LGBT equality bills pass Senate committee
A Senate committee passed bills banning housing and public job discrimination against LGBTs.
Ralph Northam on Trump executive order reinstating global gag rule
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam comments on the new executive order reinstating the global gag rule.
Creigh Deeds: Virginia General Assembly report
While the peaceful transition of power occurs amid celebration and protest in Washington, the work goes on here in Richmond.
Senate committee votes to continue TRAP laws
A Senate committee killed a bill to strip provisions pertaining to specifications for facilities that provide women’s health services.
Initiative to get ex-offenders back to work soars through the Senate
A bill that adds travel to and from a job interview to the list of purposes for a restricted driver’s license soared through the Senate.
Right-to-Work and the Apartheid state
There are plenty of reasons why people who believe in human freedom and free markets should oppose so-called “right-to-work” laws.
Tom Perriello continues Listening Tour in Roanoke, Martinsville
Tom Perriello will continue his listening tour on Wednesday and Thursday in Roanoke and Martinsville.
Northam raises more than $1.64 million in second half of 2016
The Northam for Governor campaign announced today that it has raised more than $1.64 million in its final financial report for 2016.
Ralph Northam statement on GOP votes killing voter-access bills
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam released a statement in response to a House subcommittee’s defeat of 11 bills aimed at expanding voter access.
Tom Perriello on Affordable Care Act: Where does Ed Gillespie stand?
Tom Perriello, famously, voted for the Affordable Care Act in his one term as Fifth District Congressman.
Senate committee blocks minimum wage increase
A Senate committee failed to pass two measures that would have seen an increase in Virginia’s minimum wage.
Ralph Northam calls on GOP to protect healthcare for millions
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam joined Senator Tim Kaine and others yesterday for a rally with Virginians to save healthcare.
Senate committee kills bill that would help ex-drug offenders get back to work
A Senate Committee failed to report a bill that would have expanded eligibility requirements for recipients of benefits for those convicted of drug-related felonies.
Combating hate: A Radical Leftist guide to gun control
Gun control is a big issue to many leftists. The Democratic Party has campaigned for years on a platform of gun control.
Speaker Howell announces new transparency resources
Virginia House Speaker Bill Howell announced today that a video archive of House floor sessions is now available for the 2017 Session.
Northam announces program expanding access to reproductive healthcare
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam announced federal funding for a program to offer access to a full range of reproductive healthcare services.
Northam announces legislation on student debt, financial aid, workforce readiness
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam announced a series of legislative proposals on higher education accountability, affordability and accessibility.
Top Democrats bungle response to Tom Perriello
Virginia Democrats, in responding to the news that Tom Perriello is going to run for governor, are showing themselves to be tone-deaf.
Tom Perriello enters Democratic Party gubernatorial race
Former Fifth District congressman Tom Perriello announced Thursday that he will run for the Democratic Party nomination for governor in 2017.
Senate Democrats demand full disclosure from Trump nominees
Democratic Ranking Members of 16 Senate Committees issued the following joint statement of principles for vetting the President-elect’s nominees.
Street Knowledge with Chris Graham: How much do you tip? And … who?
How much do you tip? And who do you tip? Chris Graham and Crystal Graham explore the tipping point on today’s Street Knowledge.
Podcast: Tips for surviving Thanksgiving politics
AFP editor Chris Graham shares whatever wisdom he has in helping us all survive the inevitable uncomfortable politics discussions over the Thanksgiving table.
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