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Speaker Gilbert: We’re Closer Than Ever to Real Help for Virginia Families

Speaker Gilbert: We’re Closer Than Ever to Real Help for Virginia Families

Aug 25, 2023 | 2023 General Assembly

House Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:

“Today’s announcement is encouraging, and I thank Chairman Knight, the House and Senate conferees, and staff for their hard work over these past six months.

“While the conferees have reached a deal to present to the General Assembly, both chambers of the legislature and the public still need to review a final agreement. Additional discussions regarding a potential special session will also need to occur over the coming week.

“We’re closer than ever before to providing real tax relief to Virginia families who are being squeezed by inflation and other skyrocketing costs, and providing historic levels of support for our schools.”

Meet the Democrats: Kimberly Pope Adams

Meet the Democrats: Kimberly Pope Adams

Aug 10, 2023 | Meet the Democrats

Just who have Virginia Democrats nominated for the House this year? A motley collection of left-wing extremists far removed from the concerns of everyday Virginians.

Today’s Democrat is Kimberly Pope Adams, HD 82.

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Like many Democrats, Kimberly Pope Adams supports elective abortion until the moment of birth and allowing schools to keep secrets about children from their parents.

What sets her apart, however, is her six hour change of heart about ending her campaign. The Progress-Index reported:

“In the first statement, released around 5:30 a.m., Adams wrote, ‘For nearly ten months, I have aggressively fundraised for the opportunity to represent my district in the General Assembly. However, it has become abundantly clear that my campaign does not have the financial viability to proceed.’ She announced she was firing all of her political consultants and refunding her campaign contributions to date.

“Five and a half hours later, Adams released a second statement with a far different tone. She was sparing her political consultants from the unemployment line.

“‘I got into this fight for the working families, for the single mothers, the teachers and the kids in my community,’ she said. ‘I can’t quit, I won’t quit and my team and I will continue to show up every day and fight to move the 82nd House District forward.

What made the difference? A $20,000 check from a far-left PAC.

Kimberly Pope Adams will stand strong for her district — as long as the money keeps flowing.

The choice this November is clear.

Meet the Democrats: Kimberly Pope Adams

Meet the Democrats: Karen Jenkins, HD 89

Aug 8, 2023 | Meet the Democrats, Uncategorized

Just who have Virginia Democrats nominated for the House this year? A motley collection of left-wing extremists far removed from the concerns of everyday Virginians.

Today’s Democrat is Karen Jenkins, HD 89.

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Should school systems be able to keep secrets from parents? Democrat Karen Jenkins thinks so. As a member of the Suffolk City School Board, Jenkins voted for a policy holding that if a student isn’t “ready” to share the fact that they’re transitioning genders with their parents, then school officials won’t tell parents.

Even worse, she voted to discuss the policy behind closed doors, in violation of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, and voted to censure a member who complained about the violation.

She then voted to limit discussion of the policy in public to two questions from each board member.

If keeping secrets from parents is a good policy, why hide discussion and limit debate?

The choice this November is clear.

House Republican Leaders Endorse Jed Arnold in August 29 Special Election

House Republican Leaders Endorse Jed Arnold in August 29 Special Election

Aug 5, 2023 | Press Releases, Uncategorized

Speaker Todd Gilbert, Majority Leader Terry Kilgore, Caucus Chair Amanda Batten, Majority Whip Michael Webert, and Deputy Majority Leader Israel O’Quinn issued the following statement:

“While the existing 6th District will expire in only a few months, we can think of no one better to hold that seat than our nominee for the new 46th District, which covers much of the same ground. Jed Arnold will be a strong ally for Southwest Virginia as Delegate for the 6th District until January, when he will become a great Delegate for the new 46th District, as he is unopposed in November. We are proud to endorse him, and encourage every voter in Caroll, Wythe, and parts of Smyth counties to vote for him in the August 29th Special Election.”

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Meet the Democrats: Kimberly Pope Adams

Meet the Democrats: Nadarius Clark and Joshua Cole

Jul 21, 2023 | Meet the Democrats, Uncategorized

Just who have Virginia Democrats nominated for the House this year? A motley collection of left-wing extremists far removed from the concerns of everyday Virginians.

Today’s Democrats are former Delegates Joshua Cole, HD 65 and Nadarius Clark, HD 84.

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Virginia’s right to work law ensures that no one has to join a union to get a job. In states without right to work, unions can force employers to require union membership before they hire new employees.

Right to work is a big part of Virginia’s economic success. But Democrats Josh Cole and Nadarius Clark both think union membership should be mandatory.

They’re both all in for repealing right to work.

Clark is even further left, having introduced legislation on his own to end right to work in Virginia. Want a job? Join the union. Or else…

 The choice this November is clear.