The Virginia House of Delegates passed emergency legislation Monday to make changes to Virginia’s electric utility regulation law. The legislation, carried by Delegate Terry Kilgore (R-Scott) will eliminate renewable portfolio standard (RPS) adders and streamline how the State Corporation Commission reviews the base rate cases of Dominion Power and Appalachian Power, Virginia’s two largest investor-owned electric utilities. “House Bill … Read More
House Leadership Backs Governor Bob McDonnell’s Transportation Plan
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Republican legislative leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates put their support behind Governor Bob McDonnell’s plan to invest $3.1 billion in transportation over the next five years. The Speaker of the House of Delegates, William J. Howell (R-Stafford), House Majority Leader M. Kirkland Cox (R-Colonial Heights), Majority Caucus Chairman Timothy Hugo (R-Fairfax) and Majority Whip … Read More
Statement of House Transportation Chairman Joe May on Governor Bob McDonnell’s transportation plan
RICHMOND, VA – Delegate Joe May (R-Loudon), Chair of the House Transportation Committee, released the following statement Tuesday in support of Governor Bob McDonnell’s transportation proposal: “I am very pleased and excited that we are finally getting serious about tackling Virginia’s transportation challenges. Governor McDonnell has laid out an innovative and bold proposal that addresses Virginia’s long-term transportation needs. “There … Read More
Delegates Purkey & Orrock announce support of Governor Bob McDonnell’s transportation plan
RICHMOND, VA – House Finance Committee Chairman Delegate Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach) and Finance committee member Delegate Robert Orrock (R-Caroline) commented Wednesday on Governor Bob McDonnell’s transportation plan and urged members of the House of Delegates to work to address our long-term transportation funding needs. “Governor Bob McDonnell has outlined a serious plan to finally address Virginia’s transportation funding challenges,” … Read More
Business Development Caucus unveils jobs agenda
RICHMOND, VA – Members of the Business Development Caucus in the Virginia House of Delegates unveiled their legislative agenda on Monday aimed at easing regulations on businesses and promoting home-based entrepreneurship. The group of legislators is highlighting 12 bills this session dealing with a range of issues from paperwork reduction to tort reform. The four founding members of the caucus … Read More
RTD Op-Ed by Speaker Howell
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: The Virginia General Assembly convenes for the 2013 legislative session on Wednesday. This year presents a unique opportunity for leaders in Richmond to build on our success in recent years and make real progress for the commonwealth. In the House of Delegates, we are committed to a core set of priorities — the issues most important … Read More
House Republicans Propose Expanded Funding for School Resource Officer Grant Program
RICHMOND, VA –– Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford), Majority Leader M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R-Colonial Heights) and Delegate Beverly J. Sherwood (R-Winchester), Chair of the House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee, announced Thursday that Republicans in the House of Delegates will propose expanding a school resource officer grant program when the General Assembly convenes in January. “The … Read More
Statement of Speaker William J. Howell on Governor Bob McDonnell’s Budget Amendments for FY2012-2014
RICHMOND, VA –– Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) released the following statement Monday on Governor Bob McDonnell’s amendments to the FY2012-2014 state budget: “The continued uncertainty surrounding our nation’s economic outlook, as well as Washington’s self-inflicted fiscal cliff, requires us to be as cautious and conservative as ever,” said Speaker William J. Howell. “House Republicans have … Read More