We join our fellow Virginians mourning for the two Virginia State Police Troopers who lost their lives in service to the Commonwealth.
Statement of House Leadership on events in Charlottesville
The rhetoric and actions of racists, white supremacists, and Nazi-ideologues in Charlottesville last night and today are disgusting and vile.
Statement of House Leadership on Washington Gridlock
Washington and Richmond are just 90 miles apart on the map, but we are worlds apart when it comes to governing.
Statement of Virginia Legislative Leaders on Positive Findings of Final Environmental Impact Statement for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Comprehensive Review Concludes Economically Crucial Domestic Energy Project Will Be Built in Environmentally Responsible Manner
Republican-led General Assembly’s conservative budgeting leads to $132 million budget surplus
The conservative budget amendments passed by Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly in 2017 have led to a $132 million budget surplus.
Statement of Speaker William J. Howell on Carbon Control Regulations
The Governor is circumventing the legislature to implement a failed federal policy.
Statement of Speaker William J. Howell on Executive Order 65
“The Supreme Court is abundantly clear about the limits of the governor’s line-item veto authority and there is no doubt Governor McAuliffe exceeded that authority.” – Speaker Howell
Joint Committee on Rules announces nearly $2 million in legislative branch savings
The legislative branch is reverting nearly $2 million back to the general fund.
David W. Burhop Chosen to Lead General Assembly’s Division of Legislative Automated Systems
The Joint Committee on Rules named the new Director of DLAS.
House of Delegates notifies Governor McAuliffe of invalid veto actions on HB 1500
The Governor’s invalid vetoes will not be reflected in the final Acts of the Assembly.