House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Democrats got exactly what they paid for in their $250,000 ‘investigation’ into the Office of State Inspector General’s Parole Board review — an excuse to ignore the entire situation. “Taxpayers, on the other hand, got nothing. They didn’t get answers as to why the Attorney General’s office — held by a … Read More
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on OSIG Investigation Report
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “House Democrats needed a way to discredit the plethora of damning Office of State Inspector General reports into the Parole Board, but they couldn’t risk turning over too many stones to do it. That’s why today’s report doesn’t reflect a critical look at the Parole Board, but rather scrutiny of OSIG’s … Read More
Gilbert: House Democrats Have Nominated the Most Far-Left Ticket in Virginia History
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “With today’s vote, Democrats have nominated a statewide ticket that seeks to further erode public safety, continue to hamper our children’s education, and weaken Virginia’s economic competitiveness. “The Democratic ticket of Terry McAuliffe, who was lambasted by his fellow Democrats as being a ‘failure’ as Governor, Hala Ayala, who made news … Read More
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on Results in HD 82 Firehouse Primary
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “On behalf of the House Republican Caucus, I want to congratulate Anne Ferrell Tata on her win in today’s firehouse primary in House District 82. The citizens of Virginia Beach will be well served by Anne Ferrell as their voice in Richmond. I want to thank Kathy Owens for putting her … Read More
House GOP Leader Gilbert: Northam Should Add Emergency Clause to the ‘Open the Schools’ Bill
Late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance on social distancing in schools, lowering the recommended distance between students from 6 feet to 3 feet, clearing the way for schools to reopen in Virginia. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “The new guidance from the CDC is crystal clear: schools can safely … Read More
House Republican Leadership Statement on Conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, Caucus Chair Kathy Byron, and Caucus Whip Jay Leftwich issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the 2021 General Assembly Session: “One of the most important issues facing Virginians over the past year was and continues to be the education of their children. “When schools were closed and various learning options were implemented, it … Read More
House Republican Leader Gilbert: Democrats Use ‘Virtual’ Session to Silence Opposing Witnesses
Earlier this morning, a House subcommittee took up House Bill 2305, which would give the Department of Education instructions to effectively change the admissions process at Governor’s Schools around Virginia. After lengthy testimony from supporters of the bill, parents waiting to express their opposition were shut out of testimony. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Parents have … Read More
Delegate Cox and Senator Cosgrove Deliver Republican Perspective on State of the Commonwealth
Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R-Colonial Heights) and Senator John A. Cosgrove, Jr. (R-Chesapeake) tonight delivered the Republican perspective on the State of Commonwealth. The text of their remarks, which were broadcast following Governor Northam’s, are as follows: Delegate Cox “Good evening and thank you for joining us following the annual State of the Commonwealth Address. I’m Delegate Kirk Cox … Read More
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on Results in HD 2, HD 90
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “I want to publicly thank Sylvia Bryant and Heather Mitchell for their hard work as our nominees in the 90th and 2nd House Districts. It takes a special kind of person to stand for public office. Running in a dark blue district isn’t easy. Running in the short sprint of a … Read More
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on Today’s Crime Commission Vote to Repeal All Mandatory Minimum Sentences
During today’s meeting of the Virginia Crime Commission, the panel voted 9-2 to encourage the General Assembly to remove all mandatory minimum sentences in Virginia law, regardless of the severity of the crime.
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