Speaker-designee Todd Gilbert issued the following statement Tuesday morning: “The situation on Interstate 95 is untenable. Travelers are trapped – some for nearly 24 hours. But now isn’t the time to place blame for what went wrong. It’s time to get help to those in need. “Local first responders are doing everything they can, but with so many people stranded, … Read More
Statement of Speaker-designee Todd Gilbert on Gov. Northam Tax Cut Proposal
Speaker-designee Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Now we know what it takes to get Virginia Democrats to propose cutting taxes — losing to a Republican.”
Gilbert: Biden, Northam Victory Lap on End of COVID Restrictions is Premature
“It’s time for the Governor to end the state of emergency so that these inflexible, unscientific rules can be rolled back and businesses can stop wasting time and money on ‘safety’ measures that are clearly no longer needed.”
Miyares, Gilbert: Governor Should Suspend Gas Tax
Last week’s attack on the Colonial Pipeline has caused a spike in prices at the pump for Virginians. While the pipeline should be back online in a matter of days, the hit to our economy and the pocket books of hard working Virginia families is the last thing we need right now. Republican Attorney General Nominee Del. Jason Miyares and … 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
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on Governor Northam’s Proposed Budget Amendments
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Governor Northam’s budget proposals are extremely disappointing. Rather than face the very real crisis facing our students, Governor Northam has instead defaulted back to the same old Democratic playbook — throwing money at the same old line items and hoping they solve problems he won’t even acknowledge, instead focusing on his … Read More
Statement of House GOP Leader Todd Gilbert on Resignation of VMI Superintendent
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “When Governor Northam admitted to wearing blackface and appearing in a racially offensive photograph, he sought the grace of the public’s forgiveness. If polling is to be believed, the public has largely extended that grace to him.” “Now the Virginia Military Institute stands accused of accommodating racist incidents. It’s a shame … Read More
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert Statement on Mask Mandate Enforcement
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, issued the following statement: “When the Governor first issued his mask mandate in May, Virginians were assured that it was not up to businesses to enforce this rule. Today, the Governor has reversed course, telling businesses that ‘their licenses will be on the line’ if they do not enforce the mask mandate. This mandate … Read More
House Republican Leadership Statement on School Reopening
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Caucus Chair Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, and Caucus Whip Jay Leftwich, R-Chesapeake, issued the following statement: “Both the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have made it clear — the bigger risk for our students is keeping schools closed this fall. Governor Northam and his administration should immediately revise their guidance … Read More
House GOP Leader Gilbert Statement on Governor Northam’s Irresponsible School Flip-Flop
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Any parent of a school-aged child in Virginia who saw today’s briefing by Governor Northam is probably livid right now, and they have every right to be. Earlier this month, the Governor rolled out a 100+ page ‘guidance’ document for the reopening of schools. Our local systems were mandated to comply … Read More