Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates announced Tuesday that Delegates Joseph Yost (R-Giles) and Tony Wilt (R-Harrisonburg) will introduce legislation to protect student privacy by prohibiting state colleges and universities from releasing student directory information to third parties without the express written permission of the student.
House Republican Leaders react to single payer system proposed by House Democrat candidates
Republican leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates responded Monday to the 16 Virginia Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates calling for a european-style single-payer healthcare system in the Commonwealth. Led by Lee Carter (D-50) and Elizabeth Guzman (D-31), the 16 House Democrat candidates endorsed a system that they themselves project will cost $23 billion per year and “require … Read More
Statement from House Speaker William J. Howell
With a heavy heart I am sad to share that Virginia has lost an icon. The Honorable Lacey E. Putney passed away Saturday at the age of 89. The Virginia House of Delegates mourns the loss of an esteemed leader who was here long before any of us arrived, and whose legacy will live on long after all of us are gone.
Statement of House Republican Leadership on Executive Order Number 68
The governor’s decision to create this Task Force is an appropriate step that will allow us to learn more about what transpired in Charlottesville.
Mike Makee is named the Republican nominee for HD-02
Mike Makee is the Republican nominee for the Second House District to succeed retiring Delegate Mark Dudenhefer.
Statement of House Leadership on deaths of Virginia State Police Troopers
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.