House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “The entire House Republican Caucus is sad to hear that our friend Del. Mark Cole will be retiring at the end of this current term. For his entire career, Mark has been a stalwart conservative and a fierce fighter for the people of the 88th District. He’s done his job so … Read More
House Republican Leader Gilbert: Those Implicated in Parole Board Fiasco Must Resign or Be Fired
Late last night, WTVR-TV in Richmond reported that both former and current chairs of the Virginia Parole Board were found by the Office of State Inspector General to be involved in a number of illegal activities, including falsification of records, instructing subordinates to falsify records, failure to keep legally-required records, and failure to cooperate with the State Inspector General. House … Read More
House Republican Leader Gilbert: House Democrats Choose Unions over Children
House Democrats voted in lockstep to stop a Republican effort to add an emergency clause to SB 1303 that would require schools to immediately give parents a choice of five-day, in-person school or virtual education. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Today, the House of Delegates cast what was probably the most impactful vote of the 2021 … 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 the Passing of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “The death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick is a tragedy and an outrage. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family, and I ask that every Virginian join me in prayer for his family and colleagues. It is my sincere hope that his killer will be found, prosecuted, and punished … Read More
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on Events at U.S. Capitol
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “When tens of thousands of Second Amendment supporters marched to the Virginia Capitol to peacefully seek redress of grievances, we stood proudly with them. The right to protest is fundamental to our nation. It is a God-given right. “But what has occurred at the U.S. Capitol today is inexcusable. It is … 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.
Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on the Passing of Senator Ben Chafin
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “House Republicans are grieving alongside our Senate colleagues at the loss of a truly upstanding man in Senator Ben Chafin. His commitment to the people of Southwest Virginia was unyielding. He was a fierce advocate for not only his region, but our entire Commonwealth. I ask that every Virginian join us … Read More