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We’re officially one week out from the end of the 2023 legislative session. This is the last opportunity for the Senate and House to work through our differences before the final slate of bills head to the governor’s desk. Youngkin Creates Jobs in … Michigan Last week, House Republicans in the majority passed their preferred […]

“Crossover” is officially behind us! Monday and Tuesday were particularly long days in the House as we considered over 500 bills and resolutions before their final deadline to advance to the Senate. On Thursday we took up the amendments to the budget and began considering Senate Bills in committee. Commending Elder Brown in the House […]

We’re nearing the halfway mark for the 2023 Session and the docket is moving fast here in Richmond. After “Crossover” this coming Tuesday, February 7th, we’ll begin considering the bills passed by the Senate and any remaining budget amendments before we wrap up the session. Motion to Strike the “Personhood” Bill The House Republicans’ Personhood” Bill […]

The third week of the 2023 General Assembly session is officially wrapped! I am proud to lead our caucus as we fight to improve our Commonwealth. General Assembly Session 2023 50-Year Anniversary of Roe v. Wade This week commemorates what would have been Roe v. Wade’s 50th anniversary. In honor of that anniversary, we were […]

The 2023 Legislative Session has officially begun and it’s time to get to work! These past two weeks have been a whirlwind of committee meetings, events, panels, interviews, and press conferences in the Capitol. We started out strong by submitting several key pieces of legislation and budget amendments to benefit hardworking Portsmouth families, and look […]

Happy Holidays! My family and I are wishing all Virginians a very happy holiday season. It remains an honor to serve the people of Portsmouth in the House of Delegates. I am humbled and thankful for faith and family during this season of joy. While my wife and I are thankful, we also pray for […]

Election Day is Next Tuesday! The 2022 election season was in full swing last month. I had the pleasure of visiting the Petersburg Democratic Committee at their annual Red to Blue SHIFT Fall Banquet and was honored to present the keynote address. While Governor Youngkin may breeze through cities like Petersburg and try to take […]

Kicking Off Campaign Season Election Day is only one month away, Virginia! I was glad to kick off campaign season this September at Congressman Bobby Scott’s Labor Day cookout, alongside my friend and Virginia Senate President Pro Temp, Senator Louise Lucas. Thank you to Congressman Scott – the unofficial dean of Virginia’s congressional delegation – […]