One Week Complete…

January 20, 2017 by David Toscano

It’s been a busy first full week in Richmond. Things are moving quickly and many issues have been considered.

Repealing the Affordable Care Act without Replacement will Hurt Virginians

On Monday I challenged all 100 colleagues in the House to sign a letter to be sent to our Congressional delegation asking that the Affordable Care Act not be repealed without a replacement. Republicans in Congress are poised to make a move that could take health care away from 20 million U.S. citizens and 400,000 Virginians and create an enormous problem for our budget. All Democrats serving in the House of Delegates co-signed my letter. As of Friday, none of my Republican colleagues had agreed to sign the letter. Please watch my speech and share it. [Read more…]

The Session Commences

January 13, 2017 by David Toscano

The 2017 General Assembly gaveled to order on Wednesday. This year is known as a “short session” and runs only 46 days, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 25. Virginia legislators will likely consider more than 1,500 bills and hundreds of additional resolutions. Amendments to the current two-year state budget will also be negotiated.

Governor’s State of the Commonwealth

Gov. McAuliffe struck a conciliatory tone in his address to the legislature by emphasizing achievements we’ve made in a bipartisan way to build a new Virginia economy. [Read more…]

Toscano Announces Dittmar Joins Team

January 13, 2017 by David Toscano

Dittmar Assumes Chief of Staff Position in time for the 2017 General Assembly

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – David J. Toscano (D-57), Democratic leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, announced that Jane Dittmar has joined his team as Chief of Staff effective the beginning of the 2017 legislative session. [Read more…]

SURVEY RESULTS-and Next Steps

January 9, 2017 by David Toscano

From the December 6 Community Meeting at Charlottesville High School

Just before the winter holiday, my team sent an Online Survey for you to indicate your level of enthusiasm for supporting ideas and initiatives that came from our “Silver Linings” community meeting at CHS. The survey presented a list of 11 strategies that percolated to the top and that we felt accurately summarized input from the meeting. We also created a Sticking Together Blog on my website, and shared a comprehensive list of all the comments from the meeting for you to view. Now, as promised, here is a summary of the survey results: [Read more…]

Send David Back to Richmond 2017

January 5, 2017 by David Toscano

In Case You Missed It

The “Send David Back” party Wednesday evening was a great success. Below are a few photos from the event, highlighted by Governor McAuliffe’s surprise appearance. We sang “Happy Birthday” to Sen. Creigh Deeds, commiserated about the last election, and vowed to fight harder for the values we feel are important for Virginia and the nation. [Read more…]

Repealing the Affordable Care Act without Replacement will Hurt Virginians

Governor’s State of the Commonwealth

Dittmar Assumes Chief of Staff Position in time for the 2017 General Assembly

From the December 6 Community Meeting at Charlottesville High School

In Case You Missed It

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