The much-anticipated Special Session called by Governor Northam to address the challenges of gun violence in the Commonwealth ended abruptly on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, when the House Republicans adjourned until November 18, several weeks after the fall election. Democrats … [Read more...]
Toscano Statement on House and Senate Republicans’ Votes to Adjourn the Special Session
Toscano Statement on House and Senate Republicans’ Votes to Adjourn the Special Session on Gun Violence Prevention until November 18 RICHMOND –Following this afternoon’s surprise party-line votes which adjourned the Virginia General Assembly’s special session until November 18, … [Read more...]
Thoughts on The Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence
Almost every year since I arrived in Charlottesville in 1981, my wife Nancy and I have attended the annual July 4th naturalization ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Each year, people born in countries from across the planet take the oath of U.S. citizenship, not only … [Read more...]
Turning Thoughts and Prayers into Actions and Laws?
Gun Safety Special Session, plus Redistricting Update
Gun Safety Special Session, plus Redistricting Update
Governor Ralph Northam has shown leadership by calling the General Assembly into Special Session on July 9 to address gun violence in the aftermath of yet another mass shooting – this one in Virginia Beach, which took thirteen lives. The Governor and those of us who support gun … [Read more...]
Toscano Comments on Supreme Court’s Decision in Bethune-Hill Redistricting Case
Toscano on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Dismissing House Republicans’ Attempted Appeal in Virginia House of Delegates, et al. v. Bethune-Hill CHARLOTTESVILLE – Upon this morning’s release by the Supreme Court of the United States of its decision rejecting an appeal filed by the … [Read more...]
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