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 Statement To The Virginia House of Delegates
In a morning hour speech on the House Floor on Saturday, February 23, 2019, David J. Toscano, Delegate for the 57th District, announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the House of Delegates this fall. Toscano will remain active during the remainder of the year, … [Read more...]
GA Update Extra: They Had A Chance, And They Blew It
House Republicans Said They'd Vote if ERA Got To The Floor: They Missed Their Chance Over the last few weeks, we were told on numerous occasions that if a resolution to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment got to the floor of the House of Delegates, a number of Republicans would … [Read more...]
Moving Toward Adjournment: Much Still To Be Done
We continue to do our legislative work in Richmond, even with all the headlines about the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. Thanks to all who have expressed their views to me about what should happen. The House Democratic Caucus issued statements on these … [Read more...]