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Toscano Statement on House and Senate Republicans’ Votes to Adjourn the Special Session
July 9, 2019
David Toscano
Press Releases

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, 2019, Delegate David J. Toscano (D-57th District) released the following statement: “House and Senate Republicans today showed Virginia […]

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Toscano Comments on Supreme Court’s Decision in Bethune-Hill Redistricting Case
June 17, 2019
David Toscano
Press Releases

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 House of Delegates’ Republican leadership in the long-running lawsuit Virginia House of Delegates, […]

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Toscano Calls on Northam to Resign
February 2, 2019
David Toscano
Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (9:55 am, February 2, 2019) The yearbook photograph of Governor Ralph Northam that went viral yesterday is outrageously offensive and deeply troubling.  Excuses that this might simply have been a youthful indiscretion or happened in an era when race relations in the South were different fail to recognize that this was apparently […]

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Toscano and Others Request Overcharge Information from SCC
January 25, 2018
Erin Monaghan
Press Releases

Del. Toscano among signers of letter seeking SCC analysis of “rate freeze repeal” bills filed in the House of Delegates RICHMOND, VA — House Democratic Leader David Toscano (57th District) and five of his colleagues – Delegates Steve Landes (R-25th), Jeion Ward (D-92nd ), Lee Ware (R-65th), Mark Keam (D-35th), and Michael Webert (R-18th) – […]

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Toscano to Tour UVa Rooftop Solar Panel Installations
June 4, 2017
Jane Dittmar
News
Press Releases

Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader’s Legislation Led to UVa Installations David J. Toscano (D-57), Democratic Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, today confirmed that he will tour UVa’s Solar Panel installations, the latest of which was celebrated at an event at UVa during a series of Earth Week observations in April. Toscano has […]

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Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Exit the Paris Climate Accord
States Will Need to Step Up
June 1, 2017
Erin Monaghan
News
Press Releases

David J. Toscano, Delegate from the 57th District (Charlottesville/Albemarle) and the Democratic Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, today issued the following statement: The President’s action today is extremely disappointing, but not unexpected. During his campaign, Donald Trump indicated that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, and now he […]

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Toscano Applauds Governor’s Initiative to Reduce Carbon Emissions
May 16, 2017
Jane Dittmar
News
Press Releases

When Washington Defaults, States Really Do Matter David J. Toscano, delegate from the 57th District (Charlottesville / Albemarle) and the Democratic Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, today issued the following statement: “Our Governor clearly recognizes the threat to Virginia imposed by climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and is attempting to do all […]

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Virginia Attorney General Opinion Issued
Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board Can Cap Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 12, 2017
Jane Dittmar
Press Releases

Response to Democratic Leader Toscano’s Request Confirms Legal Authority David J. Toscano (D-57), Democratic Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, today issued the following statement: In March, when a climate change denier was confirmed as the head of the US EPA, I wrote to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring for an official opinion about […]

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Toscano Issues Statement on ACA Repeal
May 4, 2017
Jane Dittmar
Press Releases

Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader Reacts to ACA Repeal CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (May 4, 2017 4:45 PM) – David J. Toscano (D-57), Democratic Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, today issued the following statement: In 2009, then-ranking U.S. House Budget Committee Republican Congressman Paul Ryan, in speaking against passage of the Affordable Care Act, […]

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Governor Signs Toscano Legislation to Protect Assault Victims
April 6, 2017
Jane Dittmar
News
Press Releases

Bill expanding protection for victims of sexual violence and human trafficking to become law July 1, 2017

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Toscano and Deeds Hold Joint Town Hall
March 24, 2017
Jane Dittmar
News
Press Releases

Delegate David J. Toscano and Senator Creigh Deeds will hold a joint town hall meeting in Charlottesville to share insights from the 2017 General Assembly and provide an opportunity to answer questions, receive comments and listen to concerns from constituents.

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Toscano Announces Dittmar Joins Team
January 13, 2017
David Toscano
News
Press Releases

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.

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Democratic House Leaders Propose New Law to Extend Voter Registration
October 20, 2016
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

House Democratic Leader, David J. Toscano (D-Charlottesville/Albemarle), today announced that a proposed change in state law to address emergencies that prevent citizens attempting to register from doing so in time of emergency. The proposed law would allow the State Board of Elections to extend the registration period for seven days in the event of an […]

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Toscano and Deeds to Hold Joint Town Hall
May 5, 2016
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

Del. Toscano and Sen. Deeds to co-host constituent town halls to share insights from the 2016 General Assembly CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Delegate David Toscano and Senator Creigh Deeds will co-host two town halls this spring to share with constituents their insights from the 2016 General Assembly and hear concerns from constituents. The first town hall […]

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House of Delegates Approves HR 75
January 26, 2016
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

The House of Delegates today approved HR 75, authored by Democratic Leader David J. Toscano (D-57th, Charlottesville-Albemarle), to commemorate the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and draw attention to the importance of ensuring the right of religious liberty and the ability of citizens to practice their faiths as they choose in the United States. Toscano, […]

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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Commemoration
January 19, 2016
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

In honor of the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Democratic Leader David J. Toscano (D-57th, Charlottesville- Albemarle) announced filing a resolution (HR75) to commemorate the statute and draw attention to the importance of ensuring the right of religious liberty and the ability of citizens to practice their faiths […]

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Hearings for VA Supreme Court Nominee
August 13, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

Friends, I wanted to pass along this article that recently appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.  I think it accurately captures the differing perspectives.  I will continue to work with Leader Saslaw and other Democrats to ensure that the rule of law is applied in a fair and transparent manner in the Commonwealth. Please do not […]

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The Impact of King v. Burwell
June 25, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

With the decision in King v. Burwell, the Supreme Court has further confirmed the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and allowed to stand the subsidies that have been provided to thousands of Virginians who have signed up for insurance on the federal ACA marketplace. I am very happy for the 286,000 Virginians who […]

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Toscano Announces Reelection Bid
April 23, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Delegate David J. Toscano announced today that he will seek a sixth term to represent the 57th District in Virginia’s House of Delegates. In a letter to supporters announcing his reelection, Toscano commented on his efforts to represent the values important to the constituents of the district, noting that this seat is a […]

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Toscano and Deeds to Hold Joint Town Hall
April 18, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

Del. Toscano and Sen. Deeds to co-host constituent town halls to share insights from the 2015 General Assembly CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Delegate David Toscano and Senator Creigh Deeds will co-host two town halls this spring to discuss the 2015 General Assembly. The first town hall will be held Tuesday, April 21stat Piedmont Virginia Community College […]

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Toscano Statement on ABC Arrest on the UVa Corner
March 19, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

“I am very concerned about the events that occurred at the UVa Corner in the early morning hours of March 17, 2015. The photos are very disturbing, as are the videos that I have viewed. At this point, it is unclear why the ABC agents took this action against this young man. I fully support […]

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Campus Sexual Assault Bills Clear General Assembly
February 27, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

Delegate David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) announced today that bills designed to encourage greater reporting of sexual assault cleared the General Assembly late Friday, and are now on their way to Governor McAuliffe for his signature. Toscano had offered a reporting measure that was incorporated into HB1930. The legislation was designed after careful consideration with law enforcement […]

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DNA Bill Receives House Approval by 72/27 Vote in House of Delegates
February 10, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

RICHMOND – A bill designed to expand the DNA database to include those convicted of major misdemeanor offenses cleared the House of Delegates on Tuesday by a 72-27 vote. The measure, a joint effort by Delegates David J. Toscano (D-57) and Robert B. Bell (R-58) was proposed in response to the Hannah Graham tragedy in […]

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Another Day, Another Common-Sense Gun Safety Bill Killed in the House
February 4, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

Richmond, VA – Today, House Republican members of Subcommittee #1 of the House Committee for Militia, Police, and Public Safety voted to kill legislation carried by Democratic Leader David Toscano (D-57) to provide resources for voluntary background checks to be conducted for sales between individuals at gun shows. House Bill 2370, which was supported by […]

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DNA Database Expansion Moves Forward
February 2, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

RICHMOND – Delegate David Toscano (D-57) is pleased to announce that the initiative to expand the DNA database has passed its first hurdle by obtaining support from the House Criminal Law Subcommittee. Working closely with Albemarle Sheriff J.E. “Chip” Harding, Toscano introduced HB 1617, which would expand the DNA database by adding several serious Class […]

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Toscano Bill Adds Serious Misdemeanor Offenders to DNA Database
January 14, 2015
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carmen M. Bingham carmen@davidtoscano.com Jan. 14, 2015 CHARLOTTESVILLE – Delegate David J. Toscano (D-57th District) filed a bill that would include several serious Class I misdemeanors to the list of offenses requiring a DNA sample to be submitted by an individual once convicted of the offense. Sheriff J.A. “Chip” Harding of […]

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Toscano issues call for legislative hearing on campus sexual violence
November 24, 2014
Carmen Bingham
News
Press Releases

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Delegate David J. Toscano (D-57th District) today issued a call for a legislative hearing to examine the reporting practices of sexual assault at Virginia universities and colleges in the aftermath of the recent gang rape allegations at University of Virginia in the RollingStone article of November 19, 2014. The call came in a […]

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Resignations and Investigations:
Senator Puckett and the Virginia Tobacco Commission
July 10, 2014
David Toscano
Blog
News
Press Releases

(This article appeared in the Virginian-Pilot on Sunday, July 7, 2014) The month has been a wild one with far reaching implications for Virginia politics. The defeat of Representative Cantor in a June primary was shocking; who would have thought that he was not conservative enough for Virginia? More troubling are the circumstances surrounding the […]

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Toscano to Hold Telephone Town Hall
February 16, 2014
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

Toscano will talk with constituents on Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m RICHMOND, VA — Delegate David J. Toscano will conduct a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, February 19 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed 2014-2016 budget. Toscano will be joined by Virginia’s Secretary of Finance Ric Brown. Secretary Brown was first appointed […]

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Delegate David Toscano to Serve on Statewide Steering Committee for “VA Adopts”
July 19, 2013
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Delegate David J. Toscano announced he agreed to serve on the statewide Steering Committee for the Commonwealth’s “Virginia Adopts: Campaign for 1,000”, an initiative to match 1,000 children currently in foster care with adoptive families. “As a long time advocate for adoption and as an attorney who assists with the placement of children […]

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Statement from Delegate David J. Toscano on ABC Chairman’s Call for State Police Investigations
July 9, 2013
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Delegate David J. Toscano released a statement today in response to ABC Board Chairman J. Neal Insley’s call for a Virginia State Police investigation of the April 11, 2013 incident in Charlottesville: “Chairman Insley’s request for an impartial, third party review of the incident involving ABC law enforcement personnel is encouraging,”  said Toscano. […]

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Statement on Renomination as Democratic Candidate for House of Delegates
May 6, 2013
David Toscano
Press Releases

I am very pleased and honored to accept the nomination of the Democratic party for another term to be your Delegate for the 57th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. I first want to thank my family – Nancy and Matthew – for supporting me all of these years. Without them, I could not […]

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Toscano on Redistricting
January 22, 2013
David Toscano
Press Releases

Toscano Morning Hour Comments on Redistricting It has been said that redistricting is the exercising of raw political power, occasionally sprinkled with doses of public input. Well, yesterday in the other body we saw raw political power in full bloom, in a process that violates our traditions in the House. As most know, on the […]

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Toscano Responds to the State of the Commonwealth Address
January 10, 2013
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

David Toscano (D-Charlottesville), the Democratic Leader in the Virginia House of Delegates, delivered the Democratic response to the State of the Commonwealth address on January 9, the first day of the 2013 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

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Ending Political Gridlock
January 4, 2013
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

Deeds and Toscano Introduce Redistricting Commission Bill (Charlottesville, VA – January 4, 2013) – Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds and House of Delegates Democratic Leader David Toscano are introducing a bill to reform the redistricting process. The bill will amend the Virginia Constitution to establish the Virginia Redistricting Commission, a bipartisan group that would create […]

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A Bright Future for Virginia
December 3, 2012
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

Toscano’s HB1686 (2011) Clears Path for SCC’s Approval of Pilot Solar Energy Generation Project Charlottesville, VA Responding to a 2011 Bill introduced by Delegate David Toscano, the State Corporation Commission on Wednesday approved Dominion Virginia Power’s request to initiate pilot solar-energy generation projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dominion proposes to construct up to 30 […]

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Senate Passes Mandatory Ultrasound bill
February 28, 2012
David Toscano
Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2012 Delegate David J. Toscano SENATE PASSES BILL MANDATING UNNECESSARY ULTRASOUND HB462 Tells Virginia’s Doctors How To Practice Medicine Richmond – The Senate today passed HB462, a bill to mandate women undergo a medically unnecessary procedure prior to receiving an abortion.  Presented as an “informed consent” measure, the legislation intrudes […]

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Toscano Elected New House Minority Leader
November 19, 2011
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

GLEN ALLEN, VA — Delegate David J. Toscano was unanimously elected new House Democratic Caucus Minority Leader by his Democratic peers in today’s Organizational Meeting held at the Wyndam Crossings in Glen Allen, Virginia. “It has been an honor serving the Charlottesville-Albemarle community in the General Assembly for the last six years ” said Delegate […]

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Toscano on Governor McDonnell’s Budget Announcement
July 22, 2011
Carmen Bingham
Press Releases

Surplus is Artificial and Generated by Cuts to  Localities and Employees Charlottesville, VA – Governor McDonnell today announced a projected $311 million state surplus. Delegate David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) released the following statement in response: “While this budget surplus is certainly preferable to a shortfall, we should be clear about its origins. First, our national economy […]

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