Deal Emerging on Budget and Taxes? Amidst all that is happening in Richmond, the legislature continues its work, most recently on the budget. You can see my opening remarks on the budget proposed by the House Appropriations committee here. In my view, although the proposed … [Read more...]
An Early Look at Budgetary Prospects for 2019
Perhaps the most important action we take as legislators is to pass a biennial budget. This is done in the even-numbered years and it is then modified in the next year. 2019 will be the year of budget modification. Governor Northam recently presented his proposals for changes we … [Read more...]
Independence Day
Celebrating Our Nation of Laws on Independence Day Happy Independence Day! As we endure this summer heat, I’d like to take the opportunity to make you aware of some important updates in our state and region. As always on July 1st, a host of new laws went into effect in the … [Read more...]
Medicaid Expansion: A Really Big Deal
It's Been A Long Time Comin' Today was the final step in perhaps the most significant success in my thirteen years in the General Assembly. After five years of advocating, strategizing, cajoling, pleading, and fighting, last week we passed a budget that includes Medicaid … [Read more...]
Senate Goes To Richmond, But No Budget Vote
I was planning to be driving to Richmond this morning for the next House floor session to pass a two-year budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Instead, I am writing about what didn’t happen yesterday in the Senate. For at least another week, Virginia will remain without a … [Read more...]
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