House and Senate budget conferees came to an agreement late Tuesday, March 8, and published their proposed two-year budget on Wednesday in a “conference report.” The agreement contains many good things for which we have fought. Highlights include: Major increases in K-12 … [Read more...]
Time to Change the Frame
August 8, 2011 Watching the recent debt ceiling debate in Washington was discouraging, not just because of the vitriol pervasive in the exchanges, but the nature of the discussion itself. We have now come to the point in this country where our focus is not on how we can rebuild … [Read more...]
Toscano on Governor McDonnell’s Budget Announcement
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 … [Read more...]
New Laws go into Effect July 1, 2011
General Assembly Update (7/1/11) Today marks the effective date on hundreds of new laws passed by the 2011 General Assembly. I am proud to have passed several bills this year that will promote solar energy generation, make mortgage refinance easier, and streamline adoptee's … [Read more...]
Agreement on the Budget
General Assembly Update (3/1/11) At 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, the General Assembly approved a new budget (one day late) and adjourned. This budget represents a major improvement from that which was approved by the Republican-dominated House of Delegates two weeks ago and is … [Read more...]