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Firearms, elections and coronavirus updates

Gov. Ralph Northam has signed several bills in the past 72 hours, including legislation on voting, energy, firearms and more. The Virginia General Assembly plans ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:12 pm

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Speaker plans to reconvene House outdoors April 22

Virginia continues to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak as best we can. Gov. Ralph Northam has closed beaches, entertainment venues, and many other non-essential places ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:00 am

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Details of CARES Act explained

Virginia continues to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak as best we can. But the toll is impossible to ignore. Hundreds are ill, and more than ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am

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Red Flag law passed by General Assembly

The 2020 Session has completed its seventh week in Richmond, and I’d like to take a moment to update you on the latest from the ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:00 am

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New state budget being hammered out

With just over two weeks left in the 2020 legislative session, I’d like to take a moment to update you on the latest news from ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, February 27, 2020 6:30 am

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Potential new state laws coming soon

The Virginia General Assembly reached the halfway point of the 2020 Session on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Known as Crossover, this is the point at which ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 6:30 am

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I will continue to protect our Second Amendment rights

We’ve completed the fourth week of the 2020 Session, and I’d like to take a moment to share with you the latest news from Richmond. ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Sunday, February 9, 2020 4:32 pm

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Fariss gives update on bills

The third week of the 2020 Session wrapped up last week, and I wanted to take a moment to update you on the latest news ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, January 31, 2020 10:00 am

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Changes in the new year

The Virginia General Assembly convened for the 2020 regular session on Wednesday, Jan. 8. It is an even number year, so the legislature will meet ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, January 10, 2020 12:58 pm

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Sanctuaries and budget

The Second Amendment Sanctuary movement continues to pick up speed. Across Virginia, residents are already sending a strong message to Richmond that they are deeply ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, January 3, 2020 10:35 am

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Medicaid work requirement

Gov. Northam announced that his administration has suspended negotiations with the federal government on the Medicaid work requirement, citing that “it is unlikely Virginia will ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, December 13, 2019 11:30 am

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Second Amendment rights

In counties across Virginia, residents are already sending a strong message to Richmond that they will not simply accept Democratic efforts to infringe on their ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:00 am

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On gun laws

After months of studying the causes of gun violence, the Virginia State Crime Commission issued a report with no recommendations on how to curb the ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Monday, November 25, 2019 5:49 am

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Challenges facing rural communities

Although we have had a few days recently of rain, a statewide drought advisory was issued on Oct. 11. This was issued with hopes to ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:16 am

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Improved mental health support needed

The Roanoke Times published a story and an editorial noting that of all the recommendations of the Virginia Tech Review Panel, the one item of ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 10:38 am

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Time to get out and vote

If you have not yet registered to vote in the 2019 general election, please do so as soon as possible. The registration deadline is Oct. ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Sunday, October 13, 2019 7:00 pm

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Public education in Virginia

Since the Great Recession, the General Assembly has increased funding for public education by nearly $4 billion. We provided funding for a 5 percent teacher ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, October 4, 2019 8:00 pm

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Pro-business legislation

At a meeting over the weekend, the leadership of the Democratic Party of Virginia voted unanimously to endorse the Virginia Green New Deal (VA GND), ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Monday, September 30, 2019 6:51 pm

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First Responders Day

Virginia House Joint Resolution 646 was introduced during the 2019 General Assembly session, naming Sept. 11 as First Responders Day in Virginia. Public safety agencies, ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Monday, September 16, 2019 12:06 pm

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Rebate checks are coming

The Commonwealth of Virginia ended the fiscal year with a $797.7 million revenue surplus, according to final figures provided at the Aug. 20 joint meeting ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Sunday, September 1, 2019 1:00 pm

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Reducing gun violence

The Virginia Crime Commission meets for two days this week to discuss the numerous bills presented during the July Special Session. Day One of the ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 10:18 am

Columns

The Republican way

Republicans and Democrats share the same goal — to end violence in our communities. Every life lost is a tragedy. Where we differ is on ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, August 1, 2019 9:44 am

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Gun control

On Tuesday, July 9, legislators met in Richmond under Governor Northam’s call for a Special Session on gun control. The Speaker and Senate Majority Leader ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, July 18, 2019 4:37 pm

Columns

New laws taking effect

We spent much of the 2019 session focused on taxes and the state budget, but we also passed some significant legislation that will impact the ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:28 am

Columns

Taxpayer Relief Fund

During the 2019 General Assembly session I was proud to support legislation that will result in a $1.2 billion tax cut for Virginia families. As ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 11:09 am

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Grants providing needed services

It was announced last week that 87 grants totaling more than $3.47 million have been awarded to 53 localities throughout Virginia. This funding will enable ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:59 pm

Columns

Special session

Governor Northam has set the date of the Special Session for Tuesday, July 9. We know now is a time of grieving and a time ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:18 am

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