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Bills affecting real estate, realtors and renters

This week I am highlighting bills that pertain to the real estate business, realtors and renters. Additionally, current status, full summary, and exact text of ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Friday, May 24, 2019 12:29 pm

Columns

Bills affecting nurses passed

I am continuing to spotlight important bills that were brought forth in this year’s session. This week, I am highlighting bills that affect nurses. HB1640 ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:28 am

Columns

Same day access for mental health services

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the redistricting case on Monday. We are confident that the Supreme Court will not allow the remedial ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, March 21, 2019 9:42 am

Columns

Getting things done

The 2019 General Assembly session is officially over! It has been busy two months, but I am proud of the work I along with my ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, February 28, 2019 2:38 pm

YOUR TURN

General Assembly making progress

The General Assembly is moving full steam ahead! We are close to Crossover, which is the time when all the bills passed by the House ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, January 31, 2019 10:49 pm

Columns

Session in full swing

The 2019 General Assembly session is in full swing now as the first pieces of legislation have already passed the House! This is our short ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:04 am

YOUR TURN

Stopping middle-class tax hike

House Republicans are offering a responsible plan to stop Governor Ralph Northam’s middle-class tax hike and provide targeted tax relief to middle and low-income Virginians, ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:01 am

Columns

Plan to stop middle class tax hike

The 2019 General Assembly Session convenes on Jan. 9 in Richmond. We had a very successful 2018 session and will look to build on that ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 1:09 pm

Guest Columns

Wary of long term consequences

Every year governors are eager to roll out their proposed spending priorities ahead of the General Assembly session. While my colleagues on the House Appropriations ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Monday, December 31, 2018 11:37 am

Guest Columns

Plans for 2019

The 2019 General Assembly Session convenes Jan. 9 in Richmond. We had a very successful 2018 session and will look to build on that when ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:43 pm

YOUR TURN

Putting student safety first

Last week, the Select Committee on School Safety met on the campus of James Madison University where the committee authorized a final report supporting 24 ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 11:55 am

Columns

Adoption, tax bills, election review and gun laws

The 2018 General Assembly session has concluded its third week. Several very important bills have already passed through the House and are on the way ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:36 am

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Calling on both sides to work together

Week Two of the General Assembly Session began with meetings in our assigned committees. This year I will be serving on the Agriculture, Chesapeake and ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:27 pm

Columns

Election season is over, the time to work is here

After a long election season and months of recounts and other delays, I am excited to finally get to work when the General Assembly convenes ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 11:16 am

Guest Columns

His thoughts on the veto session

The Virginia General Assembly met Wednesday for the “reconvened” or “veto” session to consider Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s amendments and vetoes. McAuliffe signed over 700 bills ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:37 am

Columns

Taking measures to prevent gasoline shortages

On Sept. 9, Colonial Pipeline shut down its main lines in Shelby County, Ala., to investigate a potential system integrity issue. The investigation uncovered a ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:54 pm

Columns

Medicaid should be a bridge

Americans should be more worried than ever about Medicaid, which provides health insurance for America’s most vulnerable. A recently released government report found the cost ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, August 25, 2016 1:57 pm

Columns

Lawmaker Proud Of Bills That Make State Government More Responsive

The Virginia General Assembly has completed the 2015 Legislative Session, and the governor has taken final action on all items that were handled during veto ... Read more

by Matt Fariss, Thursday, June 11, 2015 11:45 am

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