Opinion
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 ... Read more
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Opinion
Bills affecting nurses passed
I am continuing to spotlight important bills that were brought forth in this year’s session. This week, I ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
Opinion
Getting things done
The 2019 General Assembly session is officially over! It has been busy two months, but I am proud ... Read more
Opinion
General Assembly making progress
The General Assembly is moving full steam ahead! We are close to Crossover, which is the time when ... Read more
Opinion
Session in full swing
The 2019 General Assembly session is in full swing now as the first pieces of legislation have already ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
Opinion
Wary of long term consequences
Every year governors are eager to roll out their proposed spending priorities ahead of the General Assembly session. ... Read more
Opinion
Plans for 2019
The 2019 General Assembly Session convenes Jan. 9 in Richmond. We had a very successful 2018 session and ... Read more
Opinion
Putting student safety first
Last week, the Select Committee on School Safety met on the campus of James Madison University where the ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Columns
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more