Tag: Democrats
Qasim Rashid Wins Democratic Nomination in VA 1st Congressional District
Qasim Rashid won the Democratic Primary for the 1st Virginia District, June 23, making him the Democratic nominee to run against Congressional Representative Robert Wittman-R in the November election.
Gov. Northam Signs Law to Decriminalize Simple Possession of Marijuana, Seal Records
The package includes measures raising the felony larceny threshold; eliminating driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines; raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court; and reforming parole.
RICHMOND BEAT: Gen. Assembly Snuffs Marijuana Legalization Hopes… for Now
Several decriminalization bills passed their respective chambers, but hopes of legalization went up in smoke.
RICHMOND BEAT: House Advances Bill to Allow Food Stamp Benefits at Certain Restaurants
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 1410 passed the House Tuesday 54-41. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Senate votes for Election Day Holiday, No Excuse Absentee Voting
Virginia lawmakers have advanced Senate bills that make voting easier, including no excuse absentee voting and recognizing Election Day as a state holiday. Other legislation that would extend citizen access to voting has yet to clear committees.
RICHMOND BEAT: Gun Rights Advocates Flood Capitol as Gun Control Bills Advance
RICHMOND — The National Rifle Association and hundreds of Second Amendment supporters flocked Monday to the State Capitol, voicing their opposition to proposed gun control bills in the Democrat-controlled General Assembly.
‘Impeach & Remove Event’ is ON in Gainesville
The Gainesville “Impeach & Remove” Trump rally will take place at 7500 Iron Bar Lane near the bank building of the Gainesville Gateway Center*, Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Government Shifts with Democrats Dominating Election Day
The last time Virginia Democrats controlled the House, Senate and governorship was in the mid-1990s. This trifecta could make it easier for the party to pass its agenda.
Prince William County School Board Goes Bright Blue
The Democratic-endorsed candidates gained even stronger control over the Prince William County School Board; they now control all but one seat in the Gainesville District.
UPDATED: Prince William Local Results: Democrats Flip Board of County Supervisors
The Board of County Supervisors turns blue except for three seats: Jeanine Lawson (Brentsville) and Pete Candland (Gainesville) and newly elected Yesli Vega in the Coles District.
