Tag: Senate
Chairman Stewart Blames Left for Charlottesville Violence
Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William Board of Supervisors, said the left bears equal blame in the tragic events that unfolded in Charlottesville, over the weekend.
Corey Stewart Announces ‘Vicious, Ruthless Campaign’ for Senate
Corey Stewart announced his run for senate, July 13, at his Prince William home, saying “I’m going to run the most vicious, ruthless campaign against Tim Kaine.”
Prince William Republicans Hold onto Gen. Assembly Seats
In Prince William County, most Republicans were able to retain most of their seats in the Virginia General Assembly.
WaPo Endorses Qarni for Senate
The Washington Post announced its endorsement of Atif Qarni in the race for the 29th Senate District Democratic nomination.
‘Tebow Bill’ Passes; Home-Schooled Students Can Participate in Extracurricular Activities
RICHMOND – The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow home-schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, debate and band at their local public school.
Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish Announces Run for State Senate, 29th District
Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish announced his campaign for Virginia’s 29th State Senate District in an online video posted to his website, Thursday.
Senate Committee Kills Minimum Wage Hike in Virginia
Voting along party lines, the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Monday killed a bill to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $8 an hour and then gradually to $10.10 an hour.
Warner Wins by Narrow Margin; Gillespie Calls for Recount
Democrat Mark Warner has declared himself the winner of the almost too-close to call Senate race in Virginia, but Republican Ed Gillespie has not yet conceded.
Senate Passes Transportation Bill
A divided Virginia Senate on Saturday passed Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature issue of the 2013 legislative session – a bill to overhaul the state’s system for funding transportation.
Texting While Driving Bill Moves Foward
The day after bills to crack down on texting while driving passed in both the House and Senate, a bipartisan coalition of legislators came together to urge their colleagues to complete the process of turning the measures into law.
