End of June Update

End of June Update

Dear Friend, Despite being a few days late, I wanted to make sure I had an opportunity to send my regular end of the month e-newsletter. Quite a bit happened during the month of June that I wanted to update you on. I hope that you continue to find these messages both...
Special Update: Emissions Standards

Special Update: Emissions Standards

Dear Friend, Today, Governor Youngkin announced that Virginia’s participation in California’s emission standards will sunset at the end of the year. This is big news. Let’s rewind a bit to learn more about the history of this issue and why it’s important for our...
Special Update: Emissions Standards

Statement from Delegate Mike Cherry Concerning VMSDEP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2024 COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) issued the below statement concerning the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program: “Despite significant work behind the scenes, it appears that...
Special Update: Emissions Standards

2024 Special Session Update

Dear Friend, The General Assembly met in Richmond on Monday, May 13th for a special session called for the purpose of completing the state budget. As you may recall, Virginia was at a budget impasse. The legislature left Richmond in April with the goal of returning in...
End of June Update

2024 Reconvene Session Update

As required by our state constitution, the General Assembly met in Richmond on Wednesday for our Reconvene Session. Often referred to as the Veto Session, the purpose of this legislative meeting is to consider actions taken by the Governor on bills. As a brief civics...
End of June Update

Update from Richmond: Week 9

The General Assembly has officially finished its 60-day legislative session having adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 9th. Through the course of the session, the legislature passed 1,046 bills. The Governor has already signed 64 bills into law and vetoed 8 bills....