by mikecherry | Jun 5, 2024 | News
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...
by mikecherry | Jun 4, 2024 | News
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...
by mikecherry | May 14, 2024 | News
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...
by mikecherry | Apr 19, 2024 | News
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...
by mikecherry | Mar 13, 2024 | News
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....
by mikecherry | Mar 2, 2024 | News
As the House completes its eighth week of session, the month of March has officially arrived. There is one week left in this scheduled 60-day legislative session. At this point, a number of bills are in what is known as ‘conference.’ The House and Senate will often...
