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Update from Richmond: Week 1
After a false start last week due to the Richmond water crisis, the General Assembly returned to the Capitol this past Monday for our 46-day legislative session. Several people have asked if the legislative session will be extended because of our delayed start. I hope...
Statement from Delegate Mike Cherry Regarding House Bill 2232
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2025 RICHMOND - Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) released the following statement regarding House Bill 2232: “Over the last few days HB2232 has garnered a fair amount of attention. This bill was not intended in any way to take...
End of December Update
Happy New Year! Looking back, there is much to be thankful for! Teresa and I were excited as our son and his wife welcomed their second child and elated to see our daughter get engaged. 2025 has so much in store for us! As we wrap up the month, I wanted to share a...
Governor Youngkin Introduces Budget Amendments
Today, in advance of the 2025 General Assembly session, Governor Youngkin introduces amendments to the state budget. These wide ranging amendments would amend the existing budget that the legislature adopted earlier this year. Today’s presentation is part of our...
Delegate Mike Cherry Statement Regarding Arrests at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 18, 2024 COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) released the following statement regarding arrests made this morning at Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: “I spoke this morning with State...
Delegate Mike Cherry Introduces Legislation to Extend Enhances Retirement Benefits to Emergency
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 17, 2024 RICHMOND -- Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) today introduced legislation that extends enhanced retirement benefits to local and state emergency dispatchers. HB1564 extends the same enhanced benefits currently...
End of October Update
Happy Halloween! With a good weather forecast for this evening, I know many kids are looking forward to getting their share of candy. I’m looking forward to seeing all the creative costumes that trick-or-treaters come up with this year. In this month’s e-newsletter,...
End of August Update
Dear Friend, Kids are back in school and Labor Day is just around the corner. That means, sadly, summer is officially over. As we enter the fall months and approach a new calendar year, legislators are busy preparing for the 2025 General Assembly Session. Though the...
End of July Update
The month of July flew by. I trust you had a great time celebrating our nation’s independence! Before we know it, kids will be back in school and cooler weather will return. In this month’s e-newsletter, I am providing a brief update on VMSDEP and the upcoming sales...
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...