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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...