It’s hard to believe, but there are just two weeks left in the 2016 General Assembly session. This past week the House passed a new two-year spending plan. The budget is the most important work we do each year at the State Capitol. It sets the priorities for what services the Commonwealth will support over […]
The 2016 General Assembly Session officially reached the halfway point this week, known as “Crossover.” The House of Delegates is making good progress on the issues that matter most to you and your family: jobs, education, healthcare, transportation and public safety. The House Appropriations Committee is also working to finish crafting a conservative and responsible […]
Tuesday will mark the halfway point of the 2016 General Assembly Session, otherwise known as “crossover.” Crossover is the day when each chamber must finish work on its own legislation and then may only consider legislation from the other body. The State Capitol is as busy as it has been all year with late night […]
Legislation Expanding CDL Testing Options Passes House RICHMOND-On Tuesday the House of Delegates passed legislation that will make it easier for students and prospective employers to complete the last step before they can be licensed as a commercial truck driver. HB 938, patroned by Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway), permits Virginia public Community Colleges that operate […]
Wilt Legislation Assisting Youth Organization Access to Schools Passes House RICHMOND-On Thursday the House of Delegates passed legislation patroned by Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway) to help several youth organizations gain access to public schools. The bill, HB942, expresses that school boards shall provide reasonable access to youth organizations that have a federal charter as a […]
With the holidays behind us, the 2016 General Assembly Session is just around the corner. It is scheduled to commence at noon on Wednesday, January 13. I want to remind you about two opportunities to share your perspective on various issues impacting our Commonwealth. Your input is a critical component in shaping my positions on […]
With the unofficial end of summer behind us and the official beginning of autumn just a few days away, I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather and start of the fall festival and sports season. The last few weeks have been particularly busy for me with a number of facility tours, along with several […]
I hope everyone had a great Independence Day. I enjoyed seeing many of you at the Harrisonburg parade on Saturday. We had a large group of volunteers that walked the parade, thanks to everyone that came out! In the coming months, I look forward to seeing you at the various fairs, lawn parties and other […]
The King v. Burwell ruling issued Thursday should be extremely concerning to everyone who values the rule of law over the wants or desires of individuals. This is the most prominent principal on which our nation was founded to protect us from tyranny and an abusive government. In Justice Scalia’s dissenting opinion he rightfully stated, […]
As you may have read, the Governor signed the budget bill this week. This is the first time since 1998 that the Governor signed the budget bill without proposing any amendments or vetoes. The money committees and budget conferees from both chambers are to be commended for their hard work in putting together a budget […]
