RICHMOND—Today, Virginia House Democrats voted to guarantee a raise to minimum wage workers and establish access to collective bargaining for public employees, both of which advance Virginia’s working families. The votes happened during the reconvened session, which took place in a temporary outdoor location on Capitol Square. Social distancing measures Read more…
RICHMOND—House Democrats celebrated as Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed many of their top legislative priorities into law before his midnight deadline on Saturday, April 11. The signed legislation included crucial gun violence prevention measures, numerous expansions of voting rights, important environmental protections, much-needed repeal of restrictions on women’s ability to Read more…
RICHMOND—Virginia Governor Ralph Northam acted today on seven pieces of gun violence prevention legislation patroned by House Democrats. The Governor signed five bills into law and recommended amendments to two others, which will be voted on during the reconvened session which begins on April 22. The bills signed today address Read more…