by Luke Torian | Sep 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Labor Day! This day means so much more than the unofficial end of summer. It is a day to honor organized labor and the contributions of working people in American history. Labor unions give workers a voice on the job. We can all thank unions for the 40-hour work... by Luke Torian | Sep 1, 2021 | Newsletter
Last month the General Assembly finalized Virginia’s plan to spend $3.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to support our communities and working families. Now that Special Session is behind us, it’s time to focus on the upcoming elections. The entire House of... by Luke Torian | Aug 14, 2021 | Newsletter
Your legislative majorities are delivering for the people of Virginia. As promised, the General Assembly wrapped up a short Special Session earlier this week with a diverse slate of new judges added to the expanded state Court of Appeals, a stimulus... by Luke Torian | Aug 9, 2021 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA – House Bill 7001, Virginia’s COVID-19 stimulus package, passed the House of Delegates (78-20) and the Virginia Senate (23-16) Monday afternoon. The standalone budget bill allocates one-time federal stimulus funds made available to... by Luke Torian | Aug 7, 2021 | Newsletter
The General Assembly gaveled in for a Special Session this week. Governor Northam called us to Richmond to allocate federal relief funds made available to Virginia through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and to appoint judges. As Chair of the House Appropriations... by Luke Torian | Aug 2, 2021 | Newsletter
General Assembly members are back in Richmond today for a two-week Special Session to allocate federal relief funds and appoint judges. For the first time in over a year, we are meeting inside the Chamber of the State Capitol. Therefore, during the Special Session you... by Luke Torian | Jul 4, 2021 | Newsletter
Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying a relaxing holiday weekend with friends and family. Several new laws that passed earlier this year took effect on July 1. They are detailed below. Next month, the General Assembly will convene for a Special Session to appoint... by Luke Torian | Jun 1, 2021 | Newsletter
I hope you are enjoying the start of what promises to be a very different summer than the last. We have much to look forward to today. Read on for information on the COVID-19 vaccine, important news regarding unemployment benefits, updates from the VRE and DMV, and... by Luke Torian | May 3, 2021 | Newsletter
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a lot going on. Although the General Assembly has gaveled out of the 2021 Veto Session, our work continues. Vaccination Station On April 1st, Governor Ralph Northam came to First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries... by Luke Torian | Feb 28, 2021 | Newsletter, Session 2021
We are done! The General Assembly wrapped up its work for the 2021 session yesterday, passing a set of progressive new policies that will further reform Virginia’s criminal justice system, expand voting rights, strengthen our economy,... 