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52nd District December Newsletter
Special Session 2020 adjourned sine die on November 9. You can read my last update from Special Session, detailing final changes to the budget and the criminal justice reform measures that were adopted, here. See more coverage of the close of this...
VGEA Names Chair Torian 2020 Legislator of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA – On Tuesday, November 17, the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA) recognized House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian with its 2020 Legislator of the Year Award. Chair Torian issued the following statement: Virginia’s...
Update from Special Session: Adjourned!
This past Monday, the General Assembly reconvened for one final day of Special Session 2020 to consider Governor Northam’s proposed amendments to legislation – including the updated biennial budget – passed this fall. Below is a summary of the latest changes to our...
52nd District November Newsletter: Election Special
Election Day is nearly here! This year, your new majority in the General Assembly has made voting easier and safer than ever. If you have not yet cast your ballot, then this newsletter should serve as a comprehensive guide to ensure your voice is heard in this...
Protecting Virginia care workers: Special Session recap
Inspired by constituent input, my office has been advocating for Virginia’s care workers since early this past summer; When we keep providers healthy and financially stable, we’re also protecting the more at-risk Virginians they serve. The 2020 Special Session...
Update from Special Session Week 9
The General Assembly passed its reworked biennial budget this week. On Wednesday House Bill 5005, the budget bill, was officially sent into “conference committee” before a funding package reconciling any differences between the House and Senate spending plans could be...
Update from Special Session Week 8
The House of Delegates met this past Wednesday to pass a number of bills and send all remaining legislation to “conference committees.” We are much closer now to completing the work of this Special Session. Here are some of the bills passed this week: HB5029 from...
Update from Special Session Week 7
The House of Delegates passed our reworked biennial budget this past Tuesday. Read more about this major development in the 52nd district October newsletter or see news coverage. Legislative Progress On Friday the House of Delegates had a full day of voting in virtual...
52nd District October Newsletter
Special Session 2020 is continuing into October; read about our progress below and find all my weekly updates from Special Session at delegatetorian.com/category/special-session-2020/. Meanwhile, it’s a great time to vote early! The General Assembly has passed a...
House of Delegates Passes Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reworked biennial budget funds criminal justice reform; education and health care priorities RICHMOND, VA – On Tuesday the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 5005 by a vote of 58-40. House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian issued the...
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