Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
Photos of McDonnell Signing Freshmen Members’ Bills
Gov. McDonnell met with the Caucus’ Freshmen Members to sign bills they carried during the 2010 session of the General Assembly.
Del. Bill Cleaveland was unable to attend. He carried 5 bills that reached the Governor’s Desk.
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Ron Villanueva on Governor’s Supplier Diversity Advisory Board
about 2 weeks ago - No comments
Del. Ron Villanueva (R-Virgiia Beach) will support Governor Bob McDonnell’s efforts to increase state contracts with small, woman, and minority-owned businesses as part of the newly-appointed Governor’s Supplier Diversity Advisory Board. In addition to serving in the House, Del. Villanueva is executive vice president at SEK Solutions, a growing small business headquartered in Virginia Beach.
Virginia’s Lessons for America: Speaker Howell on WRVA
about 1 month ago - 1 comment
Catch Speaker Howell’s interview on WRVA’s Jimmy Barrett show. Filling in for Jimmy, guest host Congressman Randy Forbes and the Speaker discussed the lessons Washington can learn from Virginia: The no-tax-increase way from a $4.2 Billion deficit to a balanced budget How to foster a pro-business, pro-jobs economy As well as the sure-fire method to
GOP Line Up for June 15 Special Elections Set
about 3 months ago - No comments
With House District 27 Republicans’ selection of Roxann Robinson as their nominee, the GOP line up for the two June 15 special elections is set. Robinson, who will run in Chesterfield’s HD 27, joins Tony Wilt, nominee in HD 26, as the Republican ticket for June 15. The special elections were called to fill vacancies
Speaker, Delegates Ware and Oder appointed to Governor’s Reform Commission
about 4 months ago - 1 comment
Today, Governor Bob McDonnell announced the members of his Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring (see press release). Speaker Howell and Delegates G. Glenn Oder (Newport News) and Lee Ware (Powhatan) will serve on the Commission, chaired by Fred Malek, founder and chairman of Thayer Capital Partners in executing the charge the Governor has set
McDonnell releases $500M in Transportation Bonds Authorized by Speaker’s 07 Bill
about 4 months ago - No comments
Speaker Howell led the way in passing bond authority in 2007 to enhance Virginia’s transportation infrastructure. Today, Governor McDonnell authorized the sale of $500 million in bonds this May as the first part of a six-year, $2.2 billion program to support projects throughout the Commonwealth. Check out details in the Governor’s press release. Share and
Governor Calls June 15 Special Elections
about 4 months ago - No comments
Gov. McDonnell issued writs ordering special elections on June 15 in House District 26 (Harrisonburg and Rockingham County) and House District 27 (Chesterfield) to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Delegates Sam Nixon and Matt Lohr. Nixon resigned to become the Commonwealth’s Chief Information Officer, leading the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Lohr
Governor Signs GOP Delegates Jobs Bills
about 5 months ago - No comments
Governor McDonnell traveled to the Center for Innovative Technology in Herndon today to sign key job creation and economic development bills, many of which were carried by Caucus members: Del. Sam Nixon’s HB 523, which provides capital gains tax relief for investments in science and biotech startups. Del. Jim LeMunyon’s HB 792, which makes relocating
Nixon to lead VITA as Commonwealth’s new Chief Information Officer
about 5 months ago - 1 comment
Gov. Bob McDonnell named Del. Sam Nixon (R-Chesterfield) to be the Commonwealth’s new Chief Information Officer, leading the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), effective April 5. In making the appointment, McDonnell said, “Sam and I served together for twelve years in the House of Delegates. During that time I came to greatly admire and respect
Comstock Leads “Hands Off My Healthcare Rally”
about 5 months ago - 1 comment
On March 19, President Obama will visit George Mason University to rally support for his health care proposal. Del. Barbara Comstock (R-McLean) and other GOP leaders will host a “Hands Off My Healthcare Rally” in opposition to the National Health Care Bill, from 8:30 am to 11 am. Check out Delegate Comstock’s blog post for
Lohr Named Ag Commissioner
about 5 months ago - No comments
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced his appointment of Delegate Matt Lohr as the next Commissioner of of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) (see Gov. McDonnell’s press release). Speaker Howell commented on Lohr’s announcement: Matt Lohr is a talented, hard-working and respected leader on agricultural and farming issues, which makes him an exceptionally