Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
Special Budget Information Page
We've posted a special page at http://www.vahousegop.com/budget/ highlighting House actions and House Conferee perspectives on the 2010-2012 Biennial Budget. It includes YouTube videos, speech transcripts, and other critical information.
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Virginia’s Lessons for America: Speaker Howell on WRVA
about 1 year 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
Republicans Add Another $35K to $1.1M in Leg Branch Savings
about 1 year ago - No comments
Speaker Howell announced another $35K in savings in the House of Delegates budget for Fiscal Year 2010. That's on top of the $1.1 million already eliminated from the House operating budget during Fiscal Year 2010. During his tenure as Speaker, Howell has led the way in reducing Virginia's per capita expenditures in the legislature from
Putney Reports Budget Conference Agreement to the House
about 1 year ago - No comments
Republican Successes as 2010 Session Ends
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
As the House adjourned sine die, Speaker Howell issued a press release on the many legislative successes of the House in the 2010 session. The State Budget contained many of the key accomplishments of the session, including rejection of former Governor Kaine's 17 percent income tax hike, and a reduction in state spending for the
Budget-Busting Senate at it Again
about 1 year ago - 6 comments
As the General Assembly goes into overtime, extending its 60-day session by a day to complete consideration of the state budget, Frederick Kunkle's post on the Washington Post's Virginia Politics Blog makes clear the contrast on fiscal responsibility between the Virginia House and the Virginia Senate. The House Republican Caucus followed its long-time principle—no reward
Sherwood Details Public Safety Commitment
about 1 year ago - No comments
Del. Beverly Sherwood (R-Frederick) addressed the House on the strong support for public safety in the House Budget. Del. Sherwood, who chairs both the Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee and the Subcommittee on Public Safety of the House Appropriations Committee, notes the restoration of critical funding cut by former Gov. Kaine's proposed budget--funding for
Landes Explains Senate’s Bad Revenue Estimate
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
Del. Steve Landes (R-Augusta) relays a lesson the Senate has failed to learn--you have to know how much you can spend before you start spending it. The Senate Budget makes promises that responsible revenue figures won't support. Landes details the flaws in the Senate revenue estimates and their irresponsible decision not to provide for a
O’Bannon Details Healthcare Budget
about 1 year ago - No comments
Del. John M. O'Bannon, III, MD (R-Henrico), addressed the House to explain the healthcare provisions of the House budget. O'Bannon noted the improvements in home and community-based care over Gov. Kaine's budget, as well as explaining the prudent use of one-time federal funds for non-recurring items in contrast to the Senate's approach that will create
Cox Responds to VEA’s Bold-Face Lies
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) addresses the dishonest propaganda being spread by the Virginia Education Association about the House-passed budget. The budget holds the line on taxes and responsibly funds core government services, including public education. Check out Cox's speech on YouTube. Cox notes that the House budget decreases K-12 spending by around $100 million,
Jones Explains VRS Reforms; Good for Employees; Good for State
about 1 year ago - No comments
Del. S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk) addressed the House this morning to clarify confusion about Virginia Retirement System (VRS) reform in the House budget. Check out his remarks on YouTube. House-passed VRS Reform and Budget legislation strikes former Gov. Kaine's proposal to require current state employees to contribute 1% in 2011 and 2% in 2012 to