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Republicans Highlight Success at Session Midpoint
Feb 17th
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) and House Majority Caucus Chairman Samuel A. “Sam” Nixon, Jr. (R-Chesterfield) today highlighted the many legislative successes so far by members of the Republican Majority Caucus through the halfway point of the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. The announcement comes at the 2010 session’s midway mark, commonly referred to as “crossover.” By that date, which this year fell on February 16, each house must have acted on the bills filed by its respective members.
“As Virginians struggle in today’s economy, state government must address their needs without burdening them with additional job-killing taxes and burdensome requirements,” said Speaker Howell. “ by a unanimous and bipartisan vote of 97-0 at the beginning of this Session, House Republicans have aggressively pursued fiscally responsible legislation to create jobs and opportunities for Virginians, reform government to deliver services more efficiently and transparently and address other challenges. I’m delighted that our strong Majority Caucus has produced real results with the support of Democrats and Independents which has enabled us to achieve House passage of scores of positive reforms.”
“Offering practical solutions to Virginia’s challenges is a hallmark of House Republican leadership in the General Assembly,” said Chairman Nixon. “With our citizens and Commonwealth confronting the most difficult economic environment in decades, it is essential to build and expand upon our many accomplishments. The overwhelming bipartisan support for many items on our agenda underscores the ability of Republicans to govern effectively and respond appropriately to the concerns of Virginians.”
House Passes Civil War Site Preservation Fund Bill
Feb 9th
Today, the House passed , establishing the Civil War Site Preservation Fund. (R-Stafford) proudly joined (R-Hanover) in sponsoring this legislation, which provides for the continuation of a fund begun with the Speaker's leadership in the state budget in 2007. honored the Speaker with its for creating the fund (the Trust honored Howell with the same award in 2005 for his efforts in promoting land preservation tax credits, which put free market tools to work for open spaces land conservation).
Speaker Howell also chairs the , leading Virginia's effort to better understand this key event in American history from its many facets.
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Cox Bill to Support Innovative Rehab for Wounded Warriors Advances
Feb 3rd
advanced out of subcommittee today with unanimous, bipartisan support.
introduced the bill to provide a free, one-year fishing license to military personnel and veterans with service connected disabilities receiving treatment from a military or veterans hospital in Virginia or an adjoining state.
The idea for the bill came from a program started at Walter Reeed in 2005. found that fly fishing and tying proved very therapeutic for soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines recovering from physical and emotional rigors of military service.
In the five years since starting at Walter Reed, Project Healing Waters has grown to 78 chapters nationwide and in 3 foreign countries.
Dr. Mike Cherwek, a retired cardiologist from 's district in Fredericksburg, testified in support of the bill and explained the great work of Project Healing Waters. Cherwek serves as national Vice President of the group.
Dr. Mike Cherwek, national Vice President of Project Healing Waters, testifies before House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Subcommittee.
In addition to support from the , HB 128 has .
Holsworth–Kaine’s Tax Hike a National Boomerang
Jan 20th
Check out Bob Holsworth's analysis at . Holsworth highlights tax hike jujitsu, which, to mix sports metaphors, will turn Tim Kaine's tax hike proposal into a boomerang for the chair of the DNC.
McDonnell Highlights House Republicans in State of the Commonwealth
Jan 18th
highlighted the great policy initiatives led by Republican members of the House in his first State of the Commonwealth Address:
- 's bill will grant an income tax exemption for qualified investments by technology and science startup businesses. .
- Delegate Terry Kilgore will help the Governor create an energy corridor in Southern and Southwest Virginia.
- Delegates and have a bill, , to identify cost savings and establish performance metrics on congestion releif and mobility at .
- 's bills will help protect victims of domestic violence by improving Virginia's protective order process. , .
- will help fight gangs by expanding Gang-Free School Zones into Gang-Free Zones, to better target gang activity wherever it occurs. .
Check out Speaker Howell's comments on the Governor's speech .