Going through the bills that were filed this session, I noticed a disturbing pattern: many of the worst bills were all sponsored by the same guy. Who, you might ask? None other than Delegate Nick Freitas.
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Republicans on House Commerce and Energy Subcommittee Pass Cap On Minimum Wage, Hurt Working Families
Richmond, Virginia—Republican members of the House Committee on Commerce and Energy, Subcommittee #2 voted to pass HB320 and HB296, two bill that would cap the minimum wage at $11 an hour, and prevent it from eventually reaching $15 an hour as working families have been demanding for years. With this vote, Republicans have shown, once […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Voters Rest Easy Knowing Senate Democrats Stood Up Once Again to Protect Our Progress, Reject Voter Suppression Bills
Continuing their streak, Senate Democrats on the Privileges and Elections Committee stood up today to protect our progress on voting rights, voting to shut down a slew of voter suppression bills sponsored by Republican Senators.
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In First Test, Senate Democrats Protect Our Progress, Reject Bill to Cap Minimum Wage
In the first major test of this legislative session, Democratic members of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee voted to protect our progress and rejected SB173, a bill sponsored by Senator Mark Peake that would cap the minimum wage at $11 an hour and prevent it from rising to the $15 an hour promised by previously passed legislation.
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Members of Senate Judiciary Committee Protect Progress and Expand Ban on Mandatory Minimums
At their meeting this morning, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB104, sponsored by Senator Joe Morrissey, which will eliminate mandatory minimums for nearly all crimes. The bill was passed and referred to the Senate Finance Committee, where we hope it will also pass.
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Communities Eager to Comment on Proposed Redistricting Maps
It is important, now more than ever before, for people to be able to define their own communities and those be reflected in the maps. We must ensure that every person, regardless of skin color, income level, or zip code, has an equal opportunity to select the representatives of their choice.
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ICYMI: Will Glenn Youngkin Work for Virginians or Work To Grow His Stock Portfolio As Governor?
Did Glenn Youngkin invest $20 million of his own money so that he could recoup that investment and then some as Governor? His refusal to put all of his assets into a blind trust has called his integrity into question.
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Job Description: Digital Programs Manager
Job Posting: Digital Programs Manager, Progress Virginia Progress Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. About Progress Virginia: At Progress Virginia, we drive powerful, values-based narratives to uplift and amplify grassroots voices through innovative digital communications and earned media strategies. […]
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Job Description: Disinformation Manager
Job Posting: Disinformation Manager, Progress Virginia Progress Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQI+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. About Progress Virginia: Progress Virginia is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. […]
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Job Description: Communications and Digital Director
Job Posting: Communications and Digital Director, Progress Virginia Progress Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQI+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. About Progress Virginia: At Progress Virginia (PV) and Progress Virginia Education Fund (PVEF), we drive powerful, values-based narratives to uplift and amplify grassroots voices […]