Richmond, Virginia—When Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears referred to Senator Danica Roem, the first transgender person elected to the Virginia legislature, as “sir” on the Senate floor today, she added to her long, ignominious record of transphobic remarks and anti-LGBTQ+ views. Roem, who served as the Delegate from Manassas from 2018-2024 and was elected to the […]
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Voter Access Bills Pass the House
Richmond, Virginia—Today, voters are celebrating the passage of a series of bills in the House of Delegates that would help remove barriers for people voting in our elections. These bills make it easier for voters with disabilities to use curbside voting, prevent people from carrying guns outside of polling places, expand the list of acceptable […]
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Trans Kids Safe From Republican Attacks For Now
Richmond, Virginia—Trans kids and their families are breathing a sigh of relief today after members of a Senate Education and Health subcommittee voted down bills that discriminate against trans kids. SB37, sponsored by Senator John McGuire, would force teachers and guidance counselors to out students to their parents, potentially creating an unsafe home environment for […]
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Senate Passes Shield Bills To Protect Patients Seeking Access to Health Care
Richmond, Virginia—Despite Glenn Youngkin’s best efforts, Virginia remains a safe haven in the South for people seeking abortion care. As states across the country ramp up their efforts to criminalize patients for exercising reproductive choice, Virginia has been a sanctuary for people escaping draconian laws passed in their own states. Today, the Senate passed two […]
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In a Historic Vote, House of Delegates Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave
Richmond, Virginia—In a massive victory for working families in our community, the House of Delegates has passed a historic bill to extend eight weeks of paid family and medical leave to private sector employees across the Commonwealth. SB 373, sponsored by Senator Jennifer Boysko, passed the House on a vote of 50-46 and will now […]
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$15 Minimum Wage Clears First Hurdle To Becoming Law
Richmond, Virginia—Activists and working families are celebrating today as SB1, sponsored by Senator Louise Lucas, passed today in a Senate Committee. The bill would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour starting in 2026. The next step is for SB1 to go Senate Finance Committee for a vote before being voted on by the […]
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Historic Minimum Wage Increase Passes General Assembly, Moves to the Governor’s Desk
Richmond, Virginia—In a victory for working families, SB1, sponsored by Senator Louise Lucas, passed the House of Delegates today The bill increases the minimum wage to $13.50 this year, and $15 an hour starting in 2026. SB1 will now move to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk for a signature. Youngkin, who travels between the Governor’s Mansion […]
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Commonsense Gun Violention Prevention Bills Pass Senate
Richmond, Virginia—Several common-sense gun violence prevention bills passed the State Senate today. With gun violence being the top cause of death in people aged 1-17, this is welcome news. “We’re thrilled that Senators have voted to pass these common-sense gun violence prevention bills. These bills will save lives and make our communities safer,” LaTwyla Mathias, […]
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Commonsense Gun Safety Bills Pass the House
Richmond, Virginia—Several bills to prevent gun violence have passed the House of Delegates today and will now head to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Gun violence fatalities have been on the rise in Virginia, and gun fatalities are now the leading cause of death in people aged 1-17. By passing these commonsense […]
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House and Senate Pass Assault Weapons Ban
Richmond, Virginia—Families who have lost loved ones to gun violence celebrated today as the House passed a historic ban on assault weapons. SB 2, sponsored by Senator Creigh Deeds, narrowly passed the House today on a vote of 51-49. The House cognate, HB 2, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer passed the Senate today by a […]