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Senate Democratic Caucus Members released the following statements on the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions today: Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie Locke:  “As expected, the SCOTUS has ended affirmative action. Be assured that those who oppose DEI will use this to continue the diatribe opposing diversity, equity and inclusion. As Ella Baker…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Grant Fox Grant@vasenatedems.com  (301)-461-5435press@vahousedems.org RICHMOND, VA – On May 11, Glenn Youngkin’s top elections official, Susan Beals, wrote a letter announcing Virginia would withdraw from the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, a bipartisan multistate partnership to keep voter rolls updated and encourage states to register new voters.  ERIC had support from both…

Richmond, VA – Today Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw released the following statement on the bipartisan passage of of his bill, SB 1265, the Virginia Electric Utility Regulation Act: “Today the General Assembly made history and passed critical legislation that will help benefit Virginians across the Commonwealth. With the passage of this bill consumers will now be protected…

Richmond, VA – Today, the Virginia Senate adjourned Sine Die. The Senate Democratic Caucus leadership released the following statements: “For the past 45 days, Senate Democrats went to work and delivered for Virginia families,” said Majority Leader Dick Saslaw. “From passing legislation that ensures the economy works for all Virginians, to defending Virginians freedoms, Senate Democrats are proud…

RICHMOND, VA – Today, Senate Caucus Chair Mamie Locke, Senator Aaron Rouse, House Democratic Caucus Chair Charniele Herring, and Delegate Shelly Simonds held a joint press conference to highlight their shared priorities following Crossover last week. Headed into Session, the caucuses shared their joint “Vision for Virginia” – a series of shared values, focused on creating an economy…

Richmond, VA – Today Virginia Senate Democrats passed Senator Jennifer McClellan and Senator Boysko’s Constitutional Amendment, SJ 255, to enshrine the fundamental right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s Constitution. This historic Constitutional Amendment enshrines every Virginian has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and the right to make and effectuate one’s own decisions about all matters related…

Richmond, VA – Today the Virginia Senate passed Senator Chap Petersen’s legislation to lower prescription drug costs, reaffirming his commitment to creating an economy that works for Virginia’s middle class, families, and businesses across the Commonwealth. Senator Chap Petersen’s bill, S.B 957, passed the Senate today. His bill will establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Fund for the…

Richmond, VA – Today Senate Democrats released the following statements on the news that Virginia’s public schools will be short $201 million in aid because of a calculating error by Governor Youngkin’s Department of Education. “Now more than ever, Senate Democrats will continue to work to ensure Virginia’s school localities get the funding they need and that our…

Richmond, VA – In case you missed it, Senate Democrats held a press conference on their commitment to keeping Virginia communities safe by passing life-saving gun safety legislation in the 2023 session. Senators Creigh Deeds, Jennifer Boysko, Chap Petersen, Adam Ebbin, and Dave Marsden were joined by Lori Haas, advocate for gun violence prevention, this morning and gave…