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Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus statement on what would have been the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision
Today would have marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that protected the constitutional right to abortion until June 24, 2022.
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Senate Democrats Speak in Support SB 595: A Landmark Bill for Environmental Justice
Richmond, VA – This morning, the Virginia Senate Committee on Local Governments advanced SB 595, patroned by Senators Lashrecse Aird (D-13) and Lamont Bagby (D-14). This legislation is a meaningful step in the fight for economic justice by authorizing localities to adopt healthy community strategies as part of their community strategy. The measure was reported with bipartisan support. The Senate…
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Senate Democrats Speak in Support SB 39: A Landmark Bill for Virginia’s Foster Care System Advances Unanimously
The Virginia Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services has reported and rereferred SB 39 to Senate Finance and Appropriations on a unanimous vote. This momentous bill, introduced by Senator Barbara Favola, aimed at reforming Virginia’s foster care system through the Kinship as Foster Care Prevention Program. The Senate Democratic Caucus has released the following statement in…