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Bills affecting real estate, realtors and renters
This week I am highlighting bills that pertain to the real estate business, realtors and renters. Additionally, current status, full summary, and exact text of ...
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Bills affecting nurses passed
I am continuing to spotlight important bills that were brought forth in this year’s session. This week, I am highlighting bills that affect nurses. HB1640 ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:28 am
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Same day access for mental health services
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the redistricting case on Monday. We are confident that the Supreme Court will not allow the remedial ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, March 21, 2019 9:42 am
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Getting things done
The 2019 General Assembly session is officially over! It has been busy two months, but I am proud of the work I along with my ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, February 28, 2019 2:38 pm
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General Assembly making progress
The General Assembly is moving full steam ahead! We are close to Crossover, which is the time when all the bills passed by the House ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, January 31, 2019 10:49 pm
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Session in full swing
The 2019 General Assembly session is in full swing now as the first pieces of legislation have already passed the House! This is our short ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:04 am
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Stopping middle-class tax hike
House Republicans are offering a responsible plan to stop Governor Ralph Northam’s middle-class tax hike and provide targeted tax relief to middle and low-income Virginians, ...
by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:01 am
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Plan to stop middle class tax hike
The 2019 General Assembly Session convenes on Jan. 9 in Richmond. We had a very successful 2018 session and will look to build on that ...
by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 1:09 pm
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Wary of long term consequences
Every year governors are eager to roll out their proposed spending priorities ahead of the General Assembly session. While my colleagues on the House Appropriations ...
by Matt Fariss, Monday, December 31, 2018 11:37 am
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Plans for 2019
The 2019 General Assembly Session convenes Jan. 9 in Richmond. We had a very successful 2018 session and will look to build on that when ...
by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:43 pm
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Putting student safety first
Last week, the Select Committee on School Safety met on the campus of James Madison University where the committee authorized a final report supporting 24 ...
by Matt Fariss, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 11:55 am
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Adoption, tax bills, election review and gun laws
The 2018 General Assembly session has concluded its third week. Several very important bills have already passed through the House and are on the way ...
by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:36 am
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Calling on both sides to work together
Week Two of the General Assembly Session began with meetings in our assigned committees. This year I will be serving on the Agriculture, Chesapeake and ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:27 pm
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Election season is over, the time to work is here
After a long election season and months of recounts and other delays, I am excited to finally get to work when the General Assembly convenes ...
by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 11:16 am
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His thoughts on the veto session
The Virginia General Assembly met Wednesday for the “reconvened” or “veto” session to consider Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s amendments and vetoes. McAuliffe signed over 700 bills ...
by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:37 am
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Taking measures to prevent gasoline shortages
On Sept. 9, Colonial Pipeline shut down its main lines in Shelby County, Ala., to investigate a potential system integrity issue. The investigation uncovered a ...
by Matt Fariss, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:54 pm
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Medicaid should be a bridge
Americans should be more worried than ever about Medicaid, which provides health insurance for America’s most vulnerable. A recently released government report found the cost ...
by Matt Fariss, Thursday, August 25, 2016 1:57 pm
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Lawmaker Proud Of Bills That Make State Government More Responsive
The Virginia General Assembly has completed the 2015 Legislative Session, and the governor has taken final action on all items that were handled during veto ...