Virginia Senate Republican Caucus
Over 900 new pieces of legislation (too many) that were passed during the 2010 General Assembly Session and signed by the Governor go into effect today. As you know, much of our time in Richmond this session was focused on addressing a $4 billion budget shortfall. However, there are a number of interesting pieces of legislation, which will impact all of us.
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Sen. Norment Statement on his Appointment to the Governor’s Commission on Higher Education Reform
In response to his appointment to the Governor’s Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment, Senator Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R- James City) issued the following statement:
July: the dog days of summer, the season of cookouts and parades, and, of course, the month when new legislation comes into effect.
Maybe that one didn't make your calendar, but the new laws going into effect today do merit your attention, as some of them will affect you directly.
The following are articles from newspapers, blogs, and other news sources throughout the Commonwealth and the country featuring members of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus.
2010 Legislation to be Implemented on Thursday
As July 1 quickly approaches, the Commonwealth will be faced with the implementation of almost 900 new pieces of legislation that passed during the 2010 legislative session and were signed into law by the Governor. Although during the 61-day session the focus was largely on addressing a budget shortfall in excess of $4 billion, a number of significant pieces of legislation passed that will have a substantial impact on the lives of the citizens of Virginia.
The following are articles from newspapers, blogs, and other news sources throughout the Commonwealth and the country featuring members of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus.
Ruff to Join Governor on Trade Mission to England
(Clarksville, VA) In an effort to attract British businesses to Virginia, Governor Bob McDonnell has asked State Senator Frank Ruff (15th Senate District, Mecklenburg County) and Delegate Terry Kilgore (Scott County) to join him on a Trade Mission to England in July.
On July 1, 2010, nearly 900 new laws passed during this year’s General Assembly session will take effect. Among that legislation are dozens of bills sponsored by members of the Senate Republican Caucus.
The following are articles from newspapers, blogs, and other news sources throughout the Commonwealth and the country featuring members of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus.
The following are articles from newspapers, blogs, and other news sources throughout the Commonwealth and the country featuring members of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus.
Earlier this week, Secretary of Finance Richard Brown released Virginia's Tax Revenue thru May. When compared to last year, May's general fund revenue collections decreased 0.2%, which beat this year's budget of a 2.3% decrease. In addition, Sales and Use Tax collections saw their first back-to-back months of positive growth since November-December 2008. Those increases, paired with March and April's consecutive growth in general fund revenue, bode well for a positive conclusion to the fiscal year 2010 ending in July.
The following are articles from newspapers, blogs, and other news sources throughout the Commonwealth and the country featuring members of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus.