Virginia Senate Republican Caucus
Yesterday, July 1 - the start of a new fiscal year, and the day that most legislation adopted in Virginia went into effect. Here's a brief run-down of a few notable laws on the books as of yesterday, along with a few (specifically identified) that went into effect immediately upon passage a few months ago.
Jobs, the Economy, and Business
RICHMOND, VA, 27 JUNE 2011: The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus is off to a strong start in its race to win a Republican majority in the Senate. Republican candidates have already been selected in 24 of Virginia’s 40 Senatorial Districts, nearly two months before the August 23 deadline for parties to select nominees for the November 8 General Election.
Chesterfield, Virginia — June 24, 2011 — Senator Stephen H. Martin (R-Chesterfield) has received the Republican nomination in the 11th Senate District. Martin will appear on the ballot in the General Election to be held on November 8.
“I love the community and the people I am privileged to serve,” said Martin. “It is an honor to represent my neighbors, friends and fellow citizens in the Virginia Senate, and I look forward to our continued service together.”
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice beat a partial, face-saving retreat, but not before serving up a compelling example of what can happen when the federal government concludes that there are no constraints on its action, and that its mandate is to tinker, intervene, and meddle in nearly all aspects of the US economy.
HARRISONBURG-Today, Senator Obenshain welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) had reached a settlement with George's, Inc., which, if approved by the U.S. District Court for Western Virginia, will approve the acquisition of Tyson Food, Inc's poultry processing plant by George's, Inc.
Thank you everyone who circulated a petition on my behalf and to all of you that signed them!
As no one else filed to run as a Republican, I am now the official Republican nominee for the 15th Senate seat!
MIDLOTHIAN, Va, JUNE 20, 2011: Senator John C. Watkins (R-Chesterfield) has declared his candidacy for reelection to the Senate of Virginia. The announcement was made from his Midlothian office to the many followers with whom he has communicated over the years, providing weekly updates on activities in the General Assembly during the legislative sessions in which he served.
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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.