The 2011 Virginia General Assembly session convened Wednesday, January 12th, and adjourned Sunday, February 27th. Regular Session The General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for 60 days in even-numbered years and for 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days.
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Delegate David Englin (D-45) talks about his legislation to end the budget gimmicks that undermine Virginia’s long-term fiscal stability, create hardships for small businesses, and hinder the General Assembly’s ability to have an open and honest discussion of budget and revenue priorities. Virginia Retirement System Lock Box Amendment (HJ 680): Protects the future solvency of
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The 2011 session of the General Assembly opened January 12th at noon with legislators from both parties honoring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the victims of the tragedy in Tucson and calling for greater civility in our political debate. I’ve hit the ground running, working on legislation to strengthen our community, defend our community’s progressive values, and
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The Virginia House of Delegates annual art contest is open to public, private, and homeschooled students ages 4-12. The goal is to provide students with an opportunity to be creative, explore new ideas, and share his/her vision on a topic that is related to Virginia’s rich heritage. Each participant should create an original, two-dimensional artwork
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Here is some exciting news: Rep. Tom Perriello will be the special guest at Team Englin’s holiday party in Del Ray the evening of Tuesday, December 7, 6-9 pm at the home of Liz Chadderdon (107 E Windsor Ave, Alexandria VA 22301; map, click here). Join Del. Englin for a casual holiday party to celebrate
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Governor’s Reform Commission chairman made lists of Jews to track and remove from government service Alexandria – Delegate David Englin (D-45) issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s appointment of Fred Malek to chair the Governor’s Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring: While I support the effort to create a top-level
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Lee District is represented by four House of Delegates districts: 39th, 43rd, 44th and 45th. The Washington Post made endorsements for each race, and it’s a clean sweep for the Democrats! 39th, incumbent Vivian Watts Of her challengers: “None is the equal of Ms. Watts, a former state secretary of transportation.” 43rd, incumbent Mark Sickles
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August 5, 2008 With the summer flying by, I hope you have been able to enjoy a little down time, and that you and your family were able to take advantage of last weekend’s back-to-school sales tax holiday.  Between the special session of the General Assembly, working with constituents on a variety of issues, and
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July 1, 2008 Last week, I traveled to Richmond for the beginning of yet another special session attempting to address transportation funding.  Both Governor Kaine and Senate Democrats offered reasonable plans that make good-faith attempts to alleviate traffic gridlock, invest in public transit, and protect public safety by maintaining our bridges and roads.  For my
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June 2, 2008 On June 23, I will travel to Richmond for another special session attempting to address transportation funding.  While House and Senate Democrats and a handful of moderate Republicans work together towards a solution, the House Republican leadership has indicated that they will not allow a vote on any plan that raises the
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