Proposed bans conflict with Jewish law and free exercise of religion for Jewish Virginians Richmond – Today, former Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, the only Jewish woman currently serving in the General Assembly and the first ever Jewish Speaker of the House of Delegates, was joined by representatives from the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, […]
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UPDATED 5:30PM Richmond, VA – Today, the House of Delegates convened at 12:00 PM for a Special Session called by Governor Glenn Youngkin. The House then recessed at 1:11 PM. Three hours later, the Governor issued a statement saying he had sent legislation to the General Assembly, rendering any action today impossible. House Democratic Leader Eileen […]
Youngkin Must Declare a State of Emergency in Response to Russia’s Continued, Unprovoked War Against Ukraine Richmond, VA – House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn is calling on Governor Youngkin to issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to Russia’s continued, unprovoked war against Ukraine. This emergency declaration would activate the Virginia Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act and […]
Virginia Republicans vote to advance additional legislation undermining ballot access across the commonwealth Richmond, VA – Today, Virginia House Republicans passed additional legislation that would dramatically limit Virginians’ access to the ballot box and undermine the commonwealth’s democracy. Among the legislation passed today are bills to: Reduce in-person absentee voting from 45 days to 14 […]
Virginia Republicans vote to kill amendment that would have removed the now-defunct marriage equality ban from Constitution of Virginia Richmond, VA – Today, Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn issued the following statement: “This morning, Virginia Republicans continued their assault on LGBTQIA+ individuals by killing an amendment that would have removed Virginia’s now-defunct marriage equality ban from the […]
Richmond, VA – Today, Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn issued the following statement regarding the Arlington Circuit Court’s ruling: “Today, the Circuit Court of Arlington rendered a decision in favor of seven of Virginia’s largest school boards in their lawsuit against Governor Youngkin’s unconstitutional repeal of mask requirements in our schools. As I have said from the […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for many parts of the Commonwealth including the 41st District area of Fairfax County through tomorrow night, Monday, January 17th. Please avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and call 1-800-FOR-ROAD for assistance related to any road hazard. As we recover from the weather earlier this month, and in anticipation of […]
As COVID-19 infection rates rise, Speaker Filler-Corn calls for additional common sense measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 during the 2022 House Session Richmond, VA – With the spread of the newly identified Omicron variant, COVID-19 infections continue to dramatically rise in Virginia and nationally. With the legislature returning to Session shortly and infection rates expected […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for many parts of the Commonwealth including the 41st District area of Fairfax County beginning at 9:00 PM tonight to 5:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, January 7th. Please avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and call 1-800-FOR-ROAD for assistance related to any road hazard. As we recover from the weather earlier […]
Richmond, VA – Today, Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn released the following statement: “Protecting our environment affects the quality of life of all Virginians, from ensuring clean drinking water and air, to combating climate change and the devastating weather events that it causes. Retreating in our efforts to preserve our natural resources and make our Commonwealth more sustainable is a disservice […]