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Happy Labor Day!

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Labor Day is the day we celebrate the contributions of organized labor to the betterment of our society. While we now celebrate all workers on this day, in  the beginning Labor Day specifically recognized organized labor. For they created the middle class and forced changes that improved the health and safety of the workplace. So as we all enjoy this national holiday, we need to thank the leaders who continue to advocate for fair compensation, improved benefits, and healthy workplaces.

The Virginia General Assembly has made great strides in recent years by raising the state minimum wage, allowing collective bargaining at the local level, and opening the market for insurers to provide family leave plans. But so much work remains.

Please also remember to be safe and drive responsibly this weekend if you are out celebrating!

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Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson

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HOT SPRINGS, VA: Sen. R. Creigh Deeds (D-25th District) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:

During Supreme Court confirmation hearings, potential Supreme Court justices, who ended up being confirmed, noted that Roe v. Wade was “settled law,” implying that they would do nothing to overturn it. Those statements are now seen as clearly and plainly false.

The right of any individual to control their own healthcare decisions is essential if we are going to have economic opportunity for all. A woman’s right to make these critical healthcare decisions has long been acknowledged by that settled law, and today’s decision tragically separates women into classes of citizenship by geography. If you live in a state that acknowledges your fundamental rights, you have equal opportunity. If you live in a state that doesn’t acknowledge your fundamental rights, you are essentially a second-class citizen. The decision of today’s Supreme Court is unacceptable.

Women will continue to have access to legal and safe abortion here in Virginia.

Every election is critically important. It is essential that we maintain the Democratic majority in the Senate of Virginia and regain the majority in the House of Delegates so we can protect those rights for all Virginians.”

 

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Final Word on the Budget

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2022 Special Session – Governor’s Recommendations

The last time I wrote, I told you about the legislature passing a budget. With all its warts, the General Assembly finally agreed to a budget on June 1. The Governor had seven days after it reached him to offer amendments or veto the budget. The Governor of Virginia has an extraordinary power in that he can line-item veto articles of the budget. [Read more…]

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2022 Special Session — Budget Agreement

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The 2022 Special Session I of the Virginia General Assembly met on June 1 to pass a budget. Both the House of Delegates and the Senate met and adopted the conference report, which was negotiated by the chair and vice chair of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and the chair of the House Appropriations Committee. The negotiations were not typical, but this is not a typical year. [Read more…]

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