Vote Yes on Redistricting Reform
The Fairfax GOP recommends a “yes” vote on statewide question 1, which amends Virginia’s constitution to establish a bipartisan commission for the initial redrawing of legislative district maps.
“A ‘yes’ vote will make a bipartisan commission responsible for the initial drawing of election districts,” according to the Senate of Virginia’s Privileges and Elections Committee. “A ‘no’ vote will leave the sole responsibility for drawing the districts with the General Assembly and the Governor.”
John H. Hager, 1936-2020
Former Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager, who later served as Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, died Sunday. He was 83 years old. In addition to his long record of public service in Virginia, Hager was assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services during the second Bush Administration.
This Saturday: Virtual U.S. Senate Candidates Forum
The Fairfax GOP will host a virtual forum with all three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Virginia: Alissa Baldwin; Daniel Gade; and Thomas Speciale.
The virtual forum, moderated by the Fairfax GOP’s Sean Rastatter, will stream live on Facebook this Saturday, May 2, at 7:00 PM.
Audience members will be encouraged to submit their own questions for the candidates
2A Victory: Gun Ban Defeated!
At last, some good news from Richmond: the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee voted down House Bill 961, in a 10 to 5 vote. The bill, if enacted, would have banned many commonly-owned firearms
House Speaker Kirk Cox on Virginia Being Named Best State for Business
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox released the following statement Tuesday after CNBC awarded Virginia with the top spot as the nation’s Best State for Business:
“There’s no secret behind Virginia’s climb to the top of the rankings this year. Our highly-educated workforce, our business-friendly regulatory environment, low taxes, and our ongoing commitment to education make our Commonwealth a great place for any business, from a mom-and-pop startup to the Fortune 500″
Gov. Northam, Step Down and Let the Healing Begin
By Kay Coles James | The Daily Signal
Today, so many Virginians like me are shocked and outraged by this man’s disregard for human life and blatant racial insensitivity. Because he does not embrace the core principle of the sanctity of life, we shouldn’t be so surprised.