Richmond, VA -- A very busy day at the General Assembly -- The Senate passed SB 601 sponsored by Senator Louis Lucas which eliminates Lee Jackson Day as a state holiday and makes Election Day a state holiday. The Senate also passed SB 17 sponsored by Senator Adam Ebbin which repeals statutory prohibitions on same sex marriages and civil unions. In the House Labor and Commerce committee today: HB 10 sponsored by Delegate Marcus Simon passed the committee with a 15-3 vote. Fa

Richmond, VA- By an overwhelming vote of 31-9 , Virginia's State Senate passed Senate Bill 111 expanding access to absentee voting for 45 days prior to any election for all registered Virginia voters, removing the need to list an excuse to vote early. This legislation is one of many measures the General Assembly is pursuing this session to make our democracy more accessible, secure and fair. Click to see how Senators Voted

Richmond, VA -- Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation (SMART) union members stood together in solidarity in support of Delegate Steve Heretick (D-79)'s H.B. 440 - "railroads freight train crew size requirements, civil penalty" during the House Labor and Commerce Committee meeting today. [Pictured left to right: (1) SMART members standing in solidarity during the bill hearing; (2) SMART member taking stride after presenting his own personal narrative and experience on trai