Statement of Speaker William J. Howell Regarding Today’s Ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act RICHMOND, VA – Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) issued the following statement today following the release of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: “I was very disappointed to [...]

I received this via email today. An easy way to understand the national debt and spending beyond your means. You likely understand the concept already so send this to a politician. Personally I look at the whole issue and can only laugh. In a sad way. Because when people say "MY" share of the national [...]

HB 1721 BACKGROUND The General Assembly convened on January 12th and we are following many pieces of legislation. HB 1721 is one that has dire consequences for us. Currently, 67 localities in Virginia are mandated to build Urban Development Areas. HB1721, introduced by Delegate Bob Marshall, would make Urban Development Areas optional rather than mandatory. The bill was recommended to report (passed by a majority of yea votes) by the House Counties, Cities and Towns Sub-com