Friends and Neighbors, The first full week of the 2012 Session is now in the books, and we are starting to make our way through the myriad of house bills and resolutions that have been introduced for the sixty day “long” Session. While most bills are still being debated in committees, there was significant progress [...]
Delegate Villanueva responds to Tim Kaine’s recent actions. Read the full article at http://www.georgeallen.com/2012/01/tim-kaine-still-putting-the-obama-agenda-ahead-of-jobs-and-affordable-energy/. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2012 Tim Kaine Still Putting the Obama Agenda Ahead of Jobs and Affordable Energy Henrico, VA – After months of silence, yesterday Tim Kaine predictably sided with President Obama on the decision to reject the permit [...]
According to financial news website, 24/7 Wall St., the City of Virginia Beach is ranked as the second-best city in America for raising a family. In addition to parks, playgrounds, high schools, children’s hospitals, and adult education levels, Virginia Beach also excels in both unemployment rate and crime rate. “Virginia Beach is extremely prosperous, due [...]
The City of Chespeake is scheduled to begin construction this summer on its top transportation priority. Because of resources provided by the Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (VTIB), Chesapeake is able to move forward on the 3.8-mile project that will widen Dominion Boulevard from two to four lanes from Cedar Road to Great Bridge Boulevard, replace [...]
Dear Neighbor, The 2012 General Assembly Session convened this week, January 11, for a 60-day session concluding in mid-March. During the opening ceremony, Speaker Bill Howell announced Members’ committee assignments for the 2012 session. I will continue to serve on the Committee on Transportation, the Courts of Justice Committee and the Committee on Finance. These [...]
The following is an update on the work being done by VDOT to ‘Keep Hampton Roads Moving.’ This legislative session brings challenges as well as opportunities to work collaboratively to improve the transportation programs in Hampton Roads and across the Commonwealth. Visit the VDOT Hampton Roads District Update to read about all transportation improvements in [...]
The Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) inducted Delegate Ron A. Villanueva today, January 10, 2012 into the organization as an honorary Major at the State Capitol. The award is made in recognition of the role that Delegate Villanueva plays in ensuring the safety of the citizens of Virginia. David Carter, the Virginia [...]
