Posts Tagged Gerry Connolly
The late Congressman Gerry Connolly gets one more legislative victory
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 3, 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin has set a special election on September 9th to fill the seat open due to the death of Gerry Connolly. And as Michael Pope tells us, the news comes on a day when the House is considering one final bill from the late congressman.
Reactions roll in to the passing of Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 21, 2025
Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer. Connolly served as chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors before being elected to Congress in 2008. Michael Pope reports on the life and legacy of the congressman.
Virginia Democrats Seem Likely to Take on New Leadership Roles in Congress
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2018
Congressman Bobby Scott, who will likely become the next chairman of the Education Committee. (Credit: US Congress)
Now that Democrats have taken control of the House, Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation are about to take on a new and more significant role in the next Congress. Michael Pope reports.
House Rejects Goodlatte Balanced Budget Amendment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 12, 2018
Credit: Rog Cogswell / Creative Commons
Critics of Washington spending say something needs to be done to reign in the excess, and one Virginia Congressman is pushing for a new constitutional amendment to make it happen.
Michael Pope has the story.
Virginia Congressional Delegation Weighs In On Opioid Emergency Declaration
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2017
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President Donald Trump recently declared the nation’s opioid crisis as a national health emergency. While Republicans are hailing the move, Democrats say it still falls short. Matt Laslo reports.
Bipartisanship Could Save Billions By Consolidating Data Centers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / Mark Duncan
Here’s something you don’t hear every day: Republicans and Democrats are working together in Washington to save billions of dollars. Michael Pope reports.
A Number of Virginia Representatives Think Lawmakers Should Skip Recess
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 28, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite, File
The U.S. House kicks off a month long recess today, which some Virginia Republicans say they don’t deserve. Matt Laslo has the story from Washington.
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