“Make no mistake—we will protect a person’s right to choose in Virginia.”
Senate Democrats are the only barrier to additional abortion restrictions in Virginia.
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The Rundown
VA-07 comments on the Roe v. Wade ruling and Axios has a recording of her making controversial comments about rape and pregnancy
Virginia Senate Democrats released a statement on abortion
Governor Youngkin comments on security around SCOTUS’ homes
Video: Capitol Police stopped a march on Capitol grounds Friday
Executive Schedule
8:30 AM: GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN RECEIVES SECURITY BRIEFING FROM SECRETARY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BOB MOSIER
10:00 AM: GOVERNOR ATTENDS CABINET MEETING
12:15 PM: GOVERNOR RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM SECRETARY OF COMMONWEALTH KAY COLES JAMES
4:15 PM: GOVERNOR VISITS THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
6:30 PM: GOVERNOR DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS COUNCIL
Did you know that House Democratic Leader Don Scott gave a kidney to his neighbor last year? The Virginia Pilot has a story on it.
By agreeing to a transplant date in September 2021, Scott knew he risked losing an election. But with Morrison just weeks from needing dialysis, his choice was clear.
“The worst thing that will ever happen to me will not be losing an election,” Scott said. “I really believed it was God’s will, and I was going to do his will. Period.”