The Lieutenant Governor Jumble And The Silent, But Crucial, Issue

May 17, 2013 | 1 comment

It’s a jumble out there. Maybe a jungle, too, with about 10,000 delegates crammed in the Richmond Coliseum tomorrow at the Republican Party of Virginia Convention (not to mention circulating tonight through the city’s downtown at no less than 12 parties … Read more>

The Pols Are Out And So Are Their Grades: American Conservative Union Releases Virginia General Assembly Scorecard

May 16, 2013 | 2 comments

The General Assembly wrapped up its 2013 business, officially, April 3, at the conclusion of the “Veto” session. Since then, a flurry of scorecards have been released by several organizations, including the Family Foundation’s late last week. Usually released … Read more>

Did He Or She Pass Or Fail? The 2012-13 Family Foundation General Assembly Report Card

May 9, 2013 | 3 comments

The Family Foundation Action today released the 12th edition of its non-partisan General Assembly Report Card. The educational document informs citizens on key votes taken by the General Assembly during the 2012 and 2013 sessions.

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Candidates In Crowded GOP Lt. Gov. Field Face Potential Game Changing Debate Tuesday Night

April 29, 2013 | 5 comments

It may be unique in the long history of Virginia politics: Seven candidates standing for a party nomination for a statewide office. But that’s the situation this year as seven Republicans seek to win the second spot on the GOP … Read more>

News Clips 2-13-13

February 13, 2013 | No comments

Surprise! Washington Post Endorses “Tebow Bill,” But Says Dems Control Va. Senate; Bill In Ed & Health Thursday!

February 12, 2013 | 2 comments

Miracles do happen. Witness this: The Washington Post this morning editorialized in favor of the “Tebow Bill” after years of opposing it. Coincidentally, the bill, HB 1442, patroned by Delegate Rob Bell (R-58, Albermarle), will be in the Senate Read more>

Affirm That Parental Rights Are Fundamental!

January 31, 2013 | 1 comment

Tomorrow on the Senate floor, and Friday afternoon in the House of Delegates Courts of Justice Committee, Virginia lawmakers will vote on SB 908 and HB 1642, legislation that directs Virginia courts to treat parent’s rights as fundamental … Read more>

News Clips: 1-29-13

January 29, 2013 | No comments

General Assembly Pages And Interns Needed

November 30, 2012 | No comments

General Assembly session is quickly approaching, which means The Family Foundation is in the midst of important preparations. One of the critical elements of our preparations includes finding student interns and pages to assist our legislative team in our advocacy … Read more>

General Assembly Votes to Ensure Judicial Integrity

May 15, 2012 | 35 comments

Tuesday morning with the clock approaching 2:00, the House of Delegates voted to not appoint to a judgeship Tracy Thorne-Begland (see roll call vote). After spending more than twelve hours debating and voting on budget amendments and discussing issues … Read more>