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>
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>
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.
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>
February 13, 2013 | No comments
* Anti-discrimination bill fails again in Va. House panel
Virginia Senate loosens student group exclusivity
Student Rights Bill Goes To Governor!
Planned Parenthood targets Ken Cuccinelli
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s book tour begins this weekend
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>
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>
January 29, 2013 | No comments
Cuccinelli backed failed bill to ease ultrasound rule
With debate stifled, panel kills ultrasound option
Bill to ease pre-abortion ultrasound requirement stalls
Virginia Senate kills right-to-work, charter school amendments
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>
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>