Senate Dems Creating an Unsafe Commonwealth

Virginia law enforcement is hoping the Senate Democrats uncross their arms and stop stomping their feet so that Virginia's police, sheriffs, and prosecutors can do their jobs - protect the Commonwealth.

A delay in funding will SEVERELY impact this core function of government.

The President of Virginia Sheriffs' Association said, "A failure to adopt a state budget jeopardizes the ability of local governments to adequately address the public safety needs of our citizens."


See the entire article HERE

Senate fails to pass House budget; sets up impasse

Below is an editorial from today by the Richmond Times-Dispatch on the failure of the Senate to pass a budget.

The actions of the Senate Dems for purely political reasons are shameful. The consequences of their actions will affect every person, locality, and business in the Commonwealth.


RTD article below...

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Majority Caucus Chairman Tim Hugo on Senate Democrats Budget Impasse

Yesterday, Delegate Tim Hugo spoke on the House floor about how the Senate Dems are blatantly holding the budget hostage for political partisan reasons.

He pointed out how the House Minority Leader David Toscano is certain that Senate Dems are going to produce a budget "in due course."

Virginians can only hope that "in due course" means sooner than later.

Virginians can only hope that Senate Democrats don't hold the budget hostage until localities are waiting to fund teachers, firefighters, and policemen...

When is "in due course" Senate Democrats?

Majority Caucus Chairman Tim Hugo

Majority Leader Cox on House Budget

Last Friday, Majority Leader Kirk Cox spoke on the House floor regarding the budget put forth by the House GOP that was voted out 79-21.

He exclaimed that Thursday (Feb. 23) was a good day because of the budget that was sent over to the stalemated Senate.

Below is the Majority Leader's floor speech regarding an excellent budget.