The Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) became law just over two months ago. It marks a historic, transformative shift to a focus on clean energy for the commonwealth. Virginia is poised to become a leader in solar, wind and energy efficiency.
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Oct15
House Democrats Celebrate Passage of Crucial Legislation
October 15, 2020Press ReleaseSignificant COVID-19 support, police and criminal justice reform passed during Special SessionRICHMOND, VA—Today, the General Assembly voted on additional Special Session legislation, passing eight House Dem bills which reported out of conference committees. The measures will go to Governor Ralph Northam for further action.
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19 House Democratic Caucus Bills Proceed to Governor for Review
October 7, 2020Press ReleaseLegislation includes COVID-19 relief, police and criminal justice reformRICHMOND, VA—Today, six additional bills introduced by House Democrats were approved by the House of Delegates and will be conveyed to the governor. In total, 19 House Democratic Caucus bills have been passed by both the House and Senate during the 2020 Special Session.
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Virginia House Democrats Advance Special Session Agenda Through House of Delegates
September 14, 2020Press ReleaseHouse Democrats pass bills to move forward on COVID-19, police and justice reform priorities; continue work on biennial budgetRICHMOND, VA—Virginia House Democrats have advanced legislation during the 2020 Special Legislative Session — addressing all of the House Democratic Caucus’ priorities — that now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Let competition call the shots in energy markets
September 14, 2020News Clip
But recent action by federal regulators — pushed by gas power plant developers — threatens our ability to forge this path.
Jul2
Virginia’s Blue Wave Climate, Pollution Laws Kick In Wednesday
July 2, 2020News ClipVirginia will usher in a 21-member environmental justice council on Wednesday, part of a broad slate of legislation made possible when Democrats flipped the House and Senate in November.
The package of environmental bills taking effect also includes one that puts Virginia in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, joining a coalition of Northeast states trying to curb carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector.
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