State Representative Mike A. Cherry
Recent News About State Representative Mike A. Cherry
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Mike Cherry updates on voting deadlines and community initiatives
The latest update from Mike Cherry, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, covers several important topics and resources for residents.
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Virginia prepares for upcoming general assembly session amid record lottery profits
As summer concludes and the school year begins, preparations are underway for the 2025 General Assembly Session. Despite being labeled as “part-time,” legislative work continues throughout the year. Many legislators, including myself, have attended policy conferences in Virginia and neighboring states to address various issues affecting our state.
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Updates on VMSDEP program changes and upcoming sales tax holiday
The month of July has concluded, and soon children will return to school as cooler weather approaches. This month's e-newsletter provides updates on the Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) and details about the upcoming sales tax holiday. Additionally, a few recent news articles are included for your interest.
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Delegate Cherry updates constituents on legislative developments and local events
Despite being a few days late, I wanted to make sure I had an opportunity to send my regular end-of-the-month e-newsletter. Quite a bit happened during the month of June that I wanted to update you on. I hope that you continue to find these messages both helpful and informative.
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Virginia exits California emissions pact, returns to federal standards
Today, Governor Youngkin announced that Virginia’s participation in California’s emission standards will sunset at the end of the year.
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Delegate Cherry urges action on VMSDEP changes amid legislative impasse
Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) issued a statement on June 4, 2024, regarding the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
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Virginia's compromise budget: Key wins and future challenges
The General Assembly convened in Richmond on May 13th for a special session to finalize the state budget, ending a budget impasse that had persisted since April. The approved budget is seen as a compromise but contains several victories for Republicans and Virginians statewide. "Had Republicans been in charge of writing the budget, you certainly would have seen different priorities. But compromise is necessary in a divided government," said Mike Cherry. He voted in favor of the budget, which received substantial support from both parties.
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2024 Reconvene Session Update
The General Assembly convened in Richmond for the Reconvene Session, also known as the Veto Session, as mandated by the state constitution. This session focused on reviewing the actions taken by the Governor on bills. Providing an overview, Delegate Mike Cherry shared insights on the legislative proceedings in a recent e-newsletter.Regarding the state budget, Delegate Cherry discussed the differing tax proposals by Governor Youngkin and legislative Democrats, highlighting the variance in their approaches. Despite initial discrepancies, efforts are being made to reach a...
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Richmond Legislative Update: Lawmakers Pass Bills, Budget Update, and Future Considerations
Mar 13 2024The General Assembly has officially finished its 60-day legislative session having adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 9th. Delegate Mike Cherry provided insights into the recently concluded session, highlighting legislative accomplishments and key issues.Regarding the legislative session, Delegate Cherry stated, "The Governor has already signed 64 bills into law and vetoed 8 bills." He also emphasized the importance of the Governor's role in the legislative process, noting that amendments proposed by the Governor must be reviewed by the...
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Update from Richmond: Week 6
In a recent legislative update from Richmond, Virginia, House Delegate Mike Cherry shared insights on the progress made during the General Assembly session. Speaking on the legislative accomplishments, Cherry highlighted the passage of House Bill 633, emphasizing its significance in combating labor trafficking. Cherry stated, "This bill would empower local prosecutors to bring charges against individuals who traffick other humans for their labor."However, not all proposed bills saw success, as Cherry expressed disappointment in the defeat of campaign finance reform bills,...
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2024 Session Update: Virginia House of Delegates Kicks Off 60-Day Session
The 2024 General Assembly Session in Virginia has officially begun, with the swearing-in of all 140 legislators. In the House, Don Scott of Portsmouth has been elected as Speaker, while Paul Nardo has been re-elected as Clerk. Delegate Mike Cherry, who serves on the Education and Health committees, has also been appointed to the Privileges & Elections committee.Governor Youngkin delivered his State of the Commonwealth address, highlighting the progress made in the state and outlining his goals for the coming year. Delegate Cherry commended the Governor's focus on mental...
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GOP, Democratic lawmakers offer bipartisan bill to ban labor trafficking in Virginia
Del. Mike Cherry and Del. Karrie Delaney have introduced bipartisan legislation to combat human-labor trafficking in Virginia. The bill, known as House Bill 633, has the support of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration and the state attorney general's office. This legislation aims to put an end to what Del. Cherry describes as "modern-day slavery" in the state.Under the proposed legislation, labor trafficking would be classified as a Class 4 felony, the same as sex trafficking. If the person being trafficked is a minor, it would be considered a Class 3 felony. The bill...
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Delegate Mike Cherry Introduces Legislation to Support 9-1-1 Dispatchers, Ban Personal Use of Campaign Funds
Delegate Mike Cherry, a Republican from Colonial Heights, has recently introduced three new bills aimed at supporting 9-1-1 dispatchers and banning the personal use of campaign funds. House Bill 630 and House Bill 631 propose enhanced retirement benefits for local and state dispatchers respectively. Cherry emphasizes the importance of recognizing these dispatchers as first responders and providing them with the retirement benefits they deserve."Our dispatchers are the very first of our first responders," Cherry states. "The General Assembly should work diligently to...