State Rep. Mike Cherry (R-Va.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Mike Cherry (R-Va.)
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Virginia updates: Reconvene session, local projects, and recent news
The General Assembly's regular session concluded over a month ago, but activities continue with the upcoming Reconvene Session in Richmond this week.
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Virginia General Assembly concludes legislative session; reconvenes April 2nd
The General Assembly in Richmond has concluded its 46-day legislative session, adjourning sine die after completing its work on Saturday evening.
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General Assembly nears end; key fentanyl bill faces changes
The General Assembly in Richmond is approaching the conclusion of its 46-day legislative session, set to adjourn on February 22.
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Virginia General Assembly reaches crossover; debates cell phone policy and state budget
The General Assembly of Virginia has reached the midpoint of its legislative session, a phase known as Crossover.
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Virginia delegates push forward legislation amidst political division
The Virginia General Assembly is in the midst of its 46-day short session, approaching the Crossover deadline on February 4th.
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Budget amendment proposed for emergency operations center at Richard Bland College
Delegate Mike Cherry has introduced a budget amendment to initiate the design phase for a new public safety and emergency operations center at Richard Bland College of William & Mary.
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General Assembly resumes; key issues include abortion resolution and human trafficking
The General Assembly in Richmond reconvened for its 46-day legislative session after a delay caused by the Richmond water crisis.
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Delegate Mike Cherry addresses controversy over House Bill 2232
Delegate Mike Cherry has issued a statement regarding House Bill 2232, addressing recent discussions and concerns.
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Virginia General Assembly prepares for January return with new bills and budget amendments
As the year draws to a close, Delegate Mike Cherry has shared his reflections and anticipations for 2025.
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Youngkin proposes state budget amendments focusing on taxes, education, and public safety
Governor Glenn Youngkin has introduced amendments to the state budget ahead of the 2025 General Assembly session.
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Delegate Cherry comments on arrests at nursing center
Delegate Mike Cherry of Colonial Heights addressed recent arrests at the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
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Virginia delegate proposes retirement benefit extension for emergency dispatchers
Delegate Mike Cherry has introduced legislation aimed at extending enhanced retirement benefits to emergency dispatchers in Virginia.
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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...