VaProgressiveCaucus
Virginia Progressive Caucus Speaks Out On Capitol Square Arrests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2012
Contact: Nicholas Kessler, 804-381-6647
vaprogressivecaucus@gmail.com
A Statement By Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Del. Patrick Hope and Sen. Adam Ebbin
Richmond - The Virginia Progressive Caucus is deeply disturbed that the rights of citizens to assemble and petition their government were interrupted and denied on Saturday, March 3.
Virginia Progressive Caucus Statement On Virginia’s Budget Priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2012
Contact: Nicholas Kessler, 804-381-6647
vaprogressivecaucus@gmail.com
Richmond - Today, members of the Virginia Progressive Caucus spoke at a press conference regarding the state budget.
Virginia Progressive Caucus Releases 2012 General Assembly Report Card
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2012
Contact: Nicholas Kessler, 804-381-6647
vaprogressivecaucus@gmail.com
General Assembly Has Failed On The Issues Affecting Virginians
Richmond - Today, following "Crossover" at the Virginia General Assembly, members of the Progressive Caucus released a "2012 Report Card" showing that the legislature has earned failing grades on all of the subjects that affect the lives of Virginians.
Virginia Progressive Caucus Statement On HB 62
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2012
Contact: Nicholas Kessler, 804-381-6647
vaprogressivecaucus@gmail.com
Bill Would End State Abortion Coverage In Cases Of Incapacitating Physical Deformity
Richmond - Yesterday, the Virginia House of Delegates voted to give approval on second reading to HB 62. This bill would cut off state abortion funding in cases in which a physician certifies that the fetus would be born with a gross and totally incapacitating physical deformity or mental deficiency.
Virginia Progressive Caucus Statement On HB 189
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2012
Contact: Nicholas Kessler, 804-381-6647
vaprogressivecaucus@gmail.com
Bill Would Permit Discrimination Against Adoptive LGBT Parents
Richmond - Yesterday, the Virginia House of Delegates voted to give approval on second reading to HB 189. This so-called "conscience clause" bill would authorize licensed, state-funded adoption and foster care agencies to discriminate in making their services available to children and prospective parents. The main intent of the bill is to allow discrimination against prospective parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT).
