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Shoosmith Update
Dear Friend, Last week, I joined other state legislators and the Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources at a meeting which included representatives from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
End of June Update
Dear Friend, In just a few short days, our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain. It is hard to not have pride for our great country on this special occasion, yet I find myself remembering and honoring the men and women who...
State Budget Update
Dear Friend, I am writing to update you on the status of the state budget. On Monday, the House and Senate passed a state budget for FY27 and FY28. It now heads to the Governor’s desk for her consideration. As you are aware from media reports, the General Assembly...
End of May Update
Dear Friend, As we enter the month of June, I want to provide you with an ‘end of May’ update. While Memorial Day often marks the unofficial start to summer, I hope that you were able to pause and remember the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense...
Shoosmith Landfill
Dear Friend, Over the weekend, the Richmond Times-Dispatch published a story about Shoosmith Landfill located in the center of our district. Today, I want to share with you what I know about this situation. As your elected representative in state government, I feel...
End of April Update
The busy month of April has come to an end. The General Assembly met twice in Richmond to conduct business, with work on the state budget still ongoing. In this month’s e-newsletter, I will provide you with an update on the Reconvene Session, the state budget, and...
PRESS RELEASE: Delegate Cherry Calls on Governor Spanberger to Veto Collective Bargaining Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2, 2026 RICHMOND -- Delegate Mike Cherry (R-Colonial Heights) today asked for Governor Abigail Spanberger to veto collective bargaining legislation currently on her desk for review. In a letter, Cherry highlighted the erosion of local...
End of March Update
Dear Friend, Spring, and pollen, have officially arrived! I know many families have enjoyed spring break and are looking forward to the coming summer months. I hope you found the weekly email updates during the recent legislative session both informative and...
Update from Richmond: Week 8
Just one week remains in this year’s legislative session. As we approach our scheduled adjournment date of March 14, the House and Senate are working to iron out differences in differing legislative proposals. Both chambers must agree to the exact same language before...
Update from Richmond: Week 7
Dear Friend, This week, the House of Delegates debated and passed the biennial budget bill (HB30). I am devoting this week’s e-newsletter exclusively to discuss this budget proposal. Adopting a state budget is often considered the most important task of the General...