I just voted @TerryMcAuliffe for Gov, @HalaAyala for LG, @MarkHerringVA for AG, @justindotnet for ALX Mayor, & for our slate of Dem city council candidates! #KeepVirginiaBlue #KeepVABlue
Leader Charniele Herring
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Leader Charniele Herring
@C_Herring
Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates | Delegate for Alexandria's & Fairfax’s 4th District | Former Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia
- What a historic afternoon! Virginia is officially the first southern state to legalize marijuana, I’m so glad to have been able to patron this monumental legislation, and I’m grateful to have @GovernorVA’s support.
- Huge win!! My marijuana legalization bill, HB2312, just passed through the full House. This legislation will provide long overdue justice for so many marginalized communities in Virginia.
- My bill HB1, No Excuse Absentee Voting, has officially passed both the House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor’s desk!
- What a week for @VAHouseDems. I cannot let this evening end without saying congratulations to my friend @EFillerCorn our first woman Speaker in VA’s 400 year history. It has been pleasure leading the way with you to get to our majority. #girlpower
- My bill, HB 972 just passed the House! It decriminalizes simple marijuana possession in the Commonwealth. Since this issue disproportionately affects people of color, it is an important first step in combating the racial disparities in the Virginia criminal justice system.
- This is the politics of hate pure & simple. We stand with our LGBTQIA+ students and their parents. We will not sit silently by.
- Although Virginia schools are closed for the rest of academic year, children can get a free meal text “food” or “comida” to 877877
- I was honored to announce to the Senate that the Virginia House of Delegates has finally passed the Equal Rights Amendment. It is inspiring to see the amendment finally be considered, voted on, and passed – long-awaited recognition that women deserve.
- Today a Republican legislator proposed an amendment to a maternal mortality bill being considered by the Rules committee. He wanted to remove the following words: "The root cause of these disparities is longstanding structural racism.” Here is my response.
00:00 - Over a year ago @EFillerCorn & I were campaigning across VA to win the majority. But we didn't know then that we would end up being the first women to be Speaker & Majority Leader in VA's 400+ history. Happy women's history month! #womenshistorymonth
- Today, I stood by @GovernorVA as he announced that his proposed budget includes a 10% pay boost for teachers. With this, Virginia teacher pay will exceed the national average. I’m grateful for a leader who prioritizes educators, and for educators who prioritize our students.
- The Reproductive Health Care Act has officially passed the House and Senate! I am proud to carry this bill that puts healthcare decisions back in the hands of women and their healthcare providers!
