There have been reports of flooding in our area. Franklin County has declared a State of Emergency. Please stay away from flooded roadways. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

September events pictures coming (really!) after Janet and I return from ceremonies at the Vietnam War's "Moving Wall" honoring deceased Vietnam War veterans. Heartfelt thanks to Herman Chaney... facebook.com/permalink.php?…

Oops...new information received tonight: closing ceremonies for The Wall at the Rec Park will take place at Noon on Monday, Oct. 1. The afternoon schedule was readjusted to allow the crew time to dismantle and reload The Wall onto their trucks before dark. Makes sense.

Great news for our area. Empire Bakery Commissary, a commercial producer of ready-made cakes, cookies, and desserts, will invest $10.4 million to expand its facility in the Town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County,... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

On Monday, I was honored to attend the dedication of the Charles Wagner Building for the Franklin County branch of Piedmont Community Services. I presented a Memorial Resolution honoring Charles Wagner’s life and... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

In Stuart speaking in support of Corey Stewart for Senate and Morgan Griffith for Congress. facebook.com/40799857547/po…

I spent Thursday night with the Patrick County Republican Committee. Patrick County is ready to elect Republicans on November 6. If you live in Patrick County, I hope that you will join the Patrick County Republican Committee.

Saturday, November 3 is the last day to vote in-person absentee. You can vote Republican on Saturday If you are unable to vote on Election Day.

The 2019 "Short" Session started last week with a very special occasion. I was especially humbled as the gavel of the House of Delegates went down to begin this session as this year marks the 400th Anniversary of... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

This past week the General Assembly went into our full-speed operational mode with bills in subcommittees, committees, and even a few to the House and Senate for debate and vote. On the budget side, revenue... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

The General Assembly was packed today with members from the Virginia Citizens Defense League and other pro-Second Amendment groups. I strongly support the Second Amendment.

The General Assembly did not slow down during this week’s bitterly cold days and nights. In fact, we legislators seemed to shift into overdrive. Not only did our workload intensify, on one of the coldest days we... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

While I had anticipated a tumultuous week on the tax controversy, it became much more due to the proposal by Democrat Delegate Kathy Tran to gut Virginia's abortion law and the Governor's statement regarding that... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

Crossover week is always a grueling time as we complete hundreds of bills and vote on the House Budget. I would estimate 400 or more bills on Monday and Tuesday followed by the Budget on Thursday when floor... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

The past six weeks passed swiftly. We should complete session as scheduled on February 23. All of our sub and full committees have completed their actions on assigned bills. Next week we will consider floor action... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

Shame on the Governor for vetoing HB 2270. His stated desire for criminal illegal aliens to ‘feel comfortable, supported... roanoke.com/news/politics/…

Shame on the Governor for vetoing HB 2270. His stated desire for criminal illegal aliens to ‘feel comfortable, supported and protected’ is ill comfort to the citizens and children who become... facebook.com/permalink.php?…

I hope that you will join me at the Patrick County GOP open house on Tuesday as I plan to announce my re-election plans for 2019. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Patrick County has been designated as a certified Work Ready Community (WRC). The nationally recognized designation by the Commonwealth of Virginia and American College Testing (ACT) will help Patrick County... facebook.com/40799857547/po…

It was an honor to stand with the rest of my colleagues in the House Republican Caucus in support of March for Life. The House and Senate defeated the Governor's attempt to remove the "Hyde Amendment" language from the budget. facebook.com/permalink.php?…