Delegate to the Virginia House representing Newport News in the 70th District. Lifting other people up is my job!
Newport News, Virginia
Joined January 2015
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Recognized tonight for his commitment to the Port of Virginia, @BobbyScott said “I’m glad we completed the wider, deeper, safer project to guarantee that our Port is a leader for years to come.” #VMA26 @VAMaritime
Teacher turnover is the key barrier to expanding childcare. “Currently they make less than food service workers and parking lot attendants and we know, because they receive less, you get high turnover” said our state Superintendent Conway at the Child Care Summit with @VECF_Ready
Childcare is unaffordable without government subsidies! And we know there are not enough childcare slots, we are short 140,000 slots in Virginia. “Parents are torn about whether to work because childcare is just too expensive!”
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Mark your calendars because election day is right around the corner! Now’s the time to make your plan to vote, check your registration, and make your voice heard.
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The childcare paradox; Early care for infants costs more than tuition @ODU. There is an economic consequence when people can’t afford to show up to work.
As we consider a new school funding formula in Virginia we need to plan community engagement in the process. “We’ll need some kind of road show to get out there and engage engage engage,” said Superintendent Conway. #VES26 @VDOE_News @vabusinessk12
We are addressing Virginia’s broken school funding formula @Hunt_Institute. VDOE did a listening tour and found gaps in funding for rural students and those with special needs. Fixing the formula “is a big deal and is going to take all of us” said Superintendent Conway. #VES26
As Vice-chair of the House Education Committee I always enjoy attending the Virginia Education Summit with @Hunt_Institute to improve how we support our kids at school!
Our sessions continue as Stewart Roberson (@vabusinessk12) guides a conversation on education finance alignment across the Commonwealth. Superintendent Jenna Conway (@VDOE_News) and Ashley Hall from Communities in Schools of Chesterfield walk through fiscal strategies and updates from the State Transition Advisory Committee to support long-term student success. #VES26
Great first day of our student internship! We had a fun time canvassing and learning about the constitutional amendments on the ballot.
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Did you know there are three constitutional amendments on the ballot this election? Join Virginia House Democrats as we vote YES on questions 1, 2, and 3 to protect reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights.
Here celebrating a new business in the Yard district of downtown Newport News; IncuHub Co Working! “Newport News is a great community where small businesses can live, play, work and build something of their own” said @MayorPhilJones
The SCC is having an official public hearing in Newport News regarding the proposed Dominion-Next Era merger. Make your voice heard!
Excited to have Tammy Neale from @VirginiaHsg speaking at the Housing Summit today about impacts on economic development. “Housing comes up all the time when businesses are deciding whether to come to Virginia.” @CityofNN
Newport News Housing Summit happening today — thanks for hosting @CNUcaptains, @CityofNN and @VirginiaHsg
They are taking this seriously, thank you.
