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Local lawmakers react to Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs push to ban abortions after 15 weeks
Read full article: Local lawmakers react to Gov. Glenn Youngkinโs push to ban abortions after 15 weeksVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has tapped four Republican lawmakers to draft new legislation banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy: Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, Delegate Margaret Ransone, plus local lawmakers Delegate Kathy Byron and Senator Steve Newman.
Virginia House of Delegates District 22 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates District 22 general election results on Nov. 2, 2021Greg Eaton (D), Kathy Byron (R), and Sarah Jerose (Libertarian) are vying for the seat in the Virginia House of Delegates District 22 race.
Virginia House of Delegates District 22 Republican Primary results on June 8, 2021
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates District 22 Republican Primary results on June 8, 2021Delegate Kathy Byron and Isaiah Knight are vying for the Republican nomination in the Virginia House of Delegates District 22 race.
State lawmakers urge peace in Richmond amidst threats of possible violence
Read full article: State lawmakers urge peace in Richmond amidst threats of possible violenceRICHMOND, Va. โ With nationwide threats of violence at state capitals in the days ahead, Richmond is on alert and state lawmakers are sending a message. โIโm really ticked off about it, that the way to try and get what you want is to act in violence,โ said Del. Chris Hurst, a Democrat who represents Virginiaโs 12th District, which covers Giles County and Radford, as well as parts of Montgomery and Pulaski counties. Kathy Byron, a Republican who represents Virginiaโs 22nd District, which covers parts of Bedford, Campbell and Franklin counties, as well as part of Lynchburg. Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Virginiaโs 11th District, which covers part of Roanoke.
Coronavirus relief top of mind for local lawmakers as General Assembly reconvenes Wednesday
Read full article: Coronavirus relief top of mind for local lawmakers as General Assembly reconvenes WednesdayRICHMOND, Va. โ The General Assembly reconvenes Wednesday for a regular session that will look a little different because of the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus is not only dictating those circumstances but dominating the conversation for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. All four local representatives 10 News spoke with Tuesday agree that the coronavirus is top of mind; however, they differ on where to focus. Kathy Byron, a Republican who represents Virginiaโs 22nd District, which covers parts of Bedford, Campbell and Franklin counties, as well as part of Lynchburg. Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Virginiaโs 11th District, which covers part of Roanoke.