A Video Message from Rip
Sine Die, the end of the legislative session, has arrived. Weeks of work in Richmond and months of preparation resulted in hundreds of bills that now await action from Governor Youngkin.
I am proud of all of the work we have done to pass such a broad collection of bills, not to mention the amendments to the budget that provide much needed relief and support to Virginians across the Commonwealth.
Click here to see a quick end-of-session message for you all who have been following my newsletter and who have reached out.
As always, my team and I are here to support you. Do not hesitate to reach out to us by using the link below.
Resources for Federal Workers
President Trump’s Assault on Federal Workers Hits Hard in NoVa
Like many of you I am devastated to see the impact Elon Musk and President Trump’s federal workforce reductions have already had on our community.
At the state level, Speaker of the House Don Scott launched an Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions, and legislation to enable federal contractors to apply for unemployment was introduced.
Though I am sure more are coming, there are already state resources available to impacted individuals and families.
Both the Virginia Department of Workforce and Development and the Virginia Employment Commission have already posted resources on their websites for laid-off federal employees. Additionally, open state jobs can always be found on the state job board.
Locally, Fairfax County has created a digital the hub for residents affected by President Trump’s decision to gut the federal workforce. The hub compiles resources on current job opportunities, food assistance programs, healthcare services, child care resources, property tax information, pet food assistance, and more.
As we work through this difficult and unnecessary morass, I will try to keep you informed of any new resources that may become available.
HD 6 Constituents Spotted in Richmond
It was a slow week for constituent meetings, but Nancy and Judes DaBaere managed to make it down to Richmond before session wrapped up.
Even though I will be back in Fairfax for most of the year, my team would be glad help facilitate a fun experience if you are ever visiting Richmond this year.
Feel free to reach out at any time and my team will help ensure your visit to our Commonwealth’s capital is a meaningful one.
Read the full report here: https://app.indigov.com/pub/outreach/95daa68f-2bf9-4758-921a-6d5bd1896cab
