The 100 members of the House introduced over 1,000 bills (I introduced 15), and our 100 Senate colleagues introduced over 700 bills. All are making their way through the committee process and it has shaped up to be a busy session. I’m typically at my desk by 7am and leave Capitol Square after midnight…but it’s fascinating work and a privilege to be your delegate in Richmond!

Virginia State Police and Virginia Department of Transportation have issued information about inauguration activities, congestion, traffic delays and suggestions on and how to get around that day, Friday, Jan. 20

The Virginia Senate Finance Committee will conduct a hearing during its Jan. 18 meeting that starts at 9 a.m. on proposed legislation (SB 836) that would require localities to base the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax on the Virginia taxable income of a business instead of the current law that gives a locality the option to impose the tax upon gross receipts or Virginia taxable income.

The Virginia House of Delegates just recessed for the weekend, completing our first week of the 2017 legislative session of the General Assembly. I’m still at my desk on the floor of an empty House chamber as my fellow Delegates make their way home for the weekend. Before driving north to Prince William County this afternoon, I want to give you this first-hand report from my perspective. Read the delegate's bills & give him opinions below.

Drivers are asked to monitor weather reports for the latest updates to avoid being on the road during periods of limited visibility or icy conditions. Stay off roads Saturday or delay trips until Sunday if possible, to avoid being caught in deteriorating conditions as weather transitions between snow, sleet and freezing rain through the day.

Discover careers available in the information technology industry at Northern Virginia Community College’s Woodbridge Campus open forum, Academic Pathways to Technology Careers on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at 2645 College Drive in Woodbridge.

Interested Virginians (with internet access) now will be able to view the floor proceedings of the 2017 session of the Virginia House of Delegates on demand a few hours after the day's session is concluded.

Pile driving that was to be taking place this week along Route 1 for construction of the new bridge over Marumsco Creek just north of Marys Way has been cancelled, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.