News and Annoucements

Prince William Empowered To Tow Vehicles

Thursday, February 25, 2010

If you have outstanding parking tickets in Prince William County, you soon may be asking, “Dude, where’s my car?” The House and Senate have both unanimously approved a bill to add the county to the list of Northern Virginia localities authorized to tow or immobilize vehicles with multiple parking violations.

Update From Richmond - Volume 2

Friday, February 12, 2010

For the second week in a row, the weather became a main topic of discussion at Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol. As it turns out, we might have paid more heed to events some 300 miles north in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. There, America’s most prominent weather forecasting rodent, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow and proclaimed six more weeks of winter. And he was right.

Miller Targets Street Gangs

Monday, February 01, 2010

RICHMOND – Del. Jackson Miller (R-50th) has proposed a bill to fight street gangs by expanding the list of gang-free zones.

Update From Richmond

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Hello from Richmond! The 2010 General Assembly Legislative Session is underway here at the Capitol, and the first week was full of events. On January 16, Governor Bob McDonnell was sworn in as the 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The weather for the ceremony was wonderful and Governor McDonnell gave a first class speech (for text of his speech, go to http://ow.ly/XcEV). He highlighted the fact that he will not resort to raising taxes in order to fix the problems with our budget, and instead he asked the General Assembly to pass measures and changes to the budget that will strengthen Virginia’s economy. The members of the House of Delegates proved that they agree with him on this measure by rejecting former Governor Kaine’s plan to raise the income tax by a vote of 97 to 0 last week. Not a single member of the House voted to raise the income tax.

Miller Recognized By Governor McDonnell

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Richmond, VA - During his State of the Commonwealth Address on Monday, Governor Robert F. McDonnell recognized Del. Jackson Miller (R-Manassas) and his proposed legislation to expand the list of gang free zones, House Bill 682.

Incumbent Miller keeps 50th District seat

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Getting outspent by more than two-to-one in the race for the 50th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates didn’t slow Del. Jackson H. Miller.

The Virginia Education Association Endorses Delegate Jackson Miller

Friday, July 24, 2009

(Manassas, VA) July 24, 2009- Today the Virginia Education Association (VEA), the VEA Fund, officially endorsed Delegate Jackson Miller for reelection to the House of Delegates in the 50th District. The endorsement came at the recommendation of the Manassas Education Association and the Prince William County Education Association, whose members are made up of local teachers and school employees.

Manassas Gets Clear Track for Railroad Relief

Friday, May 22, 2009

For Immediate Release (Manassas, VA, May 22, 2009) State Senator Charles J. Colgan (D-29th) and State Delegate Jackson Miller (R-50th) announced today that $24.9 million in federal economic stimulus funds have been designated by Governor Tim Kaine to build a Rt. 28 (Nokesville Rd.) bridge over both a busy railroad and Wellington Rd. on the west side of Old Town Manassas. This completes funding for the project with the total cost expected to exceed $45 million.

E-newsletter Volume 6

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

The 2009 session of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned on schedule on Saturday, February 28. Belying the pessimistic predictions of many pundits and prognosticators, legislators left Richmond after fulfilling their duty to revise the 2008-2010 Biennial Budget.

E-newsletter Volume 5

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

With just one week remaining before the scheduled end of this year's General Assembly session, the state's fiscal situation becomes clearer, along with the challenges we face in completing our work on amending the existing biennial budget.

E-newsletter Volume 4

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

This past week, we had some of the longest days of the session, completing our work on all bills filed by delegates and approving a package of amendments to the 2008-2010 Biennial Budget. That made for some particularly long days spent indoors, specifically in the House Chamber.

E-newsletter Volume 3

Monday, February 09, 2009

Do you think there are 1,840 things wrong with Virginia? That's how many bills legislators filed for this year's General Assembly session. Every one of those bills proposes some change to the Code of Virginia, the laws that govern our commonwealth. Every bill, however, will not become law.

E-newsletter Volume 2

Monday, February 02, 2009

This year's session is usually referred to as the "short session". That's because it only lasts 46 days as opposed to sessions in even years, which last sixty. Odd-year sessions are shorter because the General Assembly is only required to make amendments to the existing biennial budget. In long sessions, an entirely new budget must be constructed and approved.

E-newsletter Volume 1

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

This year's General Assembly began with all of the customary events taking place. Legislators reacquainted themselves with their surroundings, sharing details with their fellow members about important bills and news from home. On opening day, Governor Kaine delivered his State of the Commonwealth Address with all of the usual ceremony. But although much was similar to past sessions, there are a lot of differences this year. Obvious to everyone, some of the big differences involve the current economic climate and its effects on state government. Our economy is in recession and the state budget is experiencing a shortfall. Legislators are examining ways to make the recession both short and shallow. And, we're working on closing a budget shortfall that Governor Kaine says is $2.9 billion.