For Women, For Virginia
Posted in Statewide on Mar 11th, 2010
I wanted to update you on a critical issue currently before the General Assembly. But before I begin, I want to assure you that the Senate Democrats are fully engaged in resolving the budget negotiation with the House of Delegates in a way that protects jobs, K-12 education, public safety and our most vulnerable citizens. [...]
The Farm Team Invites You To Our
April 2010 Statewide Meeting
in Lynchburg, VA
April 16-17, 2010
AGENDA
Friday, April 16th
3-5 PM Registration at
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Posted in Statewide on Mar 10th, 2010
Dear Virginia Activist,
I thought you should be made aware of the budget cut that the House of Delegates is proposing: a 31% cut in funding to domestic violence and sexual assault programs. This cut will obviously have a drastic negative affect to families already in precarious situations.
Between now and Saturday the conferees are meeting [...]
Posted in Statewide on Mar 10th, 2010
March 9, 2010: The House and Senate Conferees are currently in negotiations to try to resolve the differences between the House and Senate budgets by Saturday, March 13th. In short, the House is identifying what fees increases they can support in a final budget and the Senate is [...]
Posted in Statewide on Mar 10th, 2010
— 4th Annual JJ Breakfast — March 20, 2010
Calling all VaDWC Members
The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus Jefferson Jackson Weekend Kick-Off Breakfast
Saturday March 20, 2010 8:00 am
The Hilton Garden Inn, Richmond, Virginia
Speakers are Delegate Betsy Carr and Delegate Charniele Herring
Keynote by Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn
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Sponsorship Levels purchase tickets now, click here
Titanium: [...]
Posted in Statewide on Mar 10th, 2010
Last night I was privileged to attend a small reception and discussion with Senator Amy Klobuchar, Cokie Roberts and artist Robert Shetterly to kick-off Women’s History Month and the new exhibition “Americans Who Tell the Truth”. The event, discussion and exhibition was held at the Sewell-Belmont House, which as many [...]
Posted in Statewide, Uncategorized on Mar 8th, 2010
FActFile
70% of those living in poverty are women
45 million girls are currently denied an education
Women in poor countries grow more than 60% of the food but own less than 1% of the land
Every minute a woman dies as a result of pregnancy complications
Violence against women must stop before equality is achieved, says ActionAid.
Eliminating violence against [...]
Posted in Statewide, Women's Fitness on Mar 6th, 2010
Myriam Kane wants to make sure that credit is given where credit is due…Tina Vindum of Outdoor Fitness was instrumental in sharing the information and research that was utilized in the development of Elemental Fitness programs in Virginia. Check out http://www.outdoorfitness.com/ for more information on Tina Vindum and her outdoor programs.
From original Farm Team Post
Posted in Statewide on Mar 6th, 2010
~ Attorney General tells colleges and universities to rescind policies protecting members of GLBT community ~
RICHMOND—The Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus today denounced Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s attempts to dismantle discrimination protections for gays and lesbians at Virginia’s colleges and universities. In a letter to the leaders of the state’s institutes of higher education, Attorney General [...]
The Virginia House Democratic Caucus proudly welcomed Eileen Filler-Corn as its 39th member on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
Eileen won a special election in the 41st District (Burke, VA) to fill the seat vacated by David Marsden.
Eileen arrived at the Capitol in Richmond approximately 12 hours after learning she won her House seat by 37 votes.
It [...]
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