Old Dominion News

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Sens. Senators Mark Warner and John Cornyn, Co-Chairs of the Senate India Caucus, along with Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution celebrating U.S.-India relations ahead of this week’s official state visit with the Republic of India.

Cassidy, Kaine Introduce Bill to Support 222 Nicaraguan Political Prisoners After Release

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act to support the 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners who were banished by the Ortega dictatorship and are now currently in the United States.

Rep. Griffith votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. H. Morgan Griffith voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Global Container Shipping Company to Expand Headquarters in Virginia

ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services Co., LLC to invest approximately $30 million in the City of Virginia Beach, cementing its commitment to the region

Warner, Kaine, Cardin & Van Hollen Statement on the FAA Reauthorization

U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) along with Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) issued the following statement regarding legislation to reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs

DeAngelis: '7 of the 8 candidates endorsed by the American Federation for Children just won in Virginia's primary elections'

Corey DeAngelis joins the celebration of the American Federation for Children as almost all of their endorsed candidates proceed to Virginia’s General election. The results of the June 20 primaries showed seven endorsed candidates were successful.

Warner & Kaine Announce Over $4.2 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Airports Across Virginia

On June 16, 2023, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $4,285,652 in federal funding to make infrastructure improvements at airports across Virginia.

Murray, Casey, Kaine, and Hirono Urge Congressional Action Ahead of Child Care Funding Cliff as New Century Foundation Report Warns of Major Economic Consequences

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI)—Senate co-leads of the Child Care for Working Families Act—in urging congressional action to address the continued child care crisis and coming funding cliff, pointing to a new report released today by The Century Foundation (TCF).

Governor Glenn Youngkin Visits the American Cemetery in Normandy and Lays a Wreath for Fallen Heroes

Governor Glenn Youngkin visits the American Cemetery in Normandy, June 17, 2023. Official Photo by Christian Martinez, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin Visits the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial

Governor Glenn Youngkin places flag at grave of a Virginian at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, June 18, 2023.

Attorney General Miyares Prosecutes “Tiger King” Star Doc Antle

ttorney General Jason Miyares and his team successfully prosecuted Bhagavan Antle, more commonly known as “Doc Antle” from the Netflix series “Tiger King” last Friday. Antle was accused of illegally purchasing endangered lion clubs in Frederick County for display and profit at his zoo business in South Carolina.

Kaine, Warnock, & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Aviation Workforce Shortages

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in introducing the Advancing Inclusion and Representation in the Workforce of Aviation and Transportation Systems (AIRWAYS) Act to address the nation’s aviation workforce shortages by supporting the education, recruitment, and development of pilots, aviation maintenance workers, and aerospace manufacturing workers.

Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access Telehealth

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 to help more Americans access telehealth services.

Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access Telehealth

Bill would expand telehealth access and permanently extend COVID-related telehealth flexibilities

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia’s May Labor Force Participation Rate Rises To 66.5%, Highest Rate Since July 2013

Governor Glenn Youngkin on June 16 announced the labor force participation rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 66.5 percent in May, the highest rate since July 2013.

Warner & Kaine Statement on the FAA Reauthorization