Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Critical legislation taking effect July 1

Currently my team and I are preparing for the special legislative session we’re holding in August on vital police reform legislation, but first I want to highlight several pieces of legislation from the 2020 General Assembly that took effect July 1.   Friends, We need change. That’…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Thank you

In this time, we’re being called to stand up and demand justice for all, and I know our fight for equity, social reform, and meaningful change will continue in our special session this August and in the 2021 General Assembly.     Dear friends,  In this time, we’re being called to s…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Are you able to make a contribution before tonight at midnight?

Grassroots donations were vital to helping me flip the 10th District last November. Now, I need your support to allow our team to continue doing important work we’re doing.     Friends, we’re nearing the end of the month, and the end of our June fundraising campaign. If you’re able…

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  Team Hashmi · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:01 PM

RE: Gratitude

If you’re able to do so right now, we could use your support.   We wanted to make sure you saw Ghazala’s email, friends. We set a $5,000 goal at the beginning of June to cover our operating costs. So far, we’ve raised $1,600 — but we’re still 68% away from our goal. If you’re able to…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Gratitude

We’ve seen what’s possible when a committed group of friends, neighbors, and community members come together to stand up for what’s right.     Friends,  It’s in times like these that I’m filled with gratitude for your support -- already, we’re one-third of the way towards our $5,00…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 5:35 PM

My friend Jennifer McClellan

Last week, my friend Sen. Jennifer McClellan announced she’s running for Virginia Governor. Today, I’m proud to endorse Jennifer in her historic campaign.   Friends, Last week, my friend Sen. Jennifer McClellan announced she’s running for Virginia Governor. Today, I’m proud to endo…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Marching in the streets and fighting for legislation in the Capitol

In meeting with community members and activist groups, I’ve heard concerns about the presence of police in our schools and an unfair school system that perpetuates the school to prison pipeline. I want to assure you that I’m committed to presenting legislation that dismantles the discriminatory p…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Update: Help us reach our June fundraising goal

Since day one, grassroots donors, volunteers, and supporters have fueled our work. That’s allowed us to remain committed to our values and fight for the changes folks across our commonwealth need. Can you chip in to help us continue this work?     Friends,  At the beginning of the …

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June 21, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Happy Father’s Day

Today, I want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the kind, caring, and loving husbands and fathers who support their families and loved ones.   Friends, Today is Father’s Day! I want to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to my father Zia and my husband Azhar. My father made the diffi…

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June 18, 2020 at 6:35 PM

PreK-12 and higher-education COVID-19 updates

Both PreK-12 and higher education institutions plan to reopen this fall with hybrid approaches. However, it’s important to note that schools and colleges have flexibility to adjust their plans depending on local conditions. If an outbreak occurs in the local community, institutions may be closed …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Updates on Phase 2 of reopening and continuing our work for racial justice in the Commonwealth

This week, I want to provide some updates on the work my fellow Senators and I are doing to reform our criminal justice system as well as some information on Phase 2 of reopening the Commonwealth.   Friends, When we think about the world we want to see — a just, equal world — we have…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Communicating with constituents and fighting for change

As a member of the Virginia Senate, it’s my responsibility to implement legislation that addresses the problems plaguing our community. And our work doesn’t stop when the legislative session ends.     Friends --  My team and I set a goal to raise $5,000 by the end of June to cover …

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 2:02 PM

George Floyd

In moments like this, we must be both reflective and active. This week, I called on federal, state, and local legislators to enact policies which will change our policing practices.   Friends, In July 1936, Langston Hughes wrote, “Equality is in the air we breathe… There’s never been…

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May 28, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Community building, protecting our environment, and celebrating our diversity

This week, we have updates on some virtual community-building events, our work to protect the environment, and highlights of contributions from Asian Pacific Islanders in our community.   Friends, As always, I hope you and your family are doing well, and thank you for working with u…

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May 27, 2020 at 8:47 PM

SURVEY: Can you spare a moment to help set our legislative priorities?

As we start to reopen the Commonwealth, my team is planning our legislative priorities, and I want to know what matters to you.   Friends, can you take our priorities survey? Take the survey >> Over the last few months, my staff and I have worked to remain connected w…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Phase 1 of Virginia’s reopening

This week, we have more information about Phase 1 of Virginia’s reopening.   Friends, I hope you’ve all been staying safe and healthy — thank you for everything you continue to do for your families, neighbors, and communities in this challenging time. This week, we’re sharing updat…

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May 19, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Continuing to serve our community

In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in towards our May operating costs. But first, I want to tell you why your support is so essential.     In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in towards our May operating costs. But first, I want to tell you why your support is…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Thank you for taking safety precautions to help everyone stay safe

This week, we have information on getting connected to our office, our next town hall, and some personal reflections for 2020 grads and on Ramadan.   Friends, Thank you so much for everything you’re doing to stay safe. We each have a role to play in protecting our loved ones and fell…

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May 7, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Reopening Virginia Phase 1, our work in the community, and staying in touch.

I want to share some new updates from Governor Northam on the plan to reopen Virginia and highlight some of our recent work in the community.   Friends, I hope you and your families are remaining safe and connected as we continue navigating the COVID-19 crisis in central Virginia.  …

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 2:31 PM

We’re taking steps forward, and bringing the community with us

As we continue monitoring the re-opening of Virginia, my team and I have also continued serving and aiding communities across our district. Can you donate and help us continue this work?   Friends, As we continue monitoring the re-opening of Virginia, my team and I have also contin…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Reopening the Commonwealth, resources, and more.

I want to share some updates on Governor Northam’s plan to reopen Virginia, new COVID resources, and wish our community a happy Ramadan.   Friends, I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe right now. And to those who are currently observing the month’s fast, I wish…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Weekly updates from our team

I want to share some major victories we had for the people of Virginia this General Assembly.   Friends, We just wrapped up the Reconvened Session, bringing the 2020 General Assembly to a close. I want to offer my sincere gratitude to our Senate Clerk’s office and staff for their h…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Leading the fight to end gun violence

I recently shared in an Op-Ed published in The Richmond Times Dispatch that one of my earliest memories is the accidental shooting death of a childhood playmate. The young cousin who shot her was only 6 years old and has lived with this tragedy his entire life. Hardly any family in America has re…

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April 16, 2020 at 8:05 PM

[Newsletter] COVID virtual learning updates

This week we’re shining a spotlight on some education resources for parents and children at home. Here’s what we’ve been working on:   Friends, This week we’re shining a spotlight on some education resources for parents and children at home. Here’s what we’ve been working on: First…

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  Team Ghazala · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 10:22 PM

RSVP: Two virtual events this Thursday

Join us on Thursday for two virtual events — our weekly Senate Sessions update on Facebook and a Zoom town hall with a mental health expert in the evening.   Friends, We wanted to let you know about two important (virtual!) events this week to help you and your family navigate the C…

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  Sen. Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Weekly updates from our team

Information on resources for you and your family during COVID-19, and how to get in touch with our team.   Friends, Our team continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on our district and the Commonwealth. As we practice social distancing, we are working hard to rema…

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  Team Ghazala · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Making sure you saw this message from Ghazala

We know there’s a lot going on right now, friends. So, we just wanted to take a minute to make sure you saw this important message from Ghazala. We know there’s a lot going on right now, friends. So, we just wanted to take a minute to make sure you saw this important message from Ghazal…

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  Ghazala Hashmi · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 12:45 PM

What we’ve accomplished so far

I am filled with such gratitude for the many individuals who are at the frontlines of this pandemic, reassuring us with their skills, knowledge, and professionalism: our physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and so many others within the healthcare profession.   Friends, I a…

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April 1, 2020 at 6:10 PM

An update from our team

Information on Governor Northam’s latest stay at home orders, resources for you and your family during COVID-19, and how to get in touch with our team.     Friends, In times like these, it’s important that we remain vigilant and take care of one another. Since we last emailed you…

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March 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Resources and information about COVID-19

    Friends, Over the last few days, I’ve been thinking about the people on the front lines of this crisis — healthcare workers, grocery store employees, delivery drivers, emergency first responders, and so many others. I’m so grateful to these community members who sacrifice their p…

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March 18, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Resources and information about COVID-19

    Friends, This morning, Governor Northam and members of his administration provided an update on the health crisis that we currently face and discussed our efforts to address these concerns in Virginia. According to comments made at the press conference: Virginia now has 67 conf…

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March 13, 2020 at 11:31 PM

An update on coronavirus

  Friends, Over the last few days, our nation has experienced an upheaval in our daily lives due to coronavirus. The widespread impact on families, school systems, businesses, neighbors, and communities on the margins have been quickly felt across the Commonwealth. School closings, …

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March 6, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Onto the Governor’s desk

I wanted to share the bills my team and I worked on during this session that are onto the Governor’s desk. Friends, We’re in the final days of the 2020 General Assembly. The 140 members of the House of Delegates and the Senate, along with their staff, and the amazing staff of the Ca…

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February 28, 2020 at 8:10 PM

1:14 am and we are adjourned.

Last Friday, we hosted our first town hall in Richmond at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. We were joined by my colleagues in the General Assembly and Del. Dawn Adams, as well as Richmond City Council members Andreas Addison, Dr. Michael Jones, and Stephanie Lynch. Friends,…

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February 24, 2020 at 5:05 PM

Our first town hall

Last Friday, we hosted our first town hall in Richmond at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. We were joined by my colleagues in the General Assembly and Del. Dawn Adams, as well as Richmond City Council members Andreas Addison, Dr. Michael Jones, and Stephanie Lynch. Friends,…

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  Team Ghazala · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 1:00 AM

Thank you for standing with us!

Dear Friend, Thank you for saying you're in for Ghazala's campaign!  We'll be in touch soon, but in the meantime, will you consider making a contribution to help us reach out to even more voters?  You can also keep in touch with us on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks again! -- Team Ghazala Friends…

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