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May 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Virginia’s next governor: Join us tonight!

Choosing a new governor is one of the most consequential decisions we’ll make as a Commonwealth this year. This person will be tasked with leading Virginia into a new era — one where every resident, no matter who they are or where they live, is given the opportunity to thrive.     Fr…

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May 6, 2021 at 2:30 PM

A new early childhood learning center, a town hall invitation, and Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month

I hope you and your family are enjoying the first few weeks of Spring. In this week’s newsletter, we highlight the opening of a new early childhood learning center, invite you to join a town hall, and recognizeAsian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.       Friends, I h…

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May 4, 2021 at 8:55 PM

How we build a Virginia that works for all of us

2021 is a critical year for our Commonwealth. In this November’s statewide elections, we’ll choose a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. In addition, all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for election.     Friends, 2021 is a critical year for our Commonw…

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April 29, 2021 at 2:05 PM

The Commonwealth’s continued reopening, vaccine milestones, and a town hall invitation for tonight

In this week’s newsletter, we have updates on Virginia’s reopening and vaccine rollout, reminders about the upcoming Democratic primaries, and a town hall invitation for tonight.       Friends, In this week’s newsletter, we have updates on Virginia’s reopening and vaccine rollout,…

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April 22, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Upcoming Democratic primaries, more tax filing guidelines, and a town hall invitation

In this week’s newsletter, we have a town hall invitation, more guidelines on filing taxes in Chesterfield and Richmond, and updates on the upcoming primaries ahead of this Fall’s General Election.       Friends, In this week’s newsletter, we have a town hall invitation, more guid…

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April 15, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Ramadan Mubarak, tax filing guidelines, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The first week of April has brought much welcome news: expanded vaccine eligibility in the Commonwealth and a productive Reconvened Session on Wednesday.       Friends, Ramadan Mubarak! Beginning this week, Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, a month of special prayers…

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April 9, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Updates on vaccine eligibility, marijuana legalization, and the Reconvened Session

The first week of April has brought much welcome news: expanded vaccine eligibility in the Commonwealth and a productive Reconvened Session on Wednesday.       Friends, The first week of April has brought much welcome news: expanded vaccine eligibility in the Commonwealth and a pr…

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April 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Virginia’s first AAPI caucus, updates on reopening the Commonwealth, & the G3 bill

Last Saturday night, in a candlelight vigil at the Richmond Korean Presbyterian Church, we mourned the innocent victims of hate in Atlanta, while also affirming our commitment to call out bigotry and violence in all forms.       Friends, The end of March brings with it some import…

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March 25, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Our AAPI communities, FAFSA filing assistance, & public engagements

Last Saturday night, in a candlelight vigil at the Richmond Korean Presbyterian Church, we mourned the innocent victims of hate in Atlanta, while also affirming our commitment to call out bigotry and violence in all forms.       Friends, Last Saturday night, in a candlelight vigil…

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March 18, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Virginia’s reopening plans, budget updates and International Women’s Day

This past Thursday, you did not receive a newsletter from me; last week was quite difficult because I lost my father suddenly on Tuesday morning, March 9.       Friends, This past Thursday, you did not receive a newsletter from me; last week was quite difficult because I lost my fa…

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February 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Abolishing the death penalty and your invitation to tonight’s town hall

The other day, someone asked me if the period in between my first two General Assembly Sessions felt odd because of the pandemic and all of its concurrent issues. I had to think for a minute because I do not know what a “normal,” post-session period actually feels like.       Friend…

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February 19, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Updates on Vaccinate Virginia and progress in the General Assembly

This week, the Commonwealth launched a Statewide Vaccine Pre-Registration System. The new system helps Virginians to pre-register, receive communications, and identify their registration status. The new system replaces the previous “interest forms” that had been deployed by the individual health …

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February 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Vaccinate Virginia update

I share the following information from the Virginia Department of Health as the Commonwealth migrates to a Statewide Vaccine Pre-registration System.       Friends, I share the following information from the Virginia Department of Health as the Commonwealth migrates to a Statewide …

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February 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Special Session, legislative updates, and our upcoming town hall

I know that many are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The reality of supply versus demand continues to challenge every state in its ability to deliver the vaccine to all who are awaiting its administration. As of yesterday, Virginia’s rank is 11th out of the 50 …

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February 4, 2021 at 7:30 PM

General Assembly updates, highlights from our COVID-19 town hall, and information on the legislative process

This week’s newsletter highlights the progress of the bills that I am carrying in the 2021 General Assembly Session, shares updates on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, and provides useful links for tracking the legislation that you care about.       Friends, This week’s newsle…

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January 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Tonight: Join us for a town hall on COVID-19 vaccination distribution and administration

As we reach the end of our third week in the 2021 General Assembly, we continue to make progress in passing legislation to support our schools, environment, workers, and healthcare in the Commonwealth.       Friends, As we reach the end of our third week in the 2021 General Assembl…

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January 21, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Updates from the 2021 General Assembly

Yesterday, our nation watched the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. We also marked a remarkable moment in history: the inauguration of a woman to the second highest elected office in this country. It’s hard for me to put into words how truly profound this momen…

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January 14, 2021 at 7:52 PM

2021 General Assembly and COVID-19 updates, celebrating the life of a true public servant, and highlighting a true star in our community

After the attack on the nation’s capital last week, we are reminded of the fragility of our democracy. Protecting and advancing our democracy has never been easy — it has always required a collective commitment to ourselves and each other.       Friends, After the attack on the nat…

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January 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Our children deserve better

Like many of you, I watched with disbelief and sorrow as the deeply disturbing events at our nation’s Capitol unfolded yesterday. Let there be no doubt about what we witnessed: a violent mob sought to overturn a Presidential election and thereby disrupt the very foundations of our democratic inst…

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January 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Kicking off 2021: What issues do you want addressed in the 2021 General Assembly?

Take our quick five minute survey and let us know what's on your mind in the new year. We want to hear from you before the January General Assembly.             FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW ON TWITTER FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM   Paid for and authoriz…

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December 31, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Closing out the year: 2020 Highlights

As we close out 2020 and look with clear eyes toward 2021, I'd like to share a few highlights from the year and join you in celebrating this New Year’s Eve.       What a year it's been, friends. As we close out 2020 and look with clear eyes toward 2021, I'd like to share a few high…

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December 24, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Wishing you and your family a peaceful and loving holiday

With just a week left in the year, this season is usually full of reflection about the previous year, as well as optimism and hope for the year to come.       Friends, With just a week left in the year, this season is usually full of reflection about the previous year, as well as o…

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December 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM

I want to hear what matters to you most

Do you have 5 minutes to take our brief priorities survey? I want to hear what issues matter most to you as my team and I close out 2020 and prepare for next year’s General Assembly.       Friends, Do you have 5 minutes to take our brief priorities survey? I want to hear what issue…

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December 17, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Hope is on the horizon, but we must remain vigilant: COVID-19 updates and recent community events

The recently approved COVID-19 vaccine is truly a blessing at the end of an extremely difficult year. This holiday season, I’m thankful for the frontline workers, medical professionals, and all those who’ve put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and operating.      …

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December 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Help keep our community warm and sheltered this holiday season

The winter months can be challenging for many families and individuals across the Commonwealth: days become shorter, nights longer, and some in our community need additional resources, especially now as we still face the grim realities of the pandemic. This week, as I share a couple of updates ab…

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December 3, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Volunteering in the Commonwealth, town hall with Secretary of Education, and meeting with Chesterfield School Board

I hope you and your family enjoyed a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. I know that 2020 has been a difficult year for so many. And yet, as I spoke with friends and family across the country last week, expressions of gratitude continued to be shared by everyone, even those who have suffered profound …

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November 25, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving

Here’s a quick recap of our Welcome to our Table Town Hall held last week and a selection of the special family recipes our guest panelists shared ahead of Thanksgiving.       Friends, Here’s a quick recap of our Welcome to our Table Town Hall held last week and a selection of the …

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November 20, 2020 at 5:05 PM

We need your help before the end of November

As the first South Asian and Muslim American in the Virginia Senate, it has been an extraordinary honor to serve you in the General Assembly. I’ve had the opportunity to provide perspectives that are too often invisible or not understood in state government. However, I couldn’t have gotten here w…

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November 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Events, the Governor’s new COVID guidelines, 2021 General Assembly

COVID-19 is on the rise in states across the country, and we must all take steps to mitigate the spread. Here are updates on some recent events and additional information about the Governor's new COVID-19 guidelines. Additionally, tonight we are holding a town hall on the immigration experience, …

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November 12, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Election results, Special Session updates, and our upcoming Town Hall

After nearly 150 million ballots were cast and after 100s of hardworking elections officials carefully counted the votes, we now have a President- and Vice President-Elect who will be inaugurated on January 20, 2021.       Friends, After nearly 150 million ballots were cast and aft…

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November 5, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Getting out the vote in a historic election

It’s Election Week, and what a week it’s been! We are still awaiting the results of Tuesday’s election.       Friends, It’s Election Week, and what a week it’s been! We are still awaiting the results of Tuesday’s election. As ballots continue to be counted, and we wait to see th…

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October 29, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Commissions, meetings, voting reminders, and Halloween

I’m delighted to share some updates about this week’s Commissions and other meetings, a few community events, and reminders about voting in Virginia.       Friends, I’m delighted to share some updates about this week’s Commissions and other meetings, a few community events, and rem…

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October 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Representation matters

Grassroots supporters like you have been the driving force of my work since day one.       Friends, Grassroots supporters like you have been the driving force of my work since day one. Folks chipped in and helped make history — and I became the first woman to represent District 10,…

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October 22, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Community events and budget highlights

Everyday we inch closer to the most important election of our lifetime.       Friends, Every day we inch closer to the most important election of our lifetime. I’m so gratified by the record-setting voter turnout, and I'm especially proud that Virginians have led the charge in ea…

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October 15, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Closing out Special Session, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and voter outreach

We’re just 19 days from the most important election of our lifetimes. I’ve got some updates regarding our voter outreach work and our work in closing out the Special Session of the General Assembly. Before I share those details, I’m pleased to highlight the Governor’s recent proclamation for Indi…

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October 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM

COVID-19, Special Session update, and GOTV

This week, we have some updates on the Special Session of the General Assembly and some highlights from early voting in Virginia. However, before I go into these updates, I’d like to highlight the very real and present threat COVID-19 still poses to our Commonwealth.       Friends, …

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October 1, 2020 at 2:45 PM

The budget, voting in Virginia, and community engagement

Before I dive into some updates on our work in the General Assembly and around the Commonwealth, I want to send best wishes from my husband Azhar and myself to the Governor and Mrs. Northam.       Friends, Before I dive into some updates on our work in the General Assembly and aro…

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September 24, 2020 at 3:35 PM

An update on Special Session, voting, and our latest town hall

Our work in the Special Session for the Virginia General Assembly continues.       Friends, Our work in the Special Session for the Virginia General Assembly continues. As our nation grieves with the heartbreaking losses of more than 200,000 friends, family, and neighbors killed b…

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September 19, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Remembering the late Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Last night, we lost a remarkable hero. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the defender of justice, a champion for gender equality, reproductive justice, and civil liberty.       Friends, Last night, we lost a remarkable hero. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wa…

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September 17, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Fighting for environmental justice and justice reform

Last month, we kicked off our special session of the Virginia General Assembly, and can I tell you, this has been one whirlwind of a session. This week, I share some good news about our work for justice reform and environmental justice.       Friends, Last month, we kicked off our…

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September 10, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Remembering 9/11, General Assembly updates, and virtual community events

Over the last week, the General Assembly took several more steps towards providing the resources that communities need during this pandemic and addressing criminal justice reform.       Friends, This past week, the General Assembly took several steps towards providing the resource…

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September 4, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Updates from the General Assembly special session

Criminal justice reform. Vote by mail. Preventing evictions. The Virginia General Assembly is working for you.       Friends, Last Friday, August 28, I had the honor of opening that day’s Special Session by delivering the morning invocation. The words I shared came from Surah an Nu…

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September 2, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Tonight: Join our AAPI coalition for a Virtual Roundtable with Presidential nominee Joe Biden

I hope this email finds you well. Tonight, we are kicking off our AAPI Coalition with an AAPIs for Biden Virtual Roundtable.       Friends, I hope this email finds you well. Tonight, we are kicking off our AAPI Coalition with an AAPIs for Biden Virtual Roundtable. I will be join…

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August 27, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Reporting in from the General Assembly special session

This week, our special session of the General Assembly continued. Due to COVID-19, the Virginia Senate is continuing our meetings in the Science Museum of Virginia in order to maintain safe social distancing practices. Here’s an update on some key pieces of legislation that are moving through the…

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August 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Legislative wins and the work ahead

As we reconvened for the General Assembly special session this Tuesday, we jumped right into delivering for the people of our Commonwealth. On the first day, the Senate Judiciary committee passed a criminal justice omnibus bill, and Governor Northam put forward three proposals to address the chal…

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August 17, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Community protections, nurses in our schools, and COVID-19 resources

Tomorrow our special session of the General Assembly begins, but before I share our plans, will you chip in to help cover our operating costs for the month of August with a donation of $15 or $20?       Friends, Tomorrow our special session of the General Assembly begins, but befo…

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August 14, 2020 at 2:25 PM

August special session and updates from our Education Town Hall

I am pleased to share updates about next week’s Special Session of the General Assembly, as well as our Education Town Hall from earlier this week.       Friends, I am pleased to share updates about next week’s Special Session of the General Assembly, as well as our Education Town …

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August 13, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Our phones can help in the COVID-19 fight

Every day, we’re finding new ways to combat the current COVID pandemic. I’m happy to share that last week, Virginia became the first state in the country to implement a free COVID-19 exposure notification app called COVIDWISE. It’s available to Virginia residents and allows our phones to help in …

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August 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Our Education Town Hall, the VA Special Legislative Session, and Eviction Resources

This week, I want to provide information on our upcoming education town hall, our plans for the special legislative session at the end of the month, and some resources as we continue navigating the various impacts COVID-19 is having on our community.   Friends, Earlier this year our…

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August 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Thank you for your support

I want to share with you some ways in which my team and I have been able to deliver on your priorities — the people’s priorities — and then I’m going to ask you to chip in and help cover our operating costs.       Dear friends, As we continue navigating our current reality of COVI…

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