Barbara Favola · [email protected]

January 28, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Week Three: Important Bills Move Forward

Week Three: Important Bills Move Forward Members of the Virginia PTA visit to lobby for public educationDear John, It is truly exciting to have Democrats in control of both chambers. The reasons you voted for Democrats are coming to fruition in the bills that are progressing through the legislative …

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January 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Second Week of Session

Second Week of Session Your Senate Blue Brick Wall, January 16th, 2024Dear John, Committees began the tedious work of hearing bills and receiving testimony from officials in the Youngkin Administration in charge of subject areas under a committee’s purview.  What became very clear is that the Youngk…

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January 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Session Begins: We Are Hopeful

1st Week of Session Dear John, The first day of session still feels a bit like the first day of school, it’s filled with excitement, hope and possibilities. With new members in the Senate comprising nearly 1/3 of the body and the move to our new, state-of-the-art office building on Capitol Square, …

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM

My Legislative Agenda: How It Will Help You

My Legislative Agenda: How It Will Help You Dear John,The possibility of passing meaningful legislation now that the Democrats are in control of the House of Delegates and the state Senate is very exciting.   I am committed to working with my colleagues to increase pay for teachers, bolster funding …

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Important New Laws Take Effect: January 1

Important New Laws Take Effect: January 1 Dear John, There are so many things to put on our “to do” list for 2024, but one important thing you should act on quickly is enrolling in a healthcare plan offered on Virginia's Insurance Marketplace. For details go to this link: https://www.marketplace.vir…

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December 18, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays Dear John,We have so many reasons to be grateful. Take a moment this holiday season to share some cheer with those who may be lonely or facing challenging times. Being there for each other isthe best gift we can give.Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or other holidays,…

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November 22, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Dear John, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many blessings in our lives, and to celebrate family and friendship with those we love the most. Whether you are celebrating here in Virginia, or elsewhere across the world, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous holida…

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November 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM

We Did It! The Blue Brick Wall is Stronger than Ever

We Did It! The Blue Brick Wall is Stronger than EverDear John, First, Thank You for your support.  I am incredibly grateful and humbled by the vote of confidence you have shown in me and I am truly honored to represent you once again in Richmond. Just as importantly, however, I also want to thank yo…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Today is Election Day-Make Your Voice Heard: Vote!

Today is Election Day-Make Your Voice Heard: Vote!Dear John, Today is Election Day! All polling places will be open from 6:00am to 7:00pm. If you are in-line by 7:00pm, you will be allowed to vote. Voting is the most important action you can take for your future and the future of your children. Plea…

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November 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Act on Your Future: VOTE

Act on Your Future: VOTEDear John, Voting is the most important action you can take for your future and the future of your children. Please, make a plan to vote.Democratic candidates up and down the ballot will fight for access to abortion care, funding for public schools, climate change policies an…

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October 31, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Democrats Need Your Help to Win

Democrats Need Your Help to WinDear John,  Your future and the future of your children will be defined by the outcome of the November 7th elections. It is horrifying to think that Republicans may succeed in garnering a trifecta in Richmond.  If that were to happen, everything you and I have fought f…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Important Update on Senate Elections

Important Update on Senate ElectionsDear John, I promised to keep you informed about targeted Senate races. The good news is our Democratic candidates are communicating with voters about abortion access, good public schools, the safe storage of firearms, and other top-of-mind issues. When Virginians…

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  Warren Breiseth · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Re: Join Senator Barbara Favola & Stella Pekarsky to Help our Kids!

Re: Join State Senator Barbara Favola and Stella Pekarsky to Support School Board Candidates with Special Guests Anne Holton & Atif QarniJohn,  In case you missed it, Senator Barbara Favola and senate candidate Stella Pekarsky are hosting a fundraiser this Friday, October 20th, in Great Falls to…

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  Warren Breiseth · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Join Senator Barbara Favola & Stella Pekarsky to Help our Kids!

Join State Senator Barbara Favola and Stella Pekarsky to Support School Board Candidates with Special Guests Anne Holton & Atif QarniDear John, It is clear that many Democratic endorsed school board candidates face fierce competition from opponents intent on undermining our public schools. This …

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Time is Running Out—Please Help

Time is Running Out—Please HelpDear John, I promised to give you updates on the competitive races in the Senate. You should know that our candidates are working hard and doing everything possible to reach voters. Governor Youngkin raised $4M dollars in just 48 hours last week. This brings his campai…

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September 27, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Democratic Candidates Need You: Please Help

Democratic Candidates Need You: Please HelpDear John, Governor Youngkin’s strategy to get Republicans to vote early seems to be working. Analysts tell us that Republican leaning precincts have a higher than expected turnout. This phenomenon, coupled with low Democratic turnout in an off-off year, wi…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Early Voting Starts in Virginia—the Nation is Watching

Early Voting Starts in Virginia—the Nation is Watching Dear John, First, thank you for responding to my latest plea for funds to help Democratic Senate candidates win their races.  All our candidates are now communicating with voters through mailers, television ads and digital platforms. I will cont…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 6:43 PM

We May Lose the Senate

We May Lose the SenateDear John,  My heart is heavy because I know that the lives of women and girls are at stake. If the Virginia Senate flips to Republican control and the House remains in Republican control, Governor Youngkin will implement a complete abortion ban.  We must stop a trifecta. If th…

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September 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

We Passed a Budget—Public Education & Core Services Win

We Passed a Budget—Public Education & Core Services WinDear John, The General Assembly passed amendments to the biennium budget that will re-direct funds to public education, mental health services, and tax cuts that will serve Virginians, not corporations. The Democratic Senate conferees stood …

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September 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Workers and Families Need You

Workers and Families Need YouDear John, I hope you can take a moment and kick back on this sunny Labor Day and when you do, please remember that tradesmen, laborers and so many others have made America the dynamic industrial powerhouse that it is today.  You can thank a worker for our prosperity. No…

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  Warren Breiseth · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM

We need you NOW

We need you NOWDear John, I'm reaching out because we have a crucial deadline: perhaps the most critical end-of quarter deadline of this campaign. Senator Favola is raising funds for our targeted senate races so Democratic senate candidates can stay on the air. To make this happen, we need to raise …

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 9:35 PM

We need you! The Stakes are High!

We need you! The Stakes are High!Dear John, Elections are heating up across the Commonwealth. In the seven targeted races where Democrats are either at risk or there is a chance we can flip the seat; each race is within the margin of error.   This is very alarming because the Democrats must win four…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Join Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger & I to Keep the Senate Majority

Join Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger & I to Keep the Senate Majority Dear John, You are cordially invited to join me and Congresswoman Spanberger for a fun evening to support a good cause--bolstering the Blue Brick Wall in the Senate. All donations raised at the September 5th party will support…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Save our Planet and Stand with Science

Save our Planet and Stand with ScienceDear John, When the Democrats gained control of the General Assembly in 2020, we adopted a wide-ranging package of climate change measures. These laws aimed to decarbonize the electric grid and electrify transportation modes throughout the Commonwealth.   Govern…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Our Lives Are At Stake

Our Lives Are At StakeDear John, When Democrats controlled the House of Delegates, State Senate and Governor’s Office, I joined my colleagues in passing laws to expand background checks, close the gun show loophole, allow localities to prohibit open carry in public places and grant judges the abilit…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Races are Close & Public Education is on the Line--Help

Races are Close & Public Education is on the Line--Help Dear John, This has been a week of attacks on public education.  Governor Youngkin and the Republicans are trying to drive a wedge between parents, students and teachers by banning books, censoring curricula, abandoning grants to help teac…

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  Barbara Favola · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM

It Is Time to Stand for Equality

It Is Time to Stand for Equality Dear John,  Governor Youngkin and the Republican party are making some of us less equal and less deserving.   When one group is denied acceptance and dignity, the rights of all of us are at risk.   This past week the Governor removed resources from the Department of…

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July 5, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Support our Community's Dreamers

Senator Barbara Favola and Julie Zalkind invite you to meet some incredible young people who immigrated to Northern Virginia as children.Dear John, Join me and the Dream Project sponsors on Friday, July 14, at the home of Julie Zalkind.  Through scholarships, mentoring, family engagement, and advoca…

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June 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The Battle for the Senate Begins in Ernest

The Battle for the Senate Begins in ErnestDear John,  Now that the primaries are over, the Senate Democratic Caucus has asked each incumbent to raise as much money as possible to help our Democratic nominees in tough races.  If the Democratic Caucus can show a certain amount of money on-hand and a p…

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June 2, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Keep Virginia a Beacon for Reproductive Rights

Keep Virginia a Beacon for Reproductive Rights Dear John, First, thank you for responding so generously to my last request for help in funding a Get-Out-the-Vote effort.   It is inspiring to know that you are willing to play such an important role in our democratic process.  I will work diligently t…

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