New Report Shows Democrats’ 2021 Bail Law Eroding Public Safety HARRISONBURG – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-ROCKINGHAM) released the following statement: “The report out today from the Richmond Times-Dispatch regarding violent criminals being released with little to no bond is deeply disturbing. Senate Democrats in 2021 pursued liberal so-called criminal justice priorities with such fervor […]
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) released the following statement following the failure of Senate Joint Resolution 169: “Today, Senate Democrats voted to kill SJ 169 which would have confirmed 4 out of 5 of Governor Youngkin’s appointments to the Parole Board. The Privileges and Elections Committee reported the bill on March 1 […]
RICHMOND – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) released the following statement following the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 124. “I’m happy to report that my SB 124 passed the House of Delegates unanimously yesterday afternoon and is headed to Governor Youngkin’s desk for his signature. It’s a travesty that financial abuse of our elderly is […]
RICHMOND – Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) issued the following statement in response to the failure of the Senate Education and Health Committee to report the charter school bill, SB 125 on a vote of 7-8 earlier today. “I am extremely disappointed by our failure to pass the regional charter school bill this morning. It is […]
Legislators to Bring DMV Services to Constituents HARRISONBURG, VA – Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) and Del. Todd Gilbert (R- Mt. Jackson) are pleased to announce that they are partnering with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to host a DMV Connect program on June 7,8, and 9 at the Town Hall in Strasburg (174 East […]
CONTACT: Connor Smith PHONE: (904) 235-3562 EMAIL: [email protected] Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) released the following statement in response to Governor Northam’s limited modifications to his statewide mask mandate lifting it in some circumstances and only for those adults who are fully vaccinated. “At this point, everyone in Virginia has had an opportunity to sign […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Aulgur PHONE: (540) 437-1451 EMAIL: [email protected] Obenshain Calls on Governor and NCAA to Relax Restrictions for College Football Games in the Commonwealth Restrictions Should be Amended in time for VMI v. JMU College Playoff Game this Weekend HARRISONBURG, VA – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham), issued the following statement regarding […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Connor Smith PHONE: (904) 235-3562 EMAIL: [email protected] Obenshain Says Governor’s Call for Investigation of OSIG’s Parole Board Inquiry is a “Pure Partisan Whitewash” HARRISONBURG – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) released the following statement about Governor Northam’s announcement of a budget amendment to pay for a so-called independent investigation of the Office […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Aulgur PHONE: (540) 437-1451 EMAIL: [email protected] Senator Mark Obenshain Comments on Democrats’ Campaign to Block Parole Board Transparency RICHMOND, VA, February 26, 2021 – Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) commented today on the General Assembly Democrats to water down legislation (HB2167 and SB1104) requiring accountability and transparency from Governor Northam’s Parole Board. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Aulgur PHONE: (540) 437-1451 EMAIL: [email protected] Senator Mark Obenshain Comments on New Parole Board Revelations HARRISONBURG, VA, January 24, 2021 – Today, Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) commented on WTVR Channel 6 reporter John Burkett’s explosive story detailing more wrongdoings by the Virginia Parole Board, the Office of Inspector General (OSIG), and the apparent […]