Press Releases

Over the next year we must continue the fight to preserve our natural resources, to provide cleaner air and water, and to reduce output of greenhouse gases that lead to global climate change.

Senator Deeds applauded the inclusion of his budget amendment requiring all new and renovated state-owned facilities to be designed and constructed according to criteria set forth by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

Now we can and must start anew to develop a statewide transportation plan that recognizes the critical role of moving people, goods and services in the 21^st century economy.

"A bipartisan redistricting process isn't good for legislators; it's good for Virginians," said Deeds following the vote.

Former Delegate Mitch Van Yahres was the conscience of the House of Delegates and a leader whom colleagues of all political stripes could turn to for guidance, knowledge and friendship.

For the second consecutive year Senator R. Creigh Deeds has won Senate passage of a proposal to remove partisanship from the redistricting process: The full Senate on a 33-5 vote approved Senate Bill 38 today.

Deeds, chairman of the Senate Privileges and Elections Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments, Reapportionment and Referenda, today merged the work of Senators from both political parties to create a bi-partisan redistricting process.

An association representing Virginia's university professors today added Senator R. Creigh Deeds to a list that includes former Governor Mark R. Warner and former Senator John Chichester for exemplary service in support of higher education.

Governor Kaine put forth a vision for the legislative session this evening that will unite all Virginians. During the next 60 days our mission as public servants is to serve the people by carefully considering the legislation before us and working together to do what's best for the Commonwealth.