Michael Pope reports
House Republicans say Democrats in control of the General Assembly are shutting them out of the process, denying them the ability to have input into how more than four billion dollars of federal stimulus money will be spent. They say a select group of lawmakers is making decisions behind closed doors and expect everybody else to rubber stamp it.
Lynchburg-area Delegate Kathy Byron is chairwoman of the House Republican Caucus. They re more focused on shoving through a Northam-Pelosi budget than having the legislature do its job, which is to set budget priorities. This simply isn t leadership, Byron said during a Tuesday call with reporters.
On the Republican side locally, Delegate Kathy Byron easily defeated challenger Isaiah Knight in the 22
nd District House of Delegates race. The winner of this primary will face Democrat Greg Eaton in November. The last time a Democrat held the District 22 seat was in 1981. Incumbent Delegate Ronnie Campbell won the nomination in the 24th District. Campbell faced a challenge from fellow Republican Mark Reed.
Complicated process: Del. Byron discusses vote count from Saturday’s GOP Convention
Delegate Kathy Byron joined the Morningline to discuss the counting process and yet-to-be released from Saturday’s GOP Convention.
Del. Kathy Byron previews General Assembly veto session
Delegate Kathy Byron joined the Morningline to discuss marijuana legalization, the parole board controversy, and other issues the General Assembly will be considering today.