Tag: Senator Ben Chafin

Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydro Bill Introduced by Griffith

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Josh Sawyers

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) recently introduced legislation to promote closed-loop pumped storage hydropower. The possibility of developing pumped-storage in Virginia’s coalfields is a developing idea that has potential to generate substantial economic activity. Congressman Griffith said, “Our state legislators have worked hard to facilitate the deployment of this technology in the coalfields, and my bill provides the support necessary to…

Senator Ben Chafin: Highlights from the 2017 General Assembly Session

March 9, 2017 Josh Sawyers

The 2017 General Assembly Session has adjourned. Throughout our two months in Richmond, we worked tirelessly to achieve success for Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke times called this session the “most productive in a generation” praising the work of the members from Southwest Virginia. My Senate Bill 1418 passed the House and Senate is now before the Governor. The legislation streamlines…

Senator Chafin’s Weekly General Assembly Update 2-23

February 23, 2017 Josh Sawyers

We have reached the final week of the General Assembly Session. Most of the standing committees have completed their work and the last bills will be before the Senate over the coming days. The largest item to be completed before the end of the week is the budget for the Commonwealth. The House and Senate budget conference members are working…

Senator Ben Chafin’s Weekly Virginia General Assembly Update 2-14

February 14, 2017 Josh Sawyers

The General Assembly Session has flown by this year with only two full weeks in Richmond remaining. The Senate is working at a rapid pace hearing bills from the House of Delegates and working on the budget. In a previous update, I described my Senate Bill 1418 I am carrying with Delegate Terry Kilgore to streamline the burdensome regulatory process…

State Senator Ben Chafin’s Weekly Newsletter 2-7-2017

February 8, 2017 Josh Sawyers

The Virginia General Assembly has reached the half-way point of Session known as crossover. After Tuesday, February 7th, all Senate bills will move to the House and all House bills will move to the Senate. Over the last weeks of Session, I will be presenting my legislation before House committees as they move through the legislative process. Once a bill…

Senator Ben Chafin’s Weekly General Assembly Update January 26th

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Josh Sawyers

The 45-day General Assembly Session is continuing at a rapid pace with legislation quickly moving through the committee process. Many visitors and constituents from Southwest Virginia will make the trip to Richmond this week. On Thursday, January 26th, the Southwest Virginia Coalfield Counties’ Annual Reception will take place here in Richmond. It is a wonderful event that helps highlight the…

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