Delegate for Virginia's 41st House District. Roanoke Valley native. đ¶ mom to Poppy. Former teacher. Fighting bullies of all types đ„
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Protecting the interests of students, faculty, staff and community should be the core mission of our higher education boards of visitors. Thank you @GovernorVA for your leadership and decisive action on behalf of the Virginia Tech community.
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đą A deep dive into what just happened with collective bargaining being vetoed:
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The takeaway: Weâve got to do better for workers. Our coalition is broader and stronger than before, and I look forward to continuing the fight next year and delivering real change for hardworking Virginians.
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Teachers could have had another voice in their salary negotiations. Home healthcare workers could have had better protections for wage theft. This veto closes the book on all of those possibilities.
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â So what does the veto mean? This bill wasnât just about wages, and it wasnât abstract. More than 11,000 firefighters could have bargained for better safety equipment and healthcare coverage.
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It wasnât perfect, but it was a starting point. It was something we could deliver on after months (or in my case, years) of campaigning to uplift Virginia workers.
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Originally, the bill included more higher education workers, but those provisions were stripped out by the time it made its way to the governorâs desk.
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More than a half-million workers supported this bill, including firefighters, teachers, local government employees, and home healthcare workers. These are the people who keep our communities clean, safe, and running smoothly. Theyâre our neighbors.
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đ What was at stake: The collective bargaining bill that the General Assembly sent to the governor was historic. It would have allowed bargaining for fair wages, benefits, and workplace safety.
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Iâve stood up proudly for workers ever since my first campaign (which I narrowly lost) because I really believe unions helped build the American middle class. Itâs part of my familyâs story, just like so many other families in Appalachia.
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đ A little context: I represent one of the most contested Democratic-held districts in Virginia. Itâs home to Virginia Tech and thousands of state and university employees. I grew up in a working-class family, and thatâs largely because my Papawâs union saved his pension.
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Itâs always a privilege to witness the professionalism, focus, and dedication of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Thank you @virginia_tech for hosting todayâs Change of Command Ceremony!
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Lily Franklin retweeted
Great to visit Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport yesterday. I enjoyed hearing from the people working to expand this airport which serves hundreds of thousands of Virginians, supports thousands of jobs, and contributes millions of dollars to the region's economy each year.
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As a graduate of the Burton Center for Arts & Technology, I was thrilled to welcome Governor Spanberger back in Roanoke today to celebrate the expansion of career and technical education programs for students!
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Lifting up the working class helps all of Virginia. Proud to support the collective bargaining coalition as we head into Reconvene Session today!
.@LilyForDelegate is rallying in solidarity with workers in support of the bill the GA passed
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Today we remember the 32 Hokies who lost their lives during the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Nineteen years have passed, but their legacies and memories live on in our community. #WeAreVirginiaTech
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Today, weâre remembering and honoring the lives of the 32 Hokies who were tragically taken from their loved ones and the Virginia Tech community on April 16, 2007.
On this 2026 Day of Remembrance, we honor the potential they carried and the lasting impact they have. đ§Ą
ALT A photo shows the April 16 Memorial.
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Lily Franklin retweeted
Congratulations to @LilyForDelegate on her first bill being signed into law!
This law mandates ride share companies to implement consistent background checks -- Virginians should be able to trust whoâs behind the wheel.
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The House of Delegates passed a historic budget today that delivers on our affordability agenda without raising a dime in taxes. I was proud to cast a YES vote.
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Stronger background checks for rideshare drivers means safer trips for riders across the Commonwealth. I'm proud to be part of the conversation pushing this forward & helping protect riders every step of the way. nytimes.com/2026/02/19/businâŠ
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I was honored to recognize the @VAYD yesterday from the House floor on their annual Lobby Day!
Grateful to these young leaders for the role they play in electing Democrats across the Commonwealth and advocating for the pressing issues affecting young people here in Virginia.
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