– Delegate uses telephone town hall to reach 6,000 – Richmond - Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R-Colonial Heights) connected with over 1,200 constituents last night during his first telephone town hall teleconference of the 2012 General Assembly Session. Cox also left messages with over 5,000 other residents. “I enjoy getting the chance to connect with you using [...]

~Measures will ensure in-state tuition for all members of the Virginia National Guard; improve delivery of benefits; address veteran homelessness~ RICHMOND – In an address to the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations, and joined by veteran and Virginia National Guard leaders, Governor Bob McDonnell announced today legislative and administrative initiatives to continue his [...]

– Agenda Focuses on Initiatives in Job Creation, Education, Transportation and Government Reform to Spur Private Sector Growth and Economic Development – RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Speaker of the House William Howell and Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment, joined by Republican members of the House and Senate, stood [...]

– Budget Invests in Core Functions of Government; Prioritizes State Spending; Does not Raise Taxes – McDonnell: “We will not raise taxes on hardworking Virginians. This is a budget that embraces reform and sets priorities, makes Richmond live within its means and requires state government to be more efficient and effective. It positions Virginia for job creation [...]

– Funding to Boost New Economy and Job Preparation Efforts, Make College More Affordable, Increase Enrollment and Keep Tuition Low  – Creates Incentives for More Degrees in “Top Jobs” Sectors Like Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Healthcare while Promoting Cost-Saving, Efficiency and Innovation on Campus RICHMOND – Surrounded by students, legislators, business leaders, and presidents of [...]

Richmond – Today the House Republican Caucus re-elected Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R – Colonial Heights) to serve as House Majority Leader, the second ranking leadership position in the House of Delegates. Cox, first elected Majority Leader last December, was re-elected with a unanimous vote. “It is an honor to be re-elected by my [...]

–Award Presented at the Southside Virginia Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA) Quarterly Meeting– PETERSBURG – At the quarterly meeting of the Southside Virginia Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox (R – Colonial Heights), House Majority Leader, was presented with the Virginia Council of [...]

– 17th Month out of Last 18 with Increase in Revenue Collections over Prior Year – RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that August revenue collections increased by 7.8 percent over the prior year. This is the 17th month out of the last 18 in which state revenue collections exceeded the previous year’s amount. [...]

CHESTERFIELD – More than eighty volunteers and supporters were on hand for Delegate M. Kirkland “Kirk” Cox’s (R – Colonial Heights) campaign volunteer breakfast on Saturday, September 10th, at the historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre. After a welcome from Colonial Heights Republican Committee Chairman John Wood, Joe Horbal introduced Delegate Cox. Horbal described Cox as, [...]

– Pollina Corporate Real Estate Annual Study Picks Virginia as ‘Model’ For Pro-Business States; Commonwealth Wins by Largest Margin in History of Study – Study: “Virginia is the unquestionable brightest star on the American flag when it comes to being pro-business……..Virginia is truly in a class by itself.” RICHMOND – Virginia has been named the [...]