On Richmond Morning News with Jimmy Barrett, Delegate Cox discussed the progress of several bills, including the teacher tenure bill, at the midway point of the Session. Click here to listen to the interview.

RICHMOND – Delegate Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, hosted about 50 members of the Virginia Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America for their annual “Storm the Hill” on Jan. 23. It was the 15th straight year Cox hosted the group of military officers who were at the General Assembly to meet with [...]

BY MASON BROWN (CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE) RICHMOND – As the General Assembly enters the third week of its 2012 session, the delegates representing the Tri-Cities – Kirk Cox of Colonial Heights, Rosalyn Dance of Petersburg and Riley Ingram of Hopewell – took time to discuss their legislative goals. Cox, the Republican majority leader in the [...]

On Thursday, Jan. 12, Delegate Cox spoke with Jimmy Barrett on WRVA to discuss Governor McDonnell’s State of the Commonwealth address, K-12 education reform, higher education reform, and transportation funding. Click here to listen to the interview.

ROANOKE, VA — They’ve fought on the battlefields of Iraq and now veteran groups and supporters are fighting for them in Richmond. Since the Iraq War is over thousands of veterans are coming home to face a struggling economy and a dismal job outlook. Support groups and legislators say making sure there’s money for veteran’s [...]

– 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 [...]

We have crossed the halfway point of the 2012 General Assembly Session, and the House has completed action on all House bills and begun to take action on the 403 bills that passed out of the Senate. On the other side, the Senate has begun to take action on the 603 bills that passed the [...]

We are almost at the halfway point of the session, also known as Crossover. Crossover is the day that the House of Delegates must complete its work on the nearly 1,300 House Bills introduced this session.  Next Wednesday, the House will begin to consider all bills that have passed the State Senate. A great deal [...]

As we continue to advance in the 2012 Session, we are getting to the point where major legislation is passing out of House committees and being acted upon by all delegates on the floor of the House. My focus continues to be on legislation that helps Virginia businesses create jobs and opportunities, improves the educational [...]

We are now in the heart of the 2012 General Assembly Session. Between subcommittee and committee meetings to House floor sessions, we are working hard considering bills filed by our colleagues and advancing legislation we have introduced. It sometimes makes for a breakneck pace, and it can occasionally be challenging just to keep on track. [...]

The first full week of the 2012 Session is now in the books, and the House of Delegates has begun to make its way through the multitude of house bills and resolutions that have been introduced for the 60 day “long” Session. As most bills are still under consideration by the various committees and subcommittees, [...]