Press Releases

Over the past decade, APCo customers have seen their electricity rates increased by roughly 40 percent. Many families in Virginia are already struggling to make ends meet. Read more »

Understandably, there are some concerns about jobs due to the transition at the RFAAP. Read more »

I am pleased that Governor McDonnell has announced his intent to appeal FEMA’s decision. Read more »

Congratulations to Jessalyn Mullins of Norton on receiving First Place for her pencil drawing entitled ‘Miner of the Ages.’ Read more »

Over the past two weeks the Virginia Delegation has sent letters to the Obama Administration supporting Governor McDonnell’s requests for the declaration of a major disaster in both Washington and Pulaski Counties and urging him to grant federal disaster assistance. T Read more »

With gas prices pushing $4 per gallon in Southwest Virginia, taking action to reduce the pain at the pump is critical. House passage of H.R. 1230 is a welcome step in opening up America’s domestic energy resources for production. Read more »

The federal government has no business subsidizing abortion. Read more »

I commend the countless volunteers, law enforcement agencies, first responders, local governments, and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for their work to clean up after these storms. Read more »

The announcement that Osama bin Laden has been killed is a true victory for the United States. Read more »

My prayers and condolences are with those who were affected by the storms that recently hit Southwest Virginia, especially those who lost loved ones. Read more »