Surovell: COVID-19 crisis will force legislature to make tough decisions
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about coronavirus's effect on the state budget, with significant cuts required and certain programs scrapped for now.
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Surovell: Everyone must help to get crisis under control
State Sen. Scott Surovell says in his weekly column that all citizens must do their part to ensure the spread of coronavirus is slowed.
Surovell: Coronavirus likely to put some parts of state budget in jeopardy
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about the state budget, and how the economic problems caused by the coronavirus crisis could affect it.
Surovell: 2020 General Assembly session saw 39 of my bills passed
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about his bills in the General Assembly, including ones on energy reform, driver privilege cards and rogue shopping carts.
Surovell: Gun bills, phone in hand while driving bill are among those set to become law
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about a number of bills that are set to become law, including two related to firearms regulation.
Surovell: Assault weapons bill was flawed, will be addressed again next session
State Sen. Scott Surovell explains his vote to refer a bill regulating assault rifles and firearm attachments, saying it was not ready to be a law.
Surovell: Minimum wage increase, marijuana decriminalization among bills moving forward
State Sen. Scott Surovell gives an update legislation moving through the General Assembly at "Crossover" -- the midpoint of the current session.
Surovell: ERA ratified, bills on predatory lending, shopping carts move forward
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about highlights from week four of the Virginia General Assembly session, including passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Surovell: Prospects look good for hands-free, cyclists protection bills
State Sen. Scott Surovell's update from the first week of the 2020 General Assembly session, including details on bill he has submitted.
Surovell: Will introduce bills on predatory lending, gun violence, sentencing reform
State Sen. Scott Surovell discusses some of the bills he plans to introduce during the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session.