Senator Tim Kaine

The ceasefire falls apart and now Trump says America must be "the guardian of the Strait"? The American people deserve better than a foolish, illegal war that puts servicemembers at risk and sends prices through the roof.

Enjoyed walking around Belle Isle with folks from the Friends of the James River Park and learning more about FOJRP’s efforts to promote recreation and conservation and ensure everyone can continue to visit this amazing place.

Our President and CEO Yolonda Richardson recently met with @SenTimKaine and other Virginia leaders to discuss why the fight to reduce tobacco use must remain a national priority. We appreciate the opportunity to thank Sen. Kaine for his leadership in supporting the CDC's tobacco control program. We also discussed recent FDA actions that put kids at risk, including decisions to authorize fruit-flavored e-cigarettes and to allow the marketing of e-cigarette and nicotine pouch products without scientific review and authorization by the FDA. We were joined by two other public health champions in Virginia – Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and Dr. Mignonne Guy of VCU School of Medicine. We look forward to continuing to work together to protect kids and save lives.

Last Friday, Mayor Avula and I met with advocates from @TobaccoFreeKids in Richmond to discuss our work to keep tobacco and nicotine products away from children. Their advocacy helped get signed into law my bipartisan bill to raise the tobacco age to 21, and I will keep working with them to protect public health.

I was shocked to hear of Lindsey Graham’s death. I deeply appreciated Lindsey’s strong support for Ukraine and hope the Senate will honor his memory by promptly passing the Russia sanctions bill he championed. My condolences to his friends and family and to the state he loved.

Yesterday, I visited the Moton Museum in Farmville to see how $500,000 I secured was used for upgrades. We must continue to tell the story about how Barbara Johns and other students’ brave protest led to the SCOTUS decision outlawing segregation in schools.

Kicked off Wednesday in Buena Vista with a roundtable discussion at the Virginia Innovation Accelerator (VIA). We talked about our work to boost economic development and celebrated $943,000 in funding I secured to fund workforce training and business development initiatives at VIA.

Virginia ranked #3 on CNBC's list of best states for business! When we work together to invest in our schools, our innovators, and our roads, rail, and ports, good things happen.

Glad to see the Shockoe Institute in Richmond featured in the Washington Post. It is a great exhibit. I encourage all Virginians to visit and learn about slavery from the experiences of those who lived through it.

Over two weeks ago, Congress passed the ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. It will pave the way for more housing, make it easier to build, and help more Americans find a place to call home. It’s been sitting on President Trump’s desk long enough. Sign the bill.

Welcome home, USS Nimitz! I wish her 3,000 sailors and their families the very best as they settle into Naval Station Norfolk. Thank you all for your service and commitment to the nation.

Great tour and celebration at the YMCA of Central Virginia in Lynchburg! I was proud to secure $1.4 million in federal funding for ADA compliance improvements. Every community member deserves a Y that's accessible.

Today marks the 158th anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment, which guaranteed equal protection, due process, and birthright citizenship. As this Administration tries to undermine these rights, it is more important than ever to preserve and protect them.

Tuesday, I celebrated the $500,000 my team and I secured for the Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority to build new housing. We also discussed how we can continue to work together to ensure everyone has a safe, affordable place to live.

Yesterday, I sat down with the United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley. We talked about how rising costs, access to child care, and transportation barriers are holding working families back. I'm going to keep fighting to lower costs and expand child care.

Great tour of @EMU_News in Harrisonburg yesterday to learn about the university's expansion of its STEM and nursing programs and talk about our efforts to support workforce development. I was glad to secure $1.3 million in federal funding to help make these upgrades possible

Congress voted against more war with Iran. The U.S. should not be launching new strikes without congressional authorization and restarting a war that has raised gas prices, killed Americans, and hurt the economy. The U.S. and Iran must return to a ceasefire.

Great visit to the Dr. Terry Sinclair Health Clinic in Winchester! Their staff provides comprehensive primary care to uninsured and underinsured Virginians, and I was proud to secure $490,000 in federal funding to renovate exam rooms and expand lab capacity.

What great news — after our advocacy, Pastor Ezra Jin is free and back with his family after being unjustly detained by the Chinese government. We must continue to stand up for religious freedom around the world.