LoudounNow: Reaser’s Assisted Living Affordable Housing Bill Advances
A bill that would allow localities to negotiate for affordable rental units during the review of special exception applications for assisted living facilities is advancing through the House of Delegates, receiving an endorsement from the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee on Jan. 17. The bill only applies to localities with affordable housing programs, of which […]
Virginia Mercury: Legislation to boost healthcare services for Va. students moves forward
Virginia public schools students may soon be able to attend telehealth appointments during school hours with parental consent, under legislation that cleared a House panel Wednesday morning. House Bill 1945, introduced by Del. Atoosa Reaser, D-Loudoun, would require the Virginia Board of Education to guide local school boards on implementing policies to facilitate telehealth access, […]
Loudoun Legislators Rank 100% in Conservation Scorecard
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters released its annual scorecard for state lawmakers and celebrated in Leesburg on Thursday with the four members of the Northern Virginia delegation who received 100% scores. Sen. Russet Perry (D-31) and delegates Marty Martinez (D-29), Atoosa Reaser (D-27) and Kannan Srinivasan (D-26) gathered at Rebellion Bourbon Bar and Kitchen […]
Column: New investments in child care will help working families
At a recent breakfast to raise funds for an early childhood center, a mother told a heartbreaking story about what it means to not have child care in today’s economy. Through tears, she said the only way she could make ends meet was doing online food deliveries with her baby tucked in a car seat. […]
Va. lawmakers pass bill requiring hazing training in high schools
Virginia legislators have passed a bill requiring hazing awareness and prevention training at public high schools. The House passed Senate Bill 379 by a vote of 56-44 on Monday, with all 51 Democrats and five Republicans voting in support. The Senate unanimously approved it earlier this month. It comes two years after Virginia lawmakers mandated hazing training at […]
General Assembly Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Make Medicine More Affordable for Virginians
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly took steps today to rein in prescription drug prices in the Commonwealth. The Senate and House both passed bills to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB), which will allow Virginia to set reasonable rates for certain high-cost, burdensome prescription drugs. “This legislation isn’t just about lowering the cost […]
Virginia lawmaker proposing increased pay for court-appointed attorneys, effort to improve criminal justice system
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Virginia lawmaker is proposing increasing pay for court-appointed attorneys in an effort to improve the criminal justice system. Delegate-elect Atoosa Reaser, D-Loudoun County, has pre-filed a bill that would raise Virginia’s pay cap for court-appointed attorneys — those assigned to defend individuals who can’t afford representation. A state report found that the state’s pay […]
WTVR: Why they want Virginia schools to educate teens on the dangers of hazing
RICHMOND, Va. — Speaking before Virginia lawmakers Monday morning, Delegate Atoosa Reaser, (D-Loundon County) spoke in support of legislation that would further enhance Adam’s Law, named after VCU freshman Adam Oakes. Oakes died in February 2021 from alcohol poisoning after a hazing incident while pledging to the Delta Chi fraternity. Adam’s Law requires colleges and […]
