Reminder: I cannot accept donations until I get out of session February 25. | | 2023 Session Update Week 3 | | Governor Youngkin "Compete to Win" | | Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses teamwork "Getting it Done Together", and his major tax cut policies in Virginia including my bill to lower taxes on Virginia retired Veterans HB 1436. | | I had the honor of addressing the crowd, leading the pledge of allegiance, and introducing my friend, and our caucus tax expert, Delegate Joe McNamara. | | Finance Sub-Committee chair on State Taxation, Delegate Joe McNamara, speaking about how he eliminated the grocery tax in Virginia, and his two 2023 tax reducing bills, HB 2138 & HB 2319. | | Congressman Rob Wittman seen here, speaking on Republicans working together, at all levels, to improve Virginia. | | It was a huge honor to speak at Governor Youngkin's, "Compete to Win", event at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Richmond. It was good to see Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, Delegates A.C. Cordoza, constituents, and many other friends there as well! | | 2023 McGuire Legislative Agenda | | The General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 11th marking the beginning of the 403rd legislative session of the House of Delegates.
We begin week four Monday. Click here for a list of legislation on the agenda brought to me by constituents, and sponsored by me, to improve Virginia. | | Please support my friend and fellow Delegate Buddy Fowler for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates. Due to redistricting, his district now includes Louisa County, western Hanover County, and part of Henrico County. https://www.buddyfowler.com | | Amelia World Series Champions | | Amelia County Delegate Tommy Wright recognized and congratulated the Amelia Dixie Youth Major League All-Star boys Baseball Team for winning the Dixie Youth Division II Majors World Series in 2022! Click here to read Delegate Tommy Wright's resolution.
Over the summer while campaigning for State Senate District 10 in Amelia County, I met the Dixie Youth Major All-stars players, coaches, and parents. They were doing a car wash to raise money so the team could go to South Carolina and compete in the World Series. Congratulations for winning the championship! | | Parental Rights Success! Click here to watch me present my bill in K12 Subcommittee to return power back to parents in Virginia! | | Eliminate Drop Box Success! | | We need to restore confidence in our elections. Im excited to inform you my bill to remove drop boxes has passed the house. This will save, money, time, and improve confidence in our elections. Click here | | Happy Birthday, Dale Hargrove Alderman of Hanover | | I stopped by Lola's Farmhouse Bistro and crashed former Hanover GOP Chair Dale Hargrove's Birthday Party. Her father Republican Delegate Frank Hargrove represented Hanover County in the House of Delegates and is the father of the modern Republican Conservative movement in Virginia. It is hard to believe, the last time my opponent ran at the state level in Virginia State Senate District 10, he ran as a Democrat against beloved Republican Conservative Frank Hargrove. | | Please support local businesses. Lola's Farmhouse Bistro is a great restaurant for a date night with your significant other. It was good to catch up with the owner Ronnie as well! | | We are making friends, and signing folks up to be delegates for the convention, all across State Senate District 10. Please go to www.john4va.com and pledge your support to be a delegate at our convention on May 6 at Buckingham County High School! | | Thank you to members of the Buckingham Farm Bureau, for stopping by and sharing concerns for farmers in Buckingham County. I'm glad to hear you are very much in support of the Ag bill I am working on with Delegate Michael Webert. This bill gives Virginia Farmers more time by extending the effective date of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan. | | Farm Bureau Provided Cheese Burgers for Lunch | | Thank you, to The Farm Bureau, for providing a delicious lunch, with Virginia Angus Cheese Burgers, to remind legislators that agriculture is the largest industry in Virginia. Thank you for all you do to support Virginia Farmers! | | Volunteers Wanted! Our team of staff and volunteers is growing. Thank you for helping us improve Virginia. If you want to volunteer on my campaign for State Senate, please email john@mcguireforvirginia.com. Please put, "volunteer", in the subject line. | | Success! My bill, HB 1891, a groundbreaking treatment (Learn more here) that helps those with traumatic brain injury, mental health, addiction, and autism, by establishing a Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation pilot program in Virginia. Thank you, to Brandon Soleau, a medically retired Army Ranger from the Ranger regiment, for sharing your expertise to help pass this bill in the General Assembly.
This bill will help people struggling with mental health, and I am excited it passed Health Welfare and Institutions Sub Committee this week, unopposed! I've been working on this legislation all summer with State Senator John Cosgrove. His Senate version SB1234 has already passed the Senate floor 40-0! | | Virginia State Capitol Art | | Much of Virginia’s history is depicted through art that is displayed in, and around, the Capitol. I highly suggest you sign up for a tour! | | Unfortunately, the Teebow Bill, a bill I chief co-partroned with Delegate Marie March to allow home school students to participate in public school sports died in committee again this year. I am a big proponent of Home School and I believe this is great bill for Virginia youth. We will keep pushing! | | American Veterans Vote (AVV) | | I am proud to be a founding member of "American Veterans Vote". Thank you COL Mike Flanagan USA (RETD) for delivering my official AVV T-shirt. Click here to learn more about AVV and why veterans should sign up and get involved. It is more important than ever for veterans to vote. | | Each day, individuals and groups visit legislators and share their concerns, which help us make the best decisions for Virginia. It is an honor to work on legislation for you. Thank you, for sharing your insight! | | Virginia National Guard Reception | | Virginia National Guard Senior Leaders, public servants within the gubernatorial administration, and members of the Virginia General Assembly, including Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears, attended the Virginia National Guard Reception. The evening event included a catered buffet meal by Mission BBQ, complementary beverage service, and brief comments from the Virginia National Guard leadership, and leaders of the Commonwealth of Virginia. | | Fluvanna SD10 Candidate Forum | | I really enjoyed talking with constituents in Fluvanna County about legislation I'm working on in the General Assembly, and my campaign to be your next State Senator. Together we will un-California Virginia! | | Louisa Tea Party SD10 Candidate Forum | | I really enjoyed talking with constituents in Fluvanna County about legislation I'm working on in the General Assembly, and my campaign to be your next State Senator. Together we will un-California Virginia! | | Senate District 10 Update: | | We will have a convention for State Senate District 10 at 10am on May 6th, at Buckingham H.S. The address is 78 Knights Rd., Buckingham, VA 23921. Please click here, and fill out the form to submit your commitment to being a delegate for John McGuire at the Senate District 10 convention. By signing up now, we can provide you with details as they come in. | | I am committed, as your Representative, to adhering to the principal duties of government, as stated in our Declaration of Independence, i.e., the protection of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I look forward to seeing you around the district. In the meantime, please continue the teamwork, and let me know what you are thinking. You can reach me during session through my Legislative Aid, Archer McGiffin, at deljmcguire@house.virginia.gov, or 804-698-1056.
Thank you, once again, for allowing me to serve you. | | Delegate John McGuire Jesus is my Savior Husband Father Navy SEAL Business Owner Pro-Life Pro-Gun America 1st Family Foundation 100 VCDL 100 NFIB 100
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