Virginia Grassroots Coalition Annual Press Conference: PRIORITY BILLS for 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

An annual Friday Power Lunch program highlighting the Virginia Grassroots Coalitions (VGC) priority bills 2025 for the upcoming General Assembly that kicks off on January 8, 2025.

The VGC is an active hub for grassroots activists working together on electoral and legislative advocacy and actions. The VGC has an active Legislative Working Group centered on supporting and advocating for the policy of their interest area.

The Press Conference is an opportunity to hear from the working group leaders and the legislators championing the bills.

After the presentations, attendees are welcome to ask questions.

Moderated by Dr. Luisa Boyarski, Director, Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership and Associate Research Professor and Leader of VGC

Virginia Grassroots Coalition Working Group Leaders:

Marianne Burke – Education

April Breslaw – Constitutional Amendments
Meredith Haines – Climate and Clean Energy Working Group
Nancy Morgan – Campaign Finance Reform
Rob Poggenklass – Criminal Justice Reform

Elected participating to date by video or live:

Senator Ghazala Hashmi,
Senator Jennifer Boysko,
Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker,
Delegate Josh Cole,
Delegate Rip Sullivan