Harrisonburg, VA – Today Delegate Wilt is proud to announce he has received an endorsement from Rockingham and City of Harrisonburg Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson. First elected in 2011, Sheriff Hutcheson is a well trusted and long standing community servant. Sheriff Hutcheson had this to say about Delegate Wilt: “For as long as I’ve known him, […]
As of July 1, legislation passed during the 2021 General Assembly session, with few exceptions, is now law. This session the Democratic majority continued advancing a significant number of their progressive priorities that I believe move the Commonwealth in the wrong direction and, without course correction, will have negative unintended consequences for years to come. […]
Richmond- On Thursday Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Rockingham) was presented the Legislator of the Year award by the Brain Injury Association of Virginia at a ceremony in Richmond. He received the award for his work in successfully pursuing legislation benefitting individuals impacted by brain injury in both the 2020 and 2021 General Assembly Sessions. “While I’m […]
Hits the Ground Running in Reelection to House of Delegates Harrisonburg, VA – Conservative champion Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Rockingham) announced today the hiring of a campaign manager to steer his reelection efforts in the Virginia House of Delegates 26th District. Jimmy Spinella, a seasoned operative with years of experience across the east coast of the […]
The final business of the 2021 Regular Session and Special Session I wrapped up yesterday as we “returned” for the Reconvene Session to handle the Governor’s amendments to legislation and the budget. Parole Board ScandalThe first noteworthy issue was the consideration of the Governor’s budget language for a non-investigation “investigation” of the Inspector General’s handling […]
Harrisonburg – Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway) released the following statement after being declared the Republican Nominee for the 26th House of Delegates District. Delegate Wilt was the only individual to file for the Republican nomination. “I am pleased to stand for reelection as the Republican nominee for the 26th House District. It has been a […]
Harrisonburg- On Thursday Governor Northam signed a bill into law that aims to make it easier for students with a brain injury to receive the appropriate educational supports and services in school. Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway) patroned the bill during the 2021 Legislative Session after hearing from a local mother who faced difficulties in getting […]
Harrisonburg- On Friday Governor Northam signed a bill into law that many in the agriculture and conservation community believe will be a helpful new tool to encourage local producers to implement water quality improvement practices. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway), will offer an enhanced tax credit to farmers that implement certain best […]
Harrisonburg- On Wednesday Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway) filed legislation to establish a task force dedicated to ensuring Virginia’s students do not permanently fall behind as a result of the pandemic and subsequent remote learning environment. The task force calls for 22 members, including state education leaders, teachers, parents, legislators and other education officials and citizen […]
Harrisonburg- On Monday Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Broadway) reintroduced his proposal to amend Virginia’s Constitution to give the General Assembly a say in the Governor’s emergency orders. Delegate Wilt originally offered the resolution during the recently concluded special session, but the committee that handles proposed constitutional amendments never convened. He is confident it will be given […]
