Senator Jennifer B. Boysko

10/31/2022

November 15!

10/27/2022

I am always glad to hear from our local judges to receive an update and to keep lines of communication open.

Every year the Loudoun delegation meets with the judges of the 20th Circuit courts to learn about their case loads, staffing issues, and the other concerns. As more people are welcomed to our community from all over the world, this year we learned about the increasing need for interpreters.

Senator Jennifer B. Boysko Barbara Favola Elizabeth Guzman Delegate Michael J. Webert

10/26/2022

Today is the last day to submit a public comment opposing the 2022 proposed model policies!

You can submit a public comment before 11:59 pm: https://bit.ly/2022VATownHall

For more information on the proposed policies, check out Equality Virginia's Take Action guide: bit.ly/EQVAguide

10/20/2022

Polling Place Lookup - Virginia Department of Elections

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
I have heard from a number of constituents that Herndon, Virginia voters are receiving incorrect notices about their polling location from Virginia Office of Elections. The notices are incorrectly telling them to go to the City of Fairfax to cast their ballots. This is NOT ACCURATE! You should check your polling place online.

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09/28/2022

Join me tonight for a panel on the Model Policies for Treatment of Transgender Students.

TONIGHT! Join us for a moderated panel discussion with former VA Education Secretary Atif Qarni, Senator Jennifer B. Boysko, Danica Roem - Virginia Delegate and Delegate Marcus Simon.

RSVP: bit.ly/ModelPolicyPanel

09/17/2022

Many of you have seen the harmful policy changes Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin released yesterday relating to trans students in our public schools. Most importantly, to all the LGBTQ+ students out there, we see you, we support you. Just like all of the children in our Commonwealth, you make Virginia beautiful and deserve the safety to thrive– everywhere. We developed the original policies related to our most vulnerable students in 2020 because we understood that for students who do not have supportive families, forced-outing can lead to decreased mental wellness, as well as financial and housing insecurity. Delegate Marcus Simon and I sponsored the legislation creating the work group comprised of parents, students, teachers, and members of the public to develop the model policies set forth in 2021. I participated in every meeting.

The changes unilaterally handed down by Governor Youngkin on Friday will put our vulnerable transgender and nonbinary students at further risk for bullying and harassment. Despite Governor Youngkin’s political gamesmanship in his quest to compete with the cruel policies of Ron DeSantis and to divert attention from the issues at hand around abortion, we will continue to work collaboratively with our families and schools to assure that all students are safe and feel welcomed in their schools. Equality LoudounEquality Virginia Human Rights Campaign PFLAG National Virginia Senate Democrats

09/16/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Inova Adult Sickle Cell Town Hall. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Inova is hosting a virtual Adult Sickle Cell Town Hall next Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 4 – 8 pm. Open to patients, providers, caregivers, allies, and advocates, experts will address sickle cell topics ranging from screening and management for newborns, children and adults to mental health considerations, transfusions and the latest developments related to gene therapy. Register at https://bit.ly/3dj41iT.

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each ye...

09/13/2022

Despite law, few Virginia school districts adopt state model transgender policies - Virginia Mercury

When we worry about the mental health of our students it’s crucial to remember that evidence based policies save lives. Our trans kids are deserving of kindness and compassion, just like everyone else. I was proud to carry this legislation with and to serve on the workgroup that took input from parents, students, teachers and administrators from around the Commonwealth to create these thoughtful policies.

As of early September, only 10% of Virginia school boards have adopted the state's model transgender policies, says an advocacy group.

09/12/2022

Honored to be part of this great team!

08/25/2022

Urgent need for Type O Blood. Please consider donating.

08/23/2022

Hi neighbors, I am the State Senate's representative to NVTA and I need your input. Here's how to tell us what's on your mind regarding transportation in Northen VA 👇

NVTA’s TransAction Public Hearing is right around the corner and we want to hear from you! Follow the link to register to provide testimony in-person or virtually via Zoom: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJxJrBpHxCsKXRXe_k5Ferk-dEvt6JmZ4Pp1o9lyjL_PwsDQ/viewform
Registration closes Sept. 6th at 5 p.m.

08/23/2022

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking public input on Northern Virginia’s long-range transportation plan, TransAction, with goals to enhance mobility, increase accessibility and improve resiliency by planning for an equitable, sustainable and safe multimodal transportation network. The draft TransAction Plan, which is updated every five years, addresses regional transportation needs through 2045, by which the population in Northern Virginia is projected to grow by 23% and employment by 33%. The TransAction Plan, comprised of 429 candidate transportation projects totaling more than $75 billion, identifies potential investments to meet the growing needs for travel throughout Northern Virginia and beyond.

NVTA’s TransAction Public Hearing is right around the corner and we want to hear from you! Follow the link to register to provide testimony in-person or virtually via Zoom: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJxJrBpHxCsKXRXe_k5Ferk-dEvt6JmZ4Pp1o9lyjL_PwsDQ/viewform
Registration closes Sept. 6th at 5 p.m.

08/20/2022

Urgent need for Type O Blood. Please consider donating.

08/19/2022

Inova Blood Donor Services has less than a two-day supply of O blood on the shelves to support our patients. Asking that all O donors make an appointment today or walk-in to one of our local donor centers.

Schedule an appointment online at www.inovablood.org or call us at 1-866-256-6372.

08/10/2022

Sharing the good news of a fare free September at VRE.

VRE is FREE in September! To thank riders who continued using VRE service throughout the pandemic and to welcome returning and new riders, VRE will go fare free in September. No tickets will be sold, no ticket checks by the conductors – just a fare-free easy commute.

What you need to do:
For many VRE riders, you need to do nothing. Simply board the train of your choice and enjoy the ride.

If you are a federal employee or a private sector employee and you receive a transit benefit through the SmartBenefits program, you should delete your allocation of benefits to VRE or VRE Mobile for the month of September. This will put your benefit dollars on your SmarTrip card for the month for use on Metro. Unused funds at the end of September will be returned to your agency/employer through the normal return process.

If you pay for your VRE tickets using pre-tax dollars deducted from your paycheck, please get with your employer to suspend the pre-tax deduction for the month of September.

We look forward to seeing everyone onboard in September and meeting many new riders.

Please call us at 703-684-1001 or reach out through [email protected] if you have any questions.

08/04/2022

After a years-long effort, Virginia will soon do away with a tax on menstrual products

So proud of the years of work, the persistence and passion of the advocates who fought to get rid of the inequitable tax on menstrual supplies. Signed by the Governor today, my bill SB 451 also gets rid of the state tax on diapers and on groceries. All Virginians will see the results of our work when the bill takes effect and they head out to the supermarket. Congrats to Holly Seibold and all of the advocates who traveled to Richmond to testify for so many years!

Like many laws, the effort to get rid of the sales tax on menstrual products started as an idea.

07/26/2022

Outage Map

A tree fell on a power line during the night. There are approximately 350 households in Herndon without power. See the map below. I have been communicating with our local Dominion Energy representative. It will take a few hours to get our service back. I will update as I receive new info.

07/24/2022

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07/22/2022

1 in 4 young adults live with a parent, grandparent or older sibling, research shows

1 in 4 young adults live with a parent, grandparent or older sibling, research shows

That's almost three times higher than 50 years ago. Finances and caregiving are the driving factors behind multigenerational households, according to the Pew Research Center.

07/14/2022

Toll Setting Process

Did you miss the virtual public hearing on toll rates and pay-by-plate? The video, plus Q&A, are now posted. An in-person hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 18.

2022 Toll Road Rate Setting Process The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will provide information in public sessions and solicit comments from the community about proposed toll rate increases along the Dulles Toll Road.

07/11/2022

Virginia LCV has recognized me as a for earning a 100% ranking in this year’s . I’m ready to keep working together on climate and our environment!
View the full scorecard: valcv.org/2022Scorecard

07/10/2022

So happy for the Williams family! Millie is adorable.

06/25/2022

Loudoun County Public Schools will provide free meal services this summer for students ages 18 and younger.

Meal kits can be picked up at Park View High, Rolling Ridge Elementary, Sterling Elementary and Sugarland Elementary schools on Mondays, between June 27 - August 8 from 9:30 and 11 a.m. (while supplies last). Meal kits will include breakfast and lunch for 7 days. There is no requirement that the food be consumed on-site - it is for pick-up only.

For questions or more information, please reach out to LCPS School Nutrition Services at [email protected]

06/25/2022

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06/24/2022

Abortion is on the ballot this November, and we will hold anti-choice Republicans accountable. We will replace them up and down the ballot with Democratic pro-choice women who will fight for our rights and freedoms and expand abortion access to anyone who needs it. https://win.emilyslist.org/a/20220617_social_postdobbs

06/24/2022

LIVE from our Bans Off rally in DC!

LIVE from our Bans Off rally in DC!

06/24/2022

is still legal in , but we must to and maintain our access to in VA. This comes down to the states and those we put in the seats of our . Let's hope we can welcome those from other states to get the care they need!

06/24/2022

Although expected, today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns Roe v. Wade, is devastating. It eviscerates long-established civil rights and puts millions of lives in jeopardy with the stroke of a pen.

When Roe v. Wade was decided almost 50 years ago, it established that every person has a right to privacy, particularly when it relates to the decision to become a parent. The Court recognized the autonomy of every woman and pregnant person to make their own choices about what was best for themselves– and this decision has remained the law of the land ever since.

But now, our nation faces a new reality where bodily autonomy and freedom to make medical decisions are not legally protected as a matter of federal law. Make no mistake: Abortion is still legal in Virginia, but this legal protection is in jeopardy as legislators attempt to roll back abortion rights every year. With the wrong people in office, these attempts may be successful. And it is Virginians and people seeking abortion services in our Commonwealth who will pay the price.

This ruling affects every person in this nation - whether they are a person who can become pregnant or the loved one of people who can become pregnant. But the burden of this decision will disproportionately hurt marginalized communities, including Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks, low-income people, young people, old people, and those who live in rural areas.

The right to abortion is not just the right to a medical procedure – it is the right to make the most important decision about one’s life, free of governmental interference. The right to abortion is the right to determine one’s future, to protect one’s health, to put one’s family first, to own one’s body and decide what happens to it. Forcing pregnancy upon people is wrong and puts the lives of women and people who can become pregnant in peril.

Although this ruling is downright appalling, we promise you that the ACLU of Virginia will work tirelessly to ensure that: a) abortion remains safe and legal in Virginia; b) that any person who does not want to be pregnant does not have to be; and c) that no person is criminalized for not wanting to be pregnant, not being able to carry a pregnancy to term, or for assisting someone who does not carry a pregnancy to term.

We will never stop working to ensure that Virginia remains a place where women and people who can become pregnant are empowered to make choices for their lives and determine their own futures. Now is the time for Virginians to join together and fight. We’re not giving up – we're just getting started.

06/24/2022

We Won't Go Back | Events Map

We Won't Go Back | Events Map

Join a We Won't Go Back event near you.

06/24/2022

Today, the United States Supreme Court voted to overturn and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in a 6-3 decision. This cruel decision fully strikes down federal protections of abortion rights. The status of abortion is now up to each state to decide, with 13 states enacting trigger laws, quickly banning abortion for patients. The majority of Americans support abortion rights and this decision creates severe inequities in access for abortion-seekers across the country.

Despite this ruling, abortion remains legal in Virginia.

Together, we are going hard to make sure that everyone has the care they need to control their bodies and build their futures.
That means no politicians, no bans, no judges should block our personal medical decisions. It’s not over. We have strength in numbers and power in our united voices.

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia to take action TODAY: https://weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/scotusteam

06/24/2022

First and foremost, abortion is still legal in Virginia and will remain legal even though the national right to abortion has just been revoked.

The most important thing you can do right now is to make sure Virginians know this.

Virginia is one of the few states in the South that does not have a trigger law, making it still legal to get an abortion here even with Roe's protections gone.

We also recently repealed numerous anti-abortion restrictions that make accessing abortion in the Commonwealth easier.

Next thing, people from nearby states will have to travel to Virginia to access abortion. They're going to need support. It is now critical to support clinic staff and abortion funds.

Abortion funds will have an influx of out of state callers who need money to be able to travel to Virginia to access abortion care. Set up monthly donations to help them expand access, and spread the word of their existence so people know where to get help!
ARCH- archfund.org
Blue Ridge Abortion Fund- blueridgeabortionfund.org
Hampton Roads Reproductive Justice League- hrrjl.com
New River Abortion Access Fund- newriverabortionfund.org
Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project- rrfp.net

Independent clinics also need your support as they will have an influx of patients to serve. Help abortion providers open up 2 new clinics in Virginia by donating to their GoFundMe's!

Bristol, VA: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-abortion-safe-and-legal-in-bristol?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Richmond, VA: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sevenhillsfamilymedicine

It is also very important to avoid sharing misinformation and bad messaging !!

In the coming days, there will be a lot of alarmism. While this is a dark moment for human rights in our country, repro orgs have been preparing for this. Listen to us.

The anti-abortion movement wants there to be chaos and misinformation. They want to invoke fear and hopelessness. We cannot let them. We must lean on each other and the strong networks that already exist to share ACCURATE and IMPACTFUL messaging.
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There are so many other ways you can plug into our movement. Here are a few:

Become a Practi-Cab volunteer!
Drive people to their abortion appointments and offer emotional support: https://secure.everyaction.com/0EKqu2APtESwUa1OkHrxKw2

Join our Storytelling Program!
Learn how to write and share your abortion story: https://secure.everyaction.com/GPyWQerHckis2L8QUbCo9g2

Become a Student Advocacy Fellow!
https://secure.everyaction.com/hmyZUKRlA0yRxivcoD_UVg2

Become a volunteer!
We always need new volunteers to help us with our events and actions. Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/nyjRS3GqmE6y7pvomoJvrA2

Sign up to receive action alerts so you stay in the know: https://secure.everyaction.com/OXUkbbY3BUChiTLoodsp0A2

06/24/2022

Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade | Center for Reproductive Rights

Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade | Center for Reproductive Rights

“The Court’s opinion delivers a wrecking ball to the constitutional right to abortion, destroying the protections of Roe v. Wade, and utterly disregarding

06/24/2022

BREAKING: SCOTUS has overturned the right to abortion, and with it, greenlit the harm and violence that pregnant people will be forced to suffer.

We refuse to back down. No matter what the Court says, .

06/24/2022

Politicians shouldn’t decide whether or how many children we should have. We must make sure that abortion is safe, affordable, & accessible in Virginia. You can count on me to fight for your ability to make those decisions for yourself without government interference!

06/21/2022

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Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to under 5 years (Pfizer) and under 6 years (Moderna) are now available. The Virginia Department of Health urges parents and guardians to talk to their pediatricians or other healthcare providers about vaccinating their youngest children. http://ow.ly/abMb50JAUpA

06/14/2022

Today I released a Joint Statement with Senator Stanley and Delegate Bell. It is good news that the troubled Envigo facility is closing. We ask that Envigo allow the 3000 dogs and puppies still at the facility to be adopted into loving homes.

06/14/2022

Envigo medical dog breeding facility to close after 8News investigation, federal complaint and PETA probe

Envigo medical dog breeding facility to close after 8News investigation, federal complaint and PETA probe

The company behind the Envigo dog breeding facility under fire by federal investigators announced their Cumberland County facility will close. The announcement late Monday night comes hours after t…

06/05/2022

05/25/2022

Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence · Fairfax County Democratic Committee

Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence · Fairfax County Democratic Committee

Nearly ten years after Sandy Hook, little children and teachers are mass murdered in their classrooms. Another young adult male with easy access to assault weapons matches the suburban teen who murdered with racist rage in Buffalo. Take action now. Join us tonight. Bring your own candles and one for...