Virginia delegates talk priorities for upcoming session
 

ABC-13 WSET

Republican Delegate Wendall Walker with the 23rd district says he is excited to take citizen's concerns straight to the people who can make a difference. He says he is putting in several bills...

January 11, 2021

Local delegates say a proposed redistricting amendment is a win
 

ABC-13 WSET

 Republican Wendell Walker, who represents Virginia’s 23rd District in the House of Delegates, said it will help keep things fair. “By leveling the playing field and allowing a more bipartisan...

September 16, 2020

Bausch + Lomb to invest more than $35M in Lynchburg, create 79 jobs

The News and Advance

Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, said the expansion is exciting news to the Lynchburg area, especially amid uncertain times. “Any time a business expands, wherever they are...

July 8, 2020

Lynchburg area legislators join Amherst crowd in urging Virginia to reopen

The News and Advance

Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, said during the tailgate no elected official should have the right to tell him he cannot attend church...

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May 9, 2020

Virginia becomes center of national gun debate; House, Senate pass gun control bills

ABC-13 WSET

"We're not gonna sacrifice or give up our freedoms and liberties and have our Second Amendment violated," said Republican Del. Wendell Walker. "No! I think now is the time to rally...

January 30, 2020

Lynchburg City Council votes down Second Amendment resolution

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Despite concerns voiced by more than 100 Lynchburg residents during a marathon meeting that lasted until 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Lynchburg City Council voted not...

January 15, 2020

Republicans win Lynchburg-area House races

The News and Advance

Walker campaigned as an advocate for the Second Amendment and religious liberty while strongly opposing abortion and new taxes. He will succeed Del. Scott Garrett, R-Lynchburg, who...

November 5, 2019

Bill to provide funds to schools for needed repairs headed to Virginia House

ABC-13 WSET

"I think there's needs out there, there's no question there," said Walker. "It's a matter of priority of spending. That's what we hear as far as legislators try to determine those priorities...

February 4, 2021

Petition to elect school board members in Lynchburg gains steam

The News and Advance

Wendell Walker, R-23rd, who was in attendance Saturday, said of the more than 130 different localities in the commonwealth, fewer than 20 ...

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June 15, 2021