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February 21, 2025

Delegate Walker pushes for lower power bills in talks with AEP amid rising costs

ABC-13 WSET

Walker said he, along with fellow legislators, is working directly with AEP to help the company understand how prices are impacting customers. He said the production of energy is high across the board, making...

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February 10, 2025

Lynchburg delegate honors late anchor Mark Spain with heartfelt resolution

ABC-13 WSET

"We need to take time out here to remember the lives that he touched out here. I was just trying to do a little of that here today in the House of Delegates," Del. Walker said.

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February 9, 2025

Legislator commends retired Bedford sheriff and wife for protecting children

The News & Advance

Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, recently recognized former Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown and his wife, Janet, for their “exceptional dedication and service in safeguarding children and families from...

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February 6, 2025

Bills championed by Walker pass House of Delegates with bipartisan support

The News & Advance

As Virginia’s General Assembly reached the midpoint of the legislative session in Richmond this week, nine of the bills championed by Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, including proposals that address...

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February 17, 2025

Virginia bill targeting sexual extortion of renters heads to governor's desk for approval

ABC-13 WSET

"No one should have to choose between a roof over their head and their dignity,” Del. Walker said. “HB 1998 ensures that those who exploit and manipulate others for their own gain will face serious consequences...

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February 10, 2025

Delegate Walker's two-year fight for renters' rights bill moves to the senate

ABC-13 WSET

"There are some bad actors out here and these women need to be protected. That's what this bill is going to do . It's going to put more teeth in the courts, that if you take advantage of an individual...

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February 7, 2025

Bills to legalize retail marijuana pass both Virginia House and Senate again

WSLS 10

Walker, a vocal critic of cannabis legalization, believes the bill lacks sufficient enforcement mechanisms. In a recent statement, he said, “If passed, this legislation will bring even more marijuana into Virginia...

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February 5, 2025

Delegate Wendell Walker commends Sheriff (Ret.) Mike and Dr. Janet Brown

Bedford Bulletin

Delegate Wendell Walker (R-52) has recognized Sheriff (Ret.) Mike Brown and Dr. Janet Brown for their exceptional dedication and service in safeguarding children and families from online exploitation and...

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February 12, 2025

Mark Spain honored by John McGuire on House of Representatives floor

ABC-13 WSET

McGuire's words honoring Mark came the day after Delegate Wendell Walker introduced a resolution honoring his life into the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution was passed Monday.

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February 10, 2025

Virginia bill could grant adult adoptees access to original birth certificates

ABC-13 WSET

Delegate Wendell Walker, who introduced the bill, emphasized the importance of the legislation. "This is something that I really think needed to be fixed for a lot of individuals that were very passionate...

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February 6, 2025

Legislators prep for partisan battles in second half of General Assembly session

Cardinal News

“Persistence pays off, and while some good ideas didn’t make it through this year, I remain committed to finding common ground and pushing for practical solutions that serve our Commonwealth,” he said. 

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February 5, 2025

Retail marijuana sales bill passes House, heads to governor's desk

ABC-13 WSET

"There's certain people in Virginia that would rather make more money than take care of individuals and protect our young people from entering into drugs and drug addictions," Walker said.

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