>>VA Lawmakers From Both Parties Holding Town Hall Meetings
(Newport News, VA) -- Out of over 183-thousand residents, more than 300 people attended a town hall with Democratic U.S. Representative Bobby Scott in Newport News. Kyle Wilson has the details.Preview: Voicer Script:
Democrat attendees expressed concerns about various issues including transgender rights, Department of Education cuts, and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. While Democratic lawmakers have been holding in-person gatherings, some Republicans have opted for telephone town halls or virtual meetings to get feedback from voters. The Virginian-Pilot reports organizations have hosted their own town halls in lieu of representatives and, now that they are not the national majority, Democrats are encouraging voters to apply pressure on their elected officials.