Senator Lashrecse Aird to Host Town Hall With Prospective Casino Operators
Senator Lashrecse Aird will host a public town hall with each company that has submitted a proposal to develop a resort destination casino in the City of Petersburg. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 14, from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Petersburg Public Library at 201 West Washington Street. Each prospective company will provide a presentation on their proposal and take questions from the public in attendance.
Senator Lashrecse Aird Nominated for EMILYs List’s Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
This week EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced that Virginia state Sen. Lashrecse Aird is a nominee for the 2024 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. Named in honor of the dedicated and courageous Gabrielle Giffords, the Rising Star Award celebrates an extraordinary woman serving in state or local office. The award honors a woman who demonstrates the sort of commitment to community, dedication to women and families, and determination and civility that have been the highlights of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ career, in and out of office