Shelly Simonds
@shelly_simonds
Delegate to the Virginia House representing Newport News in the 70th District. Lifting other people up is my job!
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Be sure to stop by on Saturday! Thank you RIVERSIDE for connecting with families around gun safety… this IS public health! Steve Jackson Top 1% Of Influential People Network Newport News Schools
🚨#BREAKING: 105+ lawmakers from 10 states have sent a joint letter to PJM Interconnection urging PJM to accelerate #RenewableEnergy deployment. Delays are driving up energy costs and straining grid reliability. The letter outlines five steps PJM can take: ncelenviro.org/state-legislat…
Families in Virginia are feeling the pressure of rising energy bills. Today, I am joining 105+ legislators in urging PJM to fast-track renewables — the most affordable, reliable energy sources available. Learn more from National Caucus of Environmental Legislators: ncelenviro.org/articles/state…
We are America’s first port! Celebrating Hampton Roads ties to the maritime industry with Virginia Maritime at the 105th annual Maritime Banquet.#virginiaMeansMaritime
Celebrating a new outdoor classroom at Menchville HS by HRSD and US-A Joint Venture. The courtyard was built as a “thank you” to the neighborhood during the construction of the SWIFT water treatment project. An over $400,000 donation! Newport News Schools Menchville HS
Attending an emergency meeting on a lack of funding for Community College programs. The problem is demand is outpacing state funding for Fast Forward — the short courses offering workforce credentials. “If we all ran these courses 24-7 there would still be demand.” Virginia Peninsula Community College
When it comes to workforce, “We don’t have time to slow talent deployment in our region,” said Dr. Brannon of Virginia Peninsula Community College
We need to pay attention to this funding gap because the first question from new businesses coming to Hampton Roads is about our workforce potential, according to Doug Smith of Hampton Roads Alliance “If we don’t have the people for these jobs we won’t succeed.”
Today we launch more housing options in downtown Newport News with the new Shipyard Flats— 91 apartments and commercial spaces in the old Montgomery Ward department stores. City of Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones
Having enough homes for everyone is essential to healthy stable communities said Rep. Bobby Scott. Leaders need to ensure we have a variety of housing options because “It’s like musical chairs; when the music stops if you don’t have enough housing someone will get left out.” City of Newport News
The Trump Administration can find $20 billion for a bailout to help his ultra right-wing friend, Argentina President Javier Milei, but they’ll let 40 million Americans go hungry when funding for SNAP benefits runs out next week. I joined Sen. Danica Roem, Voices for Virginia's Children, TCI, The
The Shipyard Flats were built with Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and show how we can convert office space into housing. Mamie Locke said “As chair of the Virginia Housing Commission this is a great example of what we can accomplish!” City of Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones
