Aaron Rouse to Hanover Dems: “We have no bigger challenge this year than to reelect President Biden.”
The Hanover Democratic Committee appreciated the opportunity to hear from State Sen. Aaron Rouse of Virginia Beach at its monthly meeting on Mar. 10. Rouse related a little of his own personal story of hard work and dedication that landed him on scholarship playing football at Virginia Tech and in the NFL. But he felt […]
Senator Aaron Rouse Sends Twelve Bills To The Governor’s Desk That Would Grow Our Economy, Protect Workers, and Build a Stronger Commonwealth for All Virginians
Today, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die, marking Senator Aaron Rouse’s second session representing Virginia Beach. Twelve of the bills that Senator Rouse patroned now head to Governor Youngkin for consideration. Governor Youngkin has already provided a recommended amendment to SB189, which the General Assembly will consider. Senator Rouse made the following statement regarding this year’s […]
Senator Aaron Rouse’s Legislation Creating a Retail Marijuana Market in Virginia passes House, Senate, heads to Governor’s Desk
Today, the Virginia House and Senate passed Senator Aaron Rouse’s legislation, Senate Bill 448, which legalizes retail marijuana sales in Virginia beginning on May 1, 2025. In response to the passage of the legislation in the House and Senate, Senator Rouse made the following statement: “Today, the Virginia House and Senate passed the legislation I […]
Former Virginia Tech football star Aaron Rouse makes a quick rise in the General Assembly
In just his second session in Richmond, he now chairs a major committee and has tackled two key pieces of legislation — legalizing “skill” games and retail cannabis. It’s not too far-fetched to say that Aaron Rouse’s career took an unexpected turn when the former NFL star decided to dedicate his life to public service. […]
Marijuana retail market bills advance after votes in General Assembly
Bills intended to launch Virginia’s recreational marijuana retail market took steps forward in the General Assembly this week. The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow legal sales of recreational pot to start in January 2025. Meanwhile, the House of Delegates on Monday passed legislation that would allow a few companies to begin […]
VA Senate and House Democrats Hold “Crossover” Priorities Press Conference
Today, Senate Caucus Chair Mamie Locke, Senator Aaron Rouse, House Democratic Caucus Chair Charniele Herring, and Delegate Shelly Simonds held a joint press conference to highlight their shared priorities following Crossover last week. Headed into Session, the caucuses shared their joint “Vision for Virginia” – a series of shared values, focused on creating an economy that works […]
Senator-elect Rouse gets rousing welcome on first day of session
When Aaron Rouse walked into a briefing room at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning he was met with a loud applause from members of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The night before the Virginia Beach City Council member and former NFL defensive back edged his Republican opponent, Kevin Adams, in a special election for a […]
Democrat Aaron Rouse to be sworn in after flipping Va. Senate seat
Aaron Rouse, a former National Football League player who runs a youth-focused nonprofit organization and served four years on the Virginia Beach City Council, will be sworn into the state Senate on Wednesday after unofficial results were finalized in the special election to fill the Virginia Beach-based seat. With the completed tabulation of provisional and […]
Aaron Rouse to be Democratic Nominee for SD-07 Special Election
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement on Aaron Rouse becoming the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 7th Senate District special election. “Congratulations to Aaron Rouse, a born and raised Virginian and faithful public servant, for becoming the Democratic nominee for the 7th State Senate District. Whether it was serving on the […]
Special election for Virginia’s 7th Senate District set for January 10
The seat became open Tuesday after Republican State Sen. Jen Kiggans resigned ahead of joining the U.S. House in January VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A special election for the Virginia Senate’s 7th District is set for Jan. 10, 2023, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Tuesday. The election will fill the seat that Republican State Senator […]
