Adam Ebbin

@AdamEbbin

Virginia State Senator representing Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax. Some tweets by staff.

Alexandria & Richmond, VA
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Joined December 2008
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  1. 3 hours ago

    This is great leadership from the federal level — prisons for profit are antithetical to the pursuit of justice. They are a losing deal for everyone except the shareholders of private prison companies. Next up, Virginia!

    BREAKING: Joe Biden today signed an executive order ending new federal contracts with private prisons.
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  2. Jan 22

    . and my bill to equitably legalize cannabis reports from Committee 8-7! It has been referred to the Judiciary Committee, where we will discuss a cornerstone of our policy proposal: criminal justice reform. Expect hearings to start early next week!

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  3. Jan 22

    You can follow along live here:

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  4. Jan 22

    This morning at 8 am: and my legislation to create a regulated, just adult-use market for cannabis is before the full Rehab and Social Services Committee after passing out of subcommittee 4-3

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  5. Jan 21

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  6. Jan 21

    The Senate passed my legislation 40-0 to expand local authority to fund flood prevention and mitigation. Alexandria has seen an alarming increase in flooding, and this bill gives our local gov the tools necessary to react to this NOW, as long-term projects are completed.

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  7. Jan 20

    It is a new day in America. Our 46th President, , our first Black, first Asian American, first female Vice President, . I am confident that President Biden and Vice President Harris will be leaders for all Americans. It's time to build back, together.

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  8. Jan 20

    After a long night of considering public comment and amendments, I am back in ’s marijuana sub for day two of hearings. We’re making great progress towards true equitable legalization — follow along:

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  9. Jan 19

    This morning I will present my and 's cannabis bill to a subcommittee of the Rehab & Social Services Committee. Step one of many on the way to equitable, progressive legalization. You can watch live here

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  10. Jan 18

    Another crucial step in the long fight for justice: 's bill to abolish the death penalty, which I gladly co-patron, passes committee by a vote of 10-4

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  11. Jan 16

    Thank you for your support! When you go to a medical professional, you need to be assured that you're getting accurate, timely medical advice. It's that simple.

    Conscience clauses are simply licenses to discriminate. This law never should have been enacted, and it is time to repeal it in Virginia. That's why we support Sen. 's SB 1178 to repeal the conscience clause for genetic counselors.
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    Jan 16

    My online Mount Vernon General Assembly Town Hall with and starts at 930 AM. Lee District Town Hall with Adam, Paul, and starts at 1 pm!

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  13. Jan 15

    I was sorry to see this important bill die in committee this morning. If Virginia decides to incarcerate an individual, then we must be responsible for their safe and fair treatment while incarcerated.

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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    . response to Chase: "Repeating lies does not make them true."

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  15. Retweeted
    Jan 13

    Today we open the with sadness as we mourn the loss of our friend and colleague Sen. Ben Chafin. We will miss you.

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  16. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    Amanda Chase encouraged the Trump-led deadly insurrection against the United States. She is a stain on our Commonwealth.

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  17. Jan 14

    …at-risk children.

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  18. Jan 14

    This bill will expunge the records of those arrested for marijuana possession, promote diverse participation in the new industry, and dedicate a large portion of revenues to repairing those harms and leveling the playing field for every student by providing pre-K education to…

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  19. Jan 14

    In 2021, and I will work to pass an equitable, forward-thinking bill to develop a regulated, adult-use market for cannabis which will reform our criminal justice system and begin the long process of undoing the harms of prohibition.

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  20. Jan 14

    prohibition has failed, and its failure has disproportionately impacted people of color.

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