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Ben Chafin
@Chafin4Senate
Representing the 38th District in the Virginia State Senate
benchafin.comJoined June 2014
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Thank you to #LegislativeChampions and for fighting for solutions for the skyrocketing healthcare costs for educators. We know you will keep fighting.
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Proud to be recognized along with and for our work in reducing the SOL testing burden in Virginia. There’s no doubt we still administer entirely too many standardized tests in Virginia. We will keep working!
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In mtgs w/ + , leaders discussed their projects: using energy generation to attract investment + partnership + enabling entrepreneurial ecosystems + marketing SWVA for data center investment. #InvestSWVA
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is working in a strategic, creative and bold way to bring business investment opportunities to Southwest Virginia #InvestSWVA
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ICYMI: on new regional marketing & growth initiative. Economic development is the ultimate team sport in Virginia @DelTPillion
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Innovative leadership style -- SWVA legislators @DelTPillion taking economic development into their own hands #InvestSWVA
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I am a farmer endorsed and trusted by local Southwest Virginia farmers. I am honored to receive the AgPAC endorsement for my reelection. As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I will always fight to protect and promote agriculture.
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Great to be with the Pulaski County Republican Women's Club for their annual BBQ. Wonderful gathering of members of our community, supporters, and dedicated friends including , , and our local candidates. is fired up to win in November.
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In today’s technology driven society, access to the internet is imperative to economic development, education, and quality of life. I am committed to seeing more homes in Southwest Virginia gain access to the internet and will continue to fight for new funding.
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Glad to join @DelTPillion and to congratulate Michelle Jenkins and Fred Rowlett on their official swearing-in as judges. They’ll do a great job for our region.
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We had a packed room of fired up Republicans tonight for the Dot Sheffey Banquet. Great to be with and all of my fellow Republican candidates.
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Great to be at the VCEA annual meeting w/ & to discuss the reinstatement of the coal tax credit. Our SWVA delegation appreciates the administration for recognizing the importance of this credit & working w/ us to support our coal miners & coal mining.
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Great GOP rally in Buchanan County with @DelTPillion and Del. Morefield!! Folks ready to #VoteGOP Tuesday 🇺🇸
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With the Raven Community tonight celebrating the opening of the Raven Theatre and the Wilson Ice Cream Shop. Together we can rebuild our communities and preserve the rich history of the region. Honored to have fought for funding at the Virginia Tobacco Revitalization Commission.
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Great to be with the Pulaski County Republican Women for their annual BBQ tonight along with Congressman , Delegate , and our local officials. Always a big crowd to support our candidates and discuss important issues facing our communities.
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What a wonderful crowd today at E Dillon & Company's headquarters in Swords Creek, Russell County to celebrate their 150th anniversary! Along with @DelTPillion and , we took a great tour of the facilities and got to spend the day with so many of our constituents.
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Great to be at in Lebanon today with @DelTPillion to present resolutions celebrating the anniversary of the establishment of the CGI Southwest Virginia Technology Center of Excellence. CGI is a wonderful corporate partner in the region with an outstanding workforce.
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Today was a great day for Dickenson County and SWVA! I joined & to welcome SAIC & the initial 40 jobs that will be created at their new location in Clintwood. We are also thrilled the Governor announced the SIGNING OF THE COAL TAX CREDIT.
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Honored to receive the Virginia Sheriffs' Institute Legislator of the Year Award. Virginia Sheriffs and deputies put their lives on the line everyday to protect our communities. While you have our backs at home, I will have your backs in Richmond. #Sheriff #LawEnforcement
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After weather conditions at the airport prevented me from getting to Lebanon to sign SB449, HB1174 & HB1362, I was glad to call in & recognize the legislators & families who fought to make them law. These bills will help us detect & treat disorders that threaten newborns’ lives
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On this blessed Good Friday, we celebrated signing Ruby Kate's Law, which will help protect newborn children in the Virginia. The Lebanon community has banded together behind Ruby Kate and the Leonard Family. #RubyKatesFight #FightforRubyKate #RubyKatesBill
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Good to be on WCYB this morning with @WCYB_Bailey @DelTPillion @SpeakerCox talking about issues in Richmond.
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It is always wonderful to have folks from back home visit the Capitol during Session. This morning, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of dentists from Southwest Virginia. #GeneralAssembly #swva #Virginia #Dentist
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Students in #SWVA are blessed to have Legislators that listen to our concerns and then advocate for our needs! @DelTPillion
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Area lawmakers look ahead to the 2018 session which begins Wednesday in Richmond. heraldcourier.com/news/virginia-
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On this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women that have bravely served in all branches of the military. Thank you and your families for your sacrifice. Your courage allows America to be the great and free nation it is. #VeteransDay2017
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Always great to be at the Dickenson GOP's Victory Dinner. We are fired up & ready to elect , & !
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I hope 's change on sanctuary cities is real. With his record, hard to tell. Read more here:
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Toured to discuss healthcare issues. Staff at the hospital do amazing work.Thank you for all you do to serve the region.
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It is a pleasure to have tonight working with all the Region 7 Superintendents !
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Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote on November 7th. Learn how you can register to vote by 5:00 PM today! register.gop
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. is pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-American energy, pro-life, & pro-2nd Amendment. If you name it, Ed’s on the right side of it.
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The Democrats in the Southwest part of Virginia have been abandoned by their Party. Republican Ed Gillespie will never let you down!
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We are heading to Virginia. Looking forward to supporting my friend . He will make a great Governor for the Commonwealth.
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The McAuliffe-Northam admin has underfunded and overlooked the Coalfield Expressway. will fight for funding the CFX #SWVA
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The McAuliffe-Northam admin shouldn't have ignored @BillCarrico's inquiry. I'll make the Coalfields Xpwy a priority. wcyb.com/news/virginia/
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