Media Mentions

State delegates ask McDonnell to stop CSB cut

Letter asks for a 12-month reprieve on cut that threatens to leave vulnerable people without work programs. It is signed by state Sens. John Miller, D-Newport News; Mamie Locke, D-Hampton; and Thomas Norment Jr., R-James City; and Dels. Tom Gear, R-Hampton; Jeion Ward, D-Hampton; Robin Abbott, D-Newport News; and Mamye E. BaCote, D-Newport News. The letter said all 74 voucher recipients are adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "Many of these individuals are adults in their 50s and 60s and all of their parents and guardians are aged."

People with disabilities face losing their jobs

Arc President/CEO Kasia Grzelkowski addressed family members of people with disabilities who stand to lose their programs at two public meetings at the agency on Thursday. The first meeting attracted more than 50 people and state Dels. Robin Abbott, D-Newport News, and G. Glenn Oder, R-Newport News. The two delegates said they would seek to reverse the $510,000 cut the Community Services Board is making in its budget in response to reductions in state support.

Video: Delegate Kirkland Cox responds to Delegate Abbott's speech on mental health

 

Delegate Robin Abbott stands up for Virginians with mental health and physical disabilities and their families

Video of a 2/23/10 speech by Delegate Abbott before the Virginia House of Delegates which has received quite a lot of attention.

In wake of legislator's ODU deal, rival calls for ethics reform

By Bill Sizemore The Virginian-Pilot © August 13, 2009 NEWPORT NEWS Del. Phillip Hamilton’s re-election opponent today unveiled an ethics reform initiative that she said would bring more accountability and transparency to Virginia’s lawmaking process.

Meet Democrats’ Hope for the 93rd: Robin Abbott wants to ‘give back’

The Virginia Gazette, Wednesday, July 8, 2009; by Steve Vaughan

Most Heated Delegate Races in a Decade

NBC 29 (Charlottesville VA), July 6, 2009 by Adam Rhew

Warner to help 93rd Challenger

The Virginia Gazette; Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Steve Vaughan

Candidate Profile: Robin Abbott - Fighting For The People Of The 93rd District

ElectWomen Magazine; Jun 7th, 2009 by Brandy Bailey

Democrat Supes Unopposed, So Far: GOP Seeks Candidates As Deadline Nears

The Virginia Gazette; Wednesday, June 3, 2009 by Steve Vaughan

House Races Look Even Financially: In 93rd Both Have Cash, In 64th Both Don't

The Virginia Gazette; Wednesday, June 3, 2009 by Steve Vaughan

Candidate Spotlight: Robin Abbott

The Farm Team; May 8, 2009 by Jessica Smocer

Housing Troubles Attract Scammers

Daily Press - Newport News, Va. Author: Peter Dujardin; Veronica Chufo; Date: Mar 22, 2009 Section: Local

Hard-Working Mom Earns A New Title: Graduate

[Final Edition] Daily Press - Newport News, Va. Author: Kimberly Miller, Daily Press; Date: May 10, 1998 Section: Local

Following Her Dreams Mom Juggling School, Volunteering To Become Lawyer

[Final Edition] Daily Press - Newport News, Va. Author: Virginia Biggins, Daily Press; Date: Sep 12, 1996 Section: Denbigh Life

Happy Club Helps Spread Smiles

[Middle Peninsula Edition] Daily Press - Newport News, Va. Author: Daily Press Date: Apr 26, 1995 Section: Neighbors - Middle Peninsula