Q&A: Sen. Janet Howell, 32nd Senate District

Howell is running against Patrick Forrest in the 32nd Senate District election Nov. 8

By Nicole Trifone Email the author October 18, 2011 

Sen. Janet Howell (D) and Patrick Forrest (R) are vying for the 32nd District Senate seat, which will be decided Nov. 8. Patch sent in the same questionnaire to each candidate. The following are Howell's unedited responses. Forrest did not return answers for the questionnaire.

By: Leah Fabel | Examiner Staff Writer Follow Her @lfabel | 07/19/11 8:05 PM

Virginia's budget posted a surplus for the second consecutive year, allowing the state to begin to replenish its rainy-day reserves and contribute to its ailing state pension fund.

FAIRFAX, Va. (WUSA) -- The Virginia State Crime Commission is considering adopting a version of Caylee's Law, which would make it a felony for a parent or guardian to fail to report a child missing within 24 hours.

State Sen. Janet Howell has received 400 emails from constituents all urging her to pass the law.  Howell, the commission chair, said upon reviewing the state code they discovered there is no requirement for reporting missing children.  A bill to change that would likely be introduced in January.

Written by Delia Gonçalves

Saturday, June 4, 2011

RESTON - Candidates running for 2011's election on November 8, including Senator Janet Howell, welcomed Democratic Party volunteers, supporters and other members of the community to the grand opening of their Reston headquarters.

Delegate Ken Plum, Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins and Hunter Mill School Board Candidate Pat Hynes will join Senator Howell in the Reston office.