Richmond, Va. – The Rural Caucus for the General Assembly of Virginia elected its two key leaders for the 2022 session in its first meeting of the year, the Center for Rural Virginia announced today. Senator Emmett Hanger will serve as Chairman and Del. Emily Brewer as Vice Chairwoman. Senator Hanger has served in the Virginia Senate since 1996 and previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates since being first elected in 1983. A resident of Augusta County, he represen

RICHMOND, Va. – The 2022 Rural Caucus Reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2 in Richmond. Co-hosted by the Center for Rural Virginia and the Virginia Association of Counties, this annual event brings together state, business and civic leaders to explore the future of rural Virginia, and encourages collaboration and discussion around issues affecting the vitality and prosperity of communities. “This Rural Caucus Reception is a timely forum for discussing the latest measur