House Democratic leader wants full debate on proposed gun laws already killed Evan Jones February 28, 2018 1 minute read The Democratic leader in the House of Delegates issued a direct and public challenge yesterday to the Republican Speaker of the House — to re-open consideration of proposed gun laws. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Stonewall Middle School name change on the tableNext: Founding dean at VT-C Medical School to retire Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026