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General Assembly ceremonially gavels in before leaving town thanks to Richmond’s water crisis

The 2025 General Assembly session is officially here…kind of. “Normally this place is bustling, there are lots of people cramming into the galleries, we are tripping over lobbyists that are trying to get us to talk about

Richmond · 9h

Virginia legislators navigate water crisis on first day of 2025 General Assembly

Some joked about not showering as others shrugged and just said stuff happens. Virginia legislators pledged to finish their work on time despite a delay caused by Richmond's water crisis.

Harrisonburg WHSV on MSN · 16h

Water crisis in Richmond causes General Assembly to delay 2025 legislative session

A water crisis in Richmond is not only causing headaches for thousands, but it’s forcing the Virginia legislative session to readjust.

Democrats retain control of Virginia legislature

Yahoo · 1d

Virginia special elections add new faces, but leave General Assembly balance intact

Three newly elected lawmakers are set to join the Virginia General Assembly after winning special elections on Tuesday, but their victories leave the balance of power in the closely divided legislature unchanged.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Democrats retain control of Virginia legislature in special elections

Democrats held on to the Loudoun House and Senate seats, while Republicans retained a Senate post in central Virginia, according to the Associated Press.

The Center Square on MSN · 1d

Virginia Democrats retain control of General Assembly

Democrats in Virginia have retained power in the General Assembly following Tuesday's special elections to fill three vacancies. The special election was held to fill the seats left by two state senators elected to Congress and a delegate running for one of the open Senate seats.

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General Assembly seeks to address rural healthcare disparities

A report released in December by the Virginia General Assembly’s Select Committee on Advancing Rural Healthcare showed the ...

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Virginia legislature prepares for session as Gov. Youngkin enters final year

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and the Democrats who control the General Assembly have one last year to work with -- or ...

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Virginia General Assembly effectively delays start of 2025 session due to Richmond’s water issues

Ongoing water issues in the city of Richmond is impacting the start of the Virginia General Assembly’s 2025 session, with ...

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Virginia General Assembly: No water, no business

Virginia’s General Assembly will be delayed until Monday due to a water outage in Richmond, as announced late Tuesday evening ...

Clashes over budgets, abortion and energy facing Va. General Assembly

The Virginia General Assembly returns Jan. 8 for a pivotal legislative season testing the balance of power between a GOP ...

Start of Virginia’s General Assembly session delayed because of Richmond water outage

A water outage in Richmond has laed lawmakers to delay the start of the General Assembly legislative session until Monday.

9hon MSN

Virginia General Assembly delayed after water system issue impacting Capitol Square

An ongoing water system issue impacting Capitol Square has created some changes for the General Assembly tomorrow.

11hon MSN

AARP Virginia to advocate for lower prescription costs, nursing home reform

State Advocacy Director Jared Calfee said the organization plans to push for legislation supporting efforts like lowering ...

Richmond-Petersburg WWBT on MSN1d

Boil water advisory continues in Richmond

A boil water advisory continues in Richmond on Tuesday following a winter storm-related outage that caused issues at a water treatment facility serving the city.

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