Virginia, General Assembly session

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 against -- each other in Richmond.
Virginia’s first full day of legislative session delayed by water issues from winter storm
Virginia’s state Capitol and General Assembly buildings will be closed, effectively postponing lawmakers’ first working day of the legislative session nearly two days after a winter storm shut down Ri
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.
Virginia legislative session delayed by water problems in Richmond
Virginia‘s legislative session will begin on Wednesday but will immediately gavel out for the day until next week because of water problems in Richmond. Richmond was placed under a boil advisory on Monday after a significant winter storm caused a power outage at the city’s water treatment plant.
State lawmakers say Richmond’s water crisis is a reminder about the state of Virginia’s infrastructure
General Assembly session on pause as a result of Richmond’s water crisis, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that when they return to Richmond on Jan. 13, Virginia’s aging infrastructure will be a topic of discussion.
Va. General Assembly session delayed as Richmond grapples with water crisis
Lawmakers will return to Richmond on Monday after the start of session was postponed due to no running water in the area.
WATCH: Youngkin addresses winter weather situation in Virginia, water issues in Richmond area
Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to deliver an update on the status of various regions in Virginia following Sunday's winter storm, including the water outage affecting the metro Richmond area.
Virginia General Assembly effectively delays start of 2025 session due to Richmond’s water issues
The Virginia House of Delegates will gavel in on Wednesday, then immediately recess due to the ongoing water issues in the city of Richmond.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
5 bills pre-filed ahead of 2025 Virginia General Assembly
There are quite a few hot topics on people’s minds as lawmakers convene in Richmond for the 2025 General Assembly session on ...
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 ...
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Virginia’s Data Center Industry: A Look Back for Insight on Future Legislation
Understanding the history of data centers in Virginia provides insight into how the General Assembly may manage the industry going forward, ...