Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record
As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.
Opinion: Oppose Release of PFAS in Virginia Waters
Join Wild Virginia for an online program this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters.
Letter: Fairfax County CERT: Beacon of Resilience in Our Community
In times of crisis, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) stands as a crucial pillar of strength and preparedness for our community.
Letter: Menhaden Study Fails to Advance in Virginia Budget
Despite mounting troubling signs about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population, this legislative session Virginia lawmakers failed to approve three separate efforts to fund a study intended to answer long-standing questions about the Bay’s menhaden.
General Assembly Proposed Budget Differs from Governor’s
End of session report
The 2025 General Assembly session concluded in February. We are scheduled to meet again on April 2 when we will reconvene to act on vetoes and amendments from the governor on legislation that we passed during our 46-day session.
Fair Unemployment Benefits Strengthen Our Communities
As the session passed its halfway point, 22 of my bills have passed the Senate (including 16 with bipartisan support) and are being considered by the House of Delegates.
Standing with Federal Workers
There are 145,000 civilian federal employees in Virginia and more than $106 billion in federal contracts in our state.
The Home Stretch
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Letter: Thanks for Reporting About Important Program
Thanks for Reporting About Important Program
Opinion: Message from Mayor Alyia Gaskins on Immigration Enforcement
Message from Mayor Alyia Gaskins on Immigration Enforcement
Environmental Wins and Losses at Virginia General Assembly Crossover
Chesapeake Bay Foundation lauds advancement of climate-readiness measures
The Virginia General Assembly session has reached its midpoint, marking some wins and losses for key environmental measures.
Proposed Budget Features Environmental Gains
Plans demonstrate commitment to Chesapeake Bay restoration and a climate-ready Commonwealth
The proposed spending plans support a host of Chesapeake Bay Foundation initiatives including climate readiness following another year of record-breaking and costly extreme weather, investments in environmental education, and investments in cleaner water and air for future generations.
My 2025 Legislative Updates
Our first full week in session started off with a flurry of snowflakes and bills. The Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee reported out my Marriage Equality Constitutional Amendment with bipartisan support (SJ 249).
Virginia Legislature Begins Work
One of the more bizarre starts ever
The first week of the 2025 regular session of the General Assembly which began on Jan. 7 was one of the more bizarre starts I have ever experienced.
Reporting from Richmond
Greetings from a very chilly and busy week down here in Richmond at the General Assembly. While today (Wednesday) is only the third day we have had legislative business in the Capitol due to last week’s water crisis, today still counts as the eighth day of session, so we have a lot to catch up on in a very short amount of time!
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