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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

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.

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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 leaders deciding to “gavel in,” handle only a few business items and then recess for several more days.

Democrats retain control of Virginia legislature

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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.

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Special Elections Leave Democratic Majorities Intact in Virginia

Democrats outperformed Kamala Harris’ showing in three legislative districts but fell short of President Biden’s showing back in 2020.

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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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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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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 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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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