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Richmond · 20h

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.

WFXR Roanoke on MSN · 1d

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.

Daily Press · 1d

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. The citywide water outage coupled with special elections that could

Democrats retain control of Virginia legislature

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.

Democrats hold on to open state legislature seats in Virginia special elections

Virginia Democrats will hold on to their narrow majorities in the state Legislature after winning special elections Tuesday in two seats in a county that shifted toward President-elect Donald Trump last year,

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

After being greeted by portable toilets in Capitol Square and signs saying not to use the bathrooms inside the State Capitol, ...

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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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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 ...

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