Richmond, Virginia and General Assembly

Water infrastructure a General Assembly focus after Richmond crisis
As Virginia legislators take an unexpected break, right at the start of the 2025, the Richmond water crisis that’s delaying their work has given new urgency to an issue – drinking water and water policy – that’s been simmering for years.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 General Assembly to recess on first day as Richmond faces water issues
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Virginia NAACP shares its 2025 Legislative Priorities
Jan. 6, the NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) announced its 2025 Legislative Priorities for the Virginia ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Boil-water advisory in Virginia's capital to be lifted Saturday at the earliest, mayor says
Officials say that a boil-water advisory in Virginia's capital will remain in place at least until Saturday morning.
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.
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Virginia lawmakers to reintroduce controversial bill that could bring casino to Fairfax County
Virginia lawmakers are considering whether to support or oppose a bill that would allow for an entertainment district centered around a casino to be built in Fairfax County. Some consider it too much ...
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 ...