RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after voting to accept 14 amendments to the 2027/2028 budget offered by Governor Spanberger: “The Virginia House Democratic Caucus thanks House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian, Senate Finance and Appropriations Chair L. Louise Lucas, and Governor Spanberger for their leadership and collaboration in delivering this…
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The Virginia House of Delegates today approved the bipartisan conference budget report (71-22) and sent it to Governor Abigail Spanberger for her signature. The budget makes historic investments in public education, childcare, affordable housing, healthcare, public safety, and workforce development while maintaining Virginia’s strong fiscal foundation and preparing for potential federal funding cuts. The agreement includes nearly…
RICHMOND, VA — Senate Finance Appropriations Chair L. Louise Lucas and House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian released the following statement after reaching agreement on a conference budget: “This budget agreement reflects our shared commitment to making Virginia more affordable for families. At a time when too many households are feeling squeezed by rising costs and economic…
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Spanberger has signed 15 bills introduced by House Democrats into law to prevent gun violence and make the Commonwealth more safe. House Democrats introduced and passed bills to address ghost guns, require safer storage where minors are present, strengthen protections for domestic violence survivors, reduce theft-driven gun trafficking, crack down on weapons…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, landmark bills introduced by House Democrats to reaffirm the right to contraception in Virginia were signed into law by Governor Spanberger. Right to Contraception Act (HB6) codifies the right to contraception and protects Virginians’ ability to access birth control and make personal medical decisions without government interference. The Contraception Equity Act (HB1182) removes…
RICHMOND, VA – This morning Delegate Paul Krizek, alongside Governor Abigail Spanberger and Senator Lashrecse Aird, announced the establishment of an adult-use retail cannabis market through the ongoing budget process. The compromise legislation is the result of a years-long process that has brought together legislators, consumers, public safety experts, and business owners to create a regulatory…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, House Speaker Don Scott and Appropriations Chair Luke Torian introduced the House’s compromise budget proposal. With a focus on lowering costs for working families and closing funding gaps left open by federal funding cuts – this is a fiscally responsible, structurally balanced and bipartisan budget. “Virginia’s families cannot wait – and we…
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 18 (HB18), House Bill 211 (HB211), and House Bill 1208 (HB1208) into law – providing working families with affordable childcare options and strengthening early childhood education. “As a mother, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to find high-quality, affordable childcare,” said Delegate Adele…
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia House Democratic Caucus released the following statement after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed more than 700 bills introduced by House Democrats into law: “More than 700 House Democratic bills are now law because we stayed focused on what matters most to Virginians — lowering costs and making life more affordable. “These new…
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB5 into law, a top priority for House Democrats, expanding paid sick leave protections from a narrow category of healthcare workers to workers across the Commonwealth. The new law updates paid sick leave standards across industries to better support employees while including key safeguards for small businesses – so that…