General Assembly, Virginia

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, lawmakers officially opened the 2025 General Assembly
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.
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.
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
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 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.
Richmond still in water crisis, but some service could return Wednesday
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said that water service has returned in some areas and that most residents could see at least a trickle by Wednesday afternoon.
Richmond water problems postpone Youngkin's speech to General Assembly
The ongoing water crisis in Richmond has led to the postponement of the General Assembly session and Gov. Glenn Youngkin's State of the Commonwealth address. The House and Senate will convene briefly on Wednesday before a recess until Monday due to water outages affecting the city.
Richmond faces water emergency on eve of General Assembly start
One day before the Virginia General Assembly is set to convene for its 2025 session, all state office buildings in Richmond — including the state Capitol and the General Assembly Building — remained closed Tuesday as the city works to restore water production following a system failure caused by a winter storm.
Richmond area’s water crisis continues for a third day
Do not drink from water fountains in parks or public or private buildings that receive water from the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities. Do n
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...