General Assembly 2026

Virginia’s Democratic Speaker of the House didn’t mince words when describing Democrats who voted ‘no’ in the recent redistricting referendum. But those on the other side of the insult weren’t phased.

Lawmakers met for a special session Thursday to consider a budget. But, they had no budget to consider...

Virginia's legislature rejected amendments from the governor on several high-profile pieces of legislation, including those on collective bargaining expansion and another that would create a legal marijuana marketplace.

"The last thing Republicans want to see in Virginia is a voter,” said House Speaker Don Scott.

Virginia Democrats have successfully pulled off a response to Republican states redrawing their congressional maps to help Republicans. Voters approved a constitutional amendment that could add four new seats for Democrats.

The future is about to get a lot brighter for solar energy. Or, at least, that's the intention of Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg, a Democrat from Henrico County. He has a bill that will force local governments to consider all applications for solar projects rather than having a blanket denial.

President Donald Trump made a last-minute entry into Virginia’s redistricting referendum Monday evening. Will it be enough to sway voters one way or the other?

Senate Democrats are at odds with House Democrats and the Democrat in the Executive Mansion over the budget. And they are not likely to resolve their differences anytime soon.

"I think is pro-business, it is pro-family, it is a pro-human value,” Fairfax-area Senator Jennifer Boysko said.

One signed effort limits the sharing of some data with federal agencies; another extends the duration of drivers' privilege cards for non-citizens.