The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the balance of power between a Republican governor in his final full year and a Democratic-controlled legislature. Lawmakers are expected to tackle an ambitious agenda, with debates spanning tax relief, education funding, abortion access, maternal […]
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The new General Assembly Building in Richmond’s Capitol Square. (Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the balance of power between a Republican governor in his final full year and a Democratic-controlled legislature.
Lawmakers are expected to tackle an ambitious agenda, with debates spanning tax relief, education funding, abortion access, maternal health care, and energy infrastructure. The session also promises to be a stage for early maneuvering ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial election.
