Gov. Spanberger lauds half of legislative achievements in goal to lower costs

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) – The House Of Delegates and Senate passed half of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s ambitious, “Affordable Virginia Agenda” during the 2026 legislative session, the governor’s office announced on Monday, February 9, 2026.
One of the governor’s priorities in 2026 is to make Virginia more affordable.
“My overarching focus in 2026 is to deliver relief for Virginia families who are feeling the strain of high costs — particularly at the pharmacy, in the housing market, and on their utility bills,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger.
“I look forward to continuing to work with General Assembly leadership to make sure I can sign every piece of our Affordable Virginia Agenda into law.” 

The list of legislation passed in the House of Delegates or Senate under Gov. Spanberger during the 2026 legislative session included:
HB2 (Del. Carr)Reducing heating and energy costs for Virginians who need it most