Virginia, Richmond and 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
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. The outage stemmed from Monday’s winter storm that knocked out power at the city’s water treatment plant.
Va. General Assembly session delayed as Richmond grapples with water crisis
Lawmakers will return to Richmond on Monday after the start of session was postponed due to no running water in the area.
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 Session Wednesday at Noon before gaveling out less than 90 minutes later.
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’s First Full Day of Legislative Session Delayed by Water Issues From Winter Storm
Virginia’s state Capitol and General Assembly buildings will be closed, effectively postponing lawmakers’ first working day of the legislative session nearly two days after a winter storm shut down Ri
Virginia General Assembly to recess on first day as Richmond faces water issues
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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 ...
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 ...
5 bills pre-filed ahead of 2025 Virginia General Assembly
There are quite a few hot topics on people’s minds as lawmakers convene in Richmond for the 2025 General Assembly session on ...