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Water infrastructure a General Assembly focus

Water infrastructure a General Assembly focus after Richmond crisis

As Virginia legislators take an unexpected break, right at the start of the 2025, the Richmond water crisis that’s delaying their work has given new urgency to an issue – drinking water and water policy – that’s been simmering for years.

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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.

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Water Outage in Richmond, Va., Is Expected to Last Until Friday

The winter storm on Monday knocked out power at the city’s water plant, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory for days.

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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 ...

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Virginia NAACP shares its 2025 Legislative Priorities

Jan. 6, the NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) announced its 2025 Legislative Priorities for the Virginia General Assembly 2025 regular session.

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.

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Virginia lawmakers to reintroduce controversial bill that could bring casino to Fairfax County

Virginia lawmakers are considering whether to support or oppose a bill that would allow for an entertainment district centered around a casino to be built in Fairfax County. Some consider it too much ...

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Virginia’s Data Center Industry: A Look Back for Insight on Future Legislation

Understanding the history of data centers in Virginia provides insight into how the General Assembly may manage the industry going forward, ...

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 ...

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