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Modernizing the Virginia Litter Tax

Modernizing the Virginia Litter Tax

The Home Stretch

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Fair Unemployment Benefits Strengthen Our Communities

As the session passed its halfway point, 22 of my bills have passed the Senate (including 16 with bipartisan support) and are being considered by the House of Delegates.

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Standing with Federal Workers

There are 145,000 civilian federal employees in Virginia and more than $106 billion in federal contracts in our state.

General Assembly Proposed Budget Differs from Governor’s

End of session report

The 2025 General Assembly session concluded in February. We are scheduled to meet again on April 2 when we will reconvene to act on vetoes and amendments from the governor on legislation that we passed during our 46-day session.

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Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record

As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.

Youngkin Fails to Collaborate

Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.

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A Budget That Reflects Our Community’s Values

Thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s budget process — whether you wrote to me, attended one of my budget town meetings or testified before the Board of Supervisors over three days of hearings.

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Stroke Awareness Month

Act FAST

May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month.

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Don't Sweat It, Mount Vernon’s Got Your Summer Covered!

Don't Sweat It, Mount Vernon’s Got Your Summer Covered!