Gov. Spanberger signs legislation to raise minimum wage, invest in workforce

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed another batch of legislation into Virginia law, the most recent bills aiming to connect more residents with career opportunities and raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2028.

"Today, we are putting more money in the pockets of Virginia workers," said Gov. Spanberger. "If you work full time in Virginia, you should be able to afford to live in Virginia. You should be able to keep up with your rent or mortgage, fill your medications, and save for your kids’ futures. I am signing legislation to support the men and women who power our economy, including so many of the people who keep our agriculture industry strong — and we were proud to work with the Virginia Farm Bureau to strike a balance to protect farm workers and our vital farming industry."

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