General Assembly 2026 Virginia Senate Democrats pledge action on affordability as 2026 session begins Leaders cite rising costs for housing, health care and energy, and signal openness to tax changes amid looming budget pressures Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 15, 2026
Government Spanberger unveils 17-bill plan to cut Virginia living costs: 'We cannot accept the status quo' Click here to read more , and WTVR CBS 6 December 19, 2025
Government Spanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears Governor-elect proposes sweeping changes to health care, utility regulation and housing one day after Youngkin budget rollout Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury December 18, 2025
Government Va. House Democrats make energy efficiency a key priority for legislative session Lawmakers have filed bills to create an energy efficiency task force and to mandate utilities give qualified customers efficiency upgrades by 2031 Click here to read more , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury November 27, 2025