News and opinions from our elected officials
People in Virginia’s Ninth District and throughout our country believe that the government needs to be more efficient. They are right! Despite the federal government […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday — on Earth Day — announced Virginia’s entry in the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 states focused on […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia’s workforce. […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of bipartisan legislation — commonly known as the Momnibus — to improve and expand healthcare coverage for Virginia […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the outcome of Virginia’s redistricting referendum. “Virginia voters have spoken, and tonight they approved a temporary […]
Congress continues to push for solutions that secure American federal elections. The main House Committee charged with these solutions is the House Committee on Administration, […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the release of Virginia’s Statewide Strategic Tourism Plan for 2026–2029, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide tourism growth, sharpen the […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today submitted amendments to valuable worker protection legislation — including collective bargaining for public employees, paid sick leave, and paid family and […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today submitted amendments to strengthen commonsense gun safety laws, clarify how Virginia will continue to cooperate with federal law enforcement, and legalize […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger today vetoed legislation that would threaten Virginians’ personal property, require Virginians to pay a new fee on all mattress purchases, and make […]
Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would legalize skill gaming. Amid the expansion of gaming over the last decade, Governor Spanberger reiterated that Virginia continues […]