My random happy news of the day. I registered to be a bone marrow donor in 2009 (they need more multiracial people in the registry) …got a call in 2025 to donate. It was EASY and meaningful, and I got an email today that it is working. ❤️ Find out how you can register here: www.dkms.org

Lunch with Price Thomas to dive into the work of City of Promise, a local org dedicated to elevating Cville students, “from cradle to career” with comprehensive mentoring, educational and self sufficiency services. Find out how you can get involved at www.cityofpromise.org

Nehemiah Action happening now at CHS with @amylaufer55.bsky.social and many more. This year’s action goals are to increase transit services, 2) put money and intention into the Alb. housing trust fund, and 3) begin the first steps of a gun violence intervention strategy.

@vademocrats.bsky.social delivered great results for Virginia and I’m here for it 🪩💃🏽🎤. I sent 20 bills to Gov. @abigailspanberger.com and I know my colleagues did even more - we work for you and we work hard.

Quick legislative update with @creighdeeds.bsky.social to the Cville Dems. It is great to be home :) And remember early voting for redistricting is happening now!!! Vote YES to fight back against Trump trying to rig the midterm elections.

Honored to provide a legislative update to the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and speak to their women’s caucus about applying to the various state board and commissions (more than 600 vacancies anticipated in June).

Back in Cville ❤️❤️. Spoke with VSBA student reps this morning and ended the day talking (along with Dr. Webb) with the Child Health Partnership (aka CHIP) about ways the GA is protecting the health of mothers and children.

The highest legislative "batting averages" among VA Dem delegates: Luke Torian (100%; 7/7), @C_Herring (95%; 21/22), Delores McQuinn (91%; 10/11); @AdeleMcClure_ (88%; 15/17), Karen Carnegie (88%; 7/8), @DelegateCallsen (87%; 20/23, etc. Nice job! bluevirginia.us/2026/03/vpap...

Yesterday was the last day of the 2026 session. Sent 20 bills to the Governors desk!!!! More about that soon, but for now it’s desk/office clean up and packing to head back to Cville!

Fair elections, free of fear and intimidation, are a requirement of democracy. Glad to know legislators across the nation are taking Trump’s threats seriously and being proactive about protecting our rights! stateline.org/2026/03/05/b...

Tomorrow night, 6:00 - it’s the public hearing on the budget. Come give us your thoughts!!! You can also email them!

Snippets of Republican speeches from the floor yesterday - Budget Day. When we were meant to be debating SNAP funding, tuition affordability, teacher raises, tax rebates, data center tax credits, childcare subsidies, etc. This is what Republicans talked about… www.instagram.com/reel/DVRECzF...

Good to see this @katrinacallsen.com bill move forward that would allow adults whose adoptive parents had a “substitute” birth certificate created for them with Virginia authorities to access their original birth certificate (with birth parent contact preferences form included).

Join us this Sunday for our Virtual Town Hall! We’ll be providing updates on the 2026 General Assembly Session and discussing what’s ahead. You can register here: bit.ly/2026-Midsess...

Just had to endure one of the most racist, lost cause, tone deaf, ignorant speeches I’ve yet heard on the floor.

I see it's been quite a while since I posted about this. HB 282 allowing Charlottesville, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, and Newport News to tax land at a higher rate than buildings has passed overwhelmingly from the senate subcommittee. Still a ways to go but we are on track for success. #hb282 […]

Vote to regulate data centers (SB94 @pwcdanica.bsky.social ) causes voting system to glitch…👀

There are lots of great ways to get involved at the state level by participating on Boards and Commissions. Check them out here: www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/va-governmen...

Overview of university governance bills. Pieces of mine were incorporated, but it’s a much slimmer package moving forward. I’ve had convos with Del. Franklin and I know she is pushing hard for more! www.vpm.org/generalassem...

A speech about Loving v. Virginia…that still applies 2 years later. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️❤️❤️ Couldn’t post the entire video so going with insta instead: www.instagram.com/reel/DUwRffh...

The Best Row ❤️

Always happy to see UVA students in Richmond! @servatuva.bsky.social

Virginia House Democrats Pass Bills to Lower Housing Costs bluevirginia.us/2026/02/new-...

Discussing HB650- requiring judicial warrants for ICE enforcement in protected spaces.

Up early and hearing a lot of proposals around data centers (with a lot of public comment). Check out the agenda and proposed bills here: house.vga.virginia.gov/subcommittee...

Lots of good bills moving ➡️ “They've shown up in courts across the Commonwealth, sometimes masked, often unidentified and many times without a warrant,” said Del. Katrina Callsen, D-Albemarle, who sponsored the courthouse bill into which several others were merged… richmond.com/news/state-r...

This video editing made me chuckle… Senator Bryce Reeves calling me stupid. My offending remark….saying gun owners should be responsible gun owners. 🤷🏻‍♀️ www.cbs19news.com/news/dems-go...

That feeling when your bill to ensure people have quality representation during their first court appearance (HB127) advances through a committee unanimously!! 🎉🎉 #PreTrialJustice

Public Safety sub combines bills from @lopez4va.bsky.social @ireneforva.bsky.social Del Glass @katrinacallsen.com. Limits public places where ICE agents can come grab ppl w/o judicial warrant. NOT: * attending court as req by law * hospital * school/university * polling place * prosecutor's ofc

Check out this 🧵 for a quick transportation advocacy opportunity!

One step closer to getting more defendants assigned a lawyer at first appearance.

Yesterday evening I passed 2 PBM reform bills to full committee with bipartisan support. Earlier this year I was honored to receive the Champion of Community Pharmacy Award. Holding PBMs accountable helps us all!

Behind the scenes. 👩🏻‍🏫 Gotta appreciate an organized whiteboard! 3/5 of my office (including me!) are former teachers.

7am finance committee meetings lead to a bit of doodling. As a general rule tax credit bills are not approved because they are rarely shown to incentivize or change behavior (they mainly reward existing behavior). Better to work towards a comprehensive progressive tax code than piecemeal fixes.

Lots of bills, not a lot of time. It’s a privilege to be here and I’m making the most of it.

No one is above the law. That includes ICE. They hurt our Commonwealth and jeopardize the rule of law when they use our court spaces to terrorize and intimidate.

House Crim sub unanimously reports out @katrinacallsen.com bill to ensure people have access to counsel during a bail hearing (and with enough time for that counsel to have conferred with the accused).

🦄 renewable energy bill encouraging solar development on previously developed sites by @katrinacallsen.com that is supported by utilities and environmentalists alike reports unanimously from House Labor & Commerce subcommittee.

Another day another bill….This time the ability to offer group health insurance for non profits. Brought to me by the Charlottesville based Center for Non Profit Excellence.

First bill out of the House! Charlottesville advocates have been fighting for this since 2023, and I’m proud to have successfully carried it through the House (along with 3 other localities Fredericksburg, Falls Church and Newport News). On to the Senate!

Talking to folks engaged in our democratic process is a highlight of my job. Especially seeing familiar faces from home! I can also introduce groups…like the People’s Coalition, a group dedicated to community led criminal justice reform. If you are visiting Richmond send me an email and let me know!

These executive orders and memos to ICE are a travesty. I have a bill to prevent ICE activity in courthouses without a judicial warrant and some identification (HB650). I didn’t know we’d need to do the same thing for private homes and hospitals.

Please stay safe during this winter storm! It's expected to hit Charlottesville from 7:00 PM on Saturday to 1:00 AM on Monday. Help report outages and prepare for the storm with 2-3 days of food, water, and supplies. Keep warm this weekend!

Proud to introduce my team. They bring a wealth of expertise and always amaze me with their dedication to creating a better Virginia through policy and constituent services!

TL;DR. In Charlottesville, do your grocery shopping today. Shelves will be bare by Thursday evening. 😄

A constituent forward me a letter from their landlord. It said they expected they’d have to raise rents if democratic housing bills passed. Specifically they referenced my HB 281 which allows a tenant to use the defense of warranty of habitability for nonpayment of rent

Governor Spanberger just announced she is rejoining RGGI. 🎉🏞️

HB301 is up in subcommittee tomorrow. My first bill of the session!