At the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee today- a packed agenda on the docket. @vcucns.bsky.social #generalassembly #virginiacapitol

As a resident from Loudoun County, this is an interesting bill. HB 500 would acquire land near the Leesburg outskirts and establish it as a state park. This would allow a conveyance for 1,240 acres from the Conservation Fund. @vcucns.bsky.social

Today, the Senate and Appropriations committee has a packed agenda with 72 bills ahead of them. Among them: House Bill 515, prohibiting credit cards in sports betting with a 15-0 vote. @vcucns.bsky.social

Senate Finance and Appropriations committee set to begin at 9:30 this morning with a heavy agenda. A plethora of House bills concerning the use of the state budget. @vcucns.bsky.social #news #generalassembly #liveupdates

Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott on what Americans can expect to hear from President Trump at the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, Feb.24 at 9 p.m. and what we can expect to hear from Gov. Spanberger — who will deliver the response. #SOTU

📍Senate Agriculture Committee Del. Irene Shin spoke about a bill that would regulate pet shops. Del. Kathy Tran spoke about a bill that would create a list of houseplants that are toxic to cats and dogs. #VirginiaGeneralAssembly @vcucns.bsky.social

“It’s deeply problematic we’ve come to a place where we accept we should be in fear of a president who says … anything from outright lies to twistings of the truth,” Gov. Spanberger says of Sen. Sturtevant’s concern an aggressive SOTU response may hurt Virginia’s relationship with federal gov’t.

Full house in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources meeting this morning. House Bill 1016, would like to have a list of common toxic household plants that are deemed unsafe for cats and dogs. @vcucns.bsky.social

The 2026 session is winding down but lawmakers are still at work. Had the privilege of sitting in on a Senate Subcommittee meeting this morning where they discussed bills on topics such as toxic house plants, and hunting dogs. @vcucns.bsky.social

Gov. Spanberger outside the General Assembly building today! She was spotted speaking to members of the Virginia Poultry Federation, where they were giving out free food. @vcucns.bsky.social #abigailspanberger #virginiageneralassembly

Senate Agriculture Committee is hearing passionate testimony in support and opposition of HB 1396. The bill would create parameters and penalties for the trespass of hunting dogs on private land. @vcucns.bsky.social #news #generalassembly #vasenate #liveupdates

Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea levels. By Paige Frey The state may soon create official guidance on marine policy, including how to protect habitats, wetlands and coastal areas. virginiamercury.com/2026/02/19/b...

Virginia’s House Bill 911 voted 60 yeas to 34 nays in the House, extending the validity of non-REAL ID drivers licenses, permits, and identification cards to align with standard license periods. The DMV will use these new timelines when reissuing these documents. @vcucns.bsky.social

House Bill 602 passed the House 79–17. The bill would require movie theaters to provide open-caption screenings, with large theaters offering multiple showings after release and smaller theaters providing at least one upon request. @vcucns.bsky.social

Victoria Higgins, a director at Chesapeake Climate Action Network attended the 2026 Climate Lobby Day event. “This is our opportunity to bring hundreds of people to Richmond that are passionate about climate issues.” @vcucns.bsky.social

Climate Lobby Day at the VA Capital this morning, with multiple organizations and high school groups gathering to speak in favor of climate related bills in the House and Senate. @vcucns.bsky.social #climatelobbyday #vacapital #generalassembly #liveupdates

House Bill 161, allowing the state to regulate internet gaming, initially failed after its third read but has been temporarily passed by for later discussion. @vcucns.bsky.social #virginiageneralassembly #capitolhill 📸 Del. Garrett speaking in the session against HB 161.

At the House chamber with my fellow capsters this morning. The House has made it to the halfway point of the 2026 session. They are voting on over 200 bills on things such as gun control, education, and criminal justice. @vcucns.bsky.social

HB 969, which would establish a VA Gun Violence Prevention Center, just passed the House on a party-line vote. Just one of many gun control proposals being voted on in the House this morning. @vcucns.bsky.social #generalassembly #vacapital #liveupdates #breakingnews

Climate Change Action Network and Sierra Club are lobbying today, including a great number of high school students, at the General Assembly, and Sen. Lamont Bagby just recognized the group’s efforts.

Two VCU students, Danielle and Priscilla, were recognized by Sen. Adam Ebbin’s for their service as interns. Ebbin’s is moving to Spanberger’s administration.

Today marks Del. Bennett-Parker’s, D-Alexandria, last day as a House representative. She will be moving over to the state Senate after winning a special election to represent the 39th Senate district. @vcucns.bsky.social #virginiageneralassembly #capitolhill

VA House of Delegates convening early this morning. A heavy agenda as the last day of bills being heard on original floors begins. @vcucns.bsky.social #generalassembly #news #legislation

Bill to ensure minimum wage for farmers advances in Va. House of Delegates. By Sara Matthews Lawmakers will vote on a House bill to extend minimum wage requirements to farm workers in the state. virginiamercury.com/2026/02/12/b...

Subcommittee taps brakes on measure to shift costs to data centers. By Alexa Barnes Lawmakers want to continue a measure on how data centers pay for infrastructure and energy costs, rather than passing it on to residential customers. www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/sub...

Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate. By Kacy Lee Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management. House Bill 171 updates the current policy. www.whro.org/education-ne...

Virginia is a top state for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and this bill could help reduce them by Elle Cota. Could soon have a voluntary grant fund for wildlife corridors that better protect drivers and animals. www.whro.org/environment/...

Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics by Stef Anderson Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment. virginiamercury.com/2026/02/03/v...

Assault firearm bill passed the House floor after third year, reported by Nathan Edwards. A bill that would regulate high-powered firearms has reported out of the House today, with renewed debate over what it could mean for gun owners and public safety across the state. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

I have the exciting opportunity to report live from Capitol Square for incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Inauguration ceremony at noon. This marks a significant moment in history as Virginia welcomes its first female governor. Stay tuned for highlights of today's event.

John Reid officially gives his speech of Concession #election2025 @vcucns.bsky.social

John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social

Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social

Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social

Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social

Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social

Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social

Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social

Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social

Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor. @vcucns.bsky.social

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning! @vcucns.bsky.social

Anne Pane, the election officer at 311 Maple Ave polling location said voting has been steady. As of 10:17 a.m. the location has seen an estimated 225 voters, with few same-day registration votes. @vcucns.bsky.social #vcucns #election2025 #vavotes

Ken Sledd, a lifelong independent, said he voted Democratic this election to protect freedom of speech and other Constitutional rights. @vcucns.bsky.social

Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

Colleen Gately voted for Abigail Spanberger. She said a key issue for her is “women’s health care and abortion rights.” @vcucns.bsky.social #vcucns #election2025 #vavotes

“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.” @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

Bob McKeag voted Democratic and said education and gun control were top issues that motivated his vote this year. @vcucns.bsky.social

@drewmthom.bsky.social and I are now at our third location, 311 Maple Ave, the Richmond fire station 19. Stay tuned for updates. @vcucns.bsky.social #vcucns #election2025 #vavoting

“I voted Republican for Winsome Sears. I think her, everything she stands for, closely aligns with my morals and views and the biggest thing is it aligns with what God teaches as in the gospel. So that's why I voted for her today,” voter Kayleigh Ross said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025