After Richmond crisis, water infrastructure a General Assembly focus
As Virginia legislators take an unexpected break, right at the start of the 2025, the Richmond water crisis that’s delaying their work has given new urgency to an issue – drinking water and water policy – that’s been simmering for years.
Virginia General Assembly effectively delays start of 2025 session due to Richmond’s water issues
Ongoing water issues in the city of Richmond is impacting the start of the Virginia General Assembly’s 2025 session, with leaders deciding to “gavel in,” handle only a few business items and then recess for several more days.
Virginia General Assembly: No water, no business
Virginia’s General Assembly will be delayed until Monday due to a water outage in Richmond, as announced late Tuesday evening. The outage stemmed from Monday’s winter storm that knocked out power at the city’s water treatment plant.
Start of Virginia’s General Assembly session delayed because of Richmond water outage
A water outage in Richmond has laed lawmakers to delay the start of the General Assembly legislative session until Monday. The citywide water outage coupled with special elections that could
Water crisis in Richmond causes General Assembly to delay 2025 legislative session
A water crisis in Richmond is not only causing headaches for thousands, but it’s forcing the Virginia legislative session to readjust.
Virginia General Assembly to recess on first day as Richmond faces water issues
The new batch of lawmakers will meet briefly on Wednesday, but only as a formality, before pausing until next Monday.
State lawmakers say Richmond’s water crisis is a reminder about the state of Virginia’s infrastructure
General Assembly session on pause as a result of Richmond’s water crisis, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that when they return to Richmond on Jan. 13, Virginia’s aging infrastructure will be a topic of discussion.
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General Assembly seeks to address rural healthcare disparities
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Clashes over budgets, abortion and energy facing Va. General Assembly
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Virginia special elections add new faces, but leave General Assembly balance intact
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Virginia NAACP shares its 2025 Legislative Priorities
Jan. 6, the NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) announced its 2025 Legislative Priorities for the Virginia General Assembly 2025 regular session.
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Virginia’s Data Center Industry: A Look Back for Insight on Future Legislation
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Tazewell County lawmaker files 'AEP Accountability Act' in the General Assembly
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Richmond’s water system fully operational, boil advisory still in place
Mayor Danny Avula said Thursday that the city’s reservoir is full and the water system is fully pressurized, but a boil advisory could be in place until Saturday.