June 23rd, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into a special session on Monday, August 2, 2021. A special session is necessary to fill judicial vacancies and allocate more than $4.3 billion in federal relief funding. This is a unique opportunity to utilize the American Rescue Plan Act funding to fast-forward the recovery of our economy and provide a new opportunity for growth to continue Virginia’s back-to-back titles as “America’s Top State for Business.”

On June 23rd, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on Monday, August 2, 2021. A special session is necessary to fill judicial vacancies and allocate more than $4.3 billion in federal relief funding.

Lawmakers introduced a total of 1,555 bills in the 2021 General Assembly Session where 1,033 of them were carried over and considered in the 2021 General Assembly Special Session.

Bryan K. Stephens editorial in Virginian Pilot and Daily Press 8/18/20

Virginia's Department of Labor and Industry continues discussion regarding an emergency temporary standard for workplace safety.

"Lets Talk Business"

General Election Tuesday May 19, 2020

Both Houses Reconvene in Richmond for Veto Session

We have asked Governor Northam to oppose legislation that increases the minimum wage.