2026 will be an impactful year for Virginians because four* constitutional amendments will be on the ballot, along with a Democratic primary election in June and the midterm elections in November. This is the first article in a four-part series that will take a closer look at three of these amendments.
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Virginia
General Assembly Crossover Update
As of the February 17–18, 2026, crossover deadline, the Virginia General Assembly has advanced significant legislation regarding gun control, a phased minimum wage increase, data center regulations, and cannabis, while leaving hundreds of other bills dead in their chamber of origin.
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Weeks 2 & 3 General Assembly Recap
During the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the 2026 GA session there was progress on labor rights, constitutional amendments, and Spanberger’s Affordable Virginia agenda. There was also infighting over redistricting and a proposed map. Crossover is rapidly approaching…
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Week One General Assembly Recap
During the week of January 19-23, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly focused on high-stakes redistricting, child care subsidy expansion, and energy policy. Key actions included Democrats advancing a potential constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, new legislation to expand child care access, and efforts to reintegrate into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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What You Need to Know About VA’s Redistricting Amendment
Virginia voters are one step closer to weighing in on redrawing congressional maps mid-decade. The House of Delegates Appropriations Committee voted 15–7 on Thursday to move forward a bill that would set April 21 as the date for a ballot referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment.
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Virginia’s Migrant Farm Workers Face New Crises
Tejada is an Outreach Specialist with Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. Last year, the program assisted about 5200 H-2A workers, some of whom have been coming here to the same farms for twenty years. “If we don’t have those farmworkers, the farmers can go bankrupt. The farmers are very affected.”
VanValkenburg on Redistricting Resolution
“This resolution is a break glass maneuver for a truly unprecedented moment. It’s necessary, unfortunately, and it’s temporary, fortunately. It is our best attempt to bust out the first aid kit for our democratic system but it is not a perfect cure for its deeper ills.”
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What has Virginia Done to Protect Residents from Data Centers?
N4C thought it would be interesting to reexamine what our legislators did (or failed to do) in 2025 regarding data center development. How did they handle the balance of economic boon with the need to protect residents from major property value loss, health/safety issues, and environmental dangers popping up like weeds in their back yards?
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COVID-19 Booster Chaos
UPDATED 9/10/25: “State Health Commissioner Dr. Karen Shelton told Senators on the Joint Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources Oversight Wednsday that she would issue a standing order on Thursday 9/11 that would allow Virginians over the age of 65, or adults with underlying conditions, to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription.”
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How Virginia Became the Epicenter of Trump’s Attacks on Higher Ed and DEI
The Trump Administration has an axe to grind against a state that voted blue in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Presidential elections. Virginia also has a cooperative Republican Governor (and 2028 Presidential candidate hopeful) eager to earn points with the MAGA base, so it’s no surprise that they targeted Virginia’s public universities first.
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Spanberger Plan for Growing Virginia
Spanberger stood alongside union workers, business leaders, educators, and local elected officials as she outlined her priorities focused on growing workforce training efforts, growing business investment in Virginia, and growing trade opportunities for Virginia businesses.
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6/21/25 – Town Hall With U.S. Senator Mark Warner
You are invited to participate in a Community Conversation with Senator Mark Warner on Saturday, June 21st. This conversation will be an opportunity to discuss pressing local and national issues, ask questions, and share your concerns. We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion about the future of the Richmond region and beyond. When:… Read More