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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Democrats and Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly were divided along party lines this session, but came together over some key issues. Out of nearly 2,400 bills introduced, 376 bills passed unanimously, according to VPAP. Read more here: rvahub.com/2026/04/10/t...

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The issues that united and divided Virginia lawmakers this session

Democrats and Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly were divided along party lines this session, but came together over some key issues.

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Over a dozen climate organizations and hundreds of advocates attended Virginia Climate Lobby Day at the midpoint of the General Assembly session. The event was hosted by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and the Sierra Club’s Virginia Chapter. More here: www.pilotonline.com/2026/03/06/l...

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Lobby Day brings out Virginia climate advocates amid ‘energy crisis’

Over a dozen climate organizations and hundreds of advocates attended Virginia Climate Lobby Day at the State Capitol, at the midpoint of the General Assembly session.

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Del. Convirs-Fowler, D-Virginia Beach, sponsored House Bill 191, which provides sex trafficked minors immunity from prostitution charges and connects them with social services. Read more here: www.whro.org/virginia-gov...

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Virginia House bill gives sex trafficked minors immunity, provides social services

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Del. Adele McClure, D-Arlington, introduced House Bill 20 to extend the minimum wage to the currently exempt farm workers, employees and certain temporary foreign workers. Read more here: virginiamercury.com/2026/02/12/b...

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Bill to ensure minimum wage for farmers advances in Va. House of Delegates • Virginia Mercury

Democrats push farm worker minimum wage bill for third year

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

📍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

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today was a busy day at the General Assembly! Here are some of the meetings that happened this morning: (see thread)

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I was surprised to see Governor Spanberger when I was leaving the General Assembly today! What an awesome surprise! She was partnering with the Virginia Poultry Federation to give out food. #Virginia #AbigailSpanberger @vcucns.bsky.social

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Del. Ward and Del. Price are among the Virginia delegates who were approached by climate change activists at the #VirginiaClimateChangeLobbyDay. Both delegates represent the Hampton District. Hampton lobbyists were there to advocate many issues, the most popular issue being data center regulation.

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia is hosting Lobbyists from the Sierra Club, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and more! Climate activists from all over the state are gathered here to enjoy lunch after a long day of lobbying at the General Assembly.

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Sara Matthews @saramatthewscns.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

At the Virginia General Assembly with Virginia Climate Change Lobbyists! Thank you to the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and East End Coalition for letting me tag along! #LobbyDay #ClimateChange

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