Abigail Spanberger

It isn’t just that the cost of doing business has improved; it’s that the cost of living has improved.

I think the fact that we are on the rise to number three means that we’re moving in the right direction.

What is happening in Virginia is very similar to what we know is happening in other states.

This month, we are establishing the right to contraception and allowing people to sue if their rights are violated.

Spanberger also signed another law requiring health insurance companies to cover both prescription and over-the-counter contraceptives without cost-sharing.

What I have found is that some of the businesses coming to our commonwealth, they want to make investments in our communities and in our workforce.

Both laws went into effect this month.

I have full confidence that their leadership will strengthen our world class institutions while upholding the values that make our commonwealth’s colleges and universities the envy of the world.

I am proud to appoint this talented group of individuals to serve on our higher education boards.

I am asking Virginians to do all you can to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and check on your neighbors.

As Virginia expects record-breaking high temperatures leading up to and throughout the holiday weekend, the safety of all our neighbors is my highest priority.

The Governor signed this commonsense legislation to save lives and protect law enforcement officers, kids, and families from gun violence — and the Governor remains committed to making the Commonwealth a safer home for every family.

I’m proud of our work to tackle the biggest challenges facing Virginia families.

I am signing this bill into law because firearms designed to inflict maximum casualties do not belong on our streets.

Virginia has a responsibility to make sure the data center industry is paying their fair share for the energy they use.

This budget reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Virginia schools, expanding economic opportunity, and addressing the affordability crisis.

Virginia isn't becoming a 'sanctuary state' that resists enforcement of federal immigration laws.

As a former federal law enforcement officer who went after child predators, Governor Spanberger will always prioritize the safety and well-being of Virginia’s families.

Under Governor Spanberger’s leadership, the Virginia Department of Corrections continues the long-standing practice of notifying ICE when individuals born outside of the United States are in state custody.

Governor Spanberger strongly believes violent criminals who are in the United States illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and deported.

This benefits, not just the family, but the person who is incarcerated.

The people living in Virginia’s prisons are not forgotten on our watch.

Today, the General Assembly has moved forward with a budget proposal — and that means we are keeping our government open and delivering for the 8.8 million people who call our Commonwealth home.

This is a compromise proposal — one my administration helped craft — and it builds a strong foundation for further discussions about the future of this industry in Virginia on issues like environmental and community impact.

This is a great example of what the commonwealth can do to provide real-world opportunities for young, talented people entering the workforce.