2026 General Assembly · Coverage continues through March
VPM's General Assembly Coverage
Reporting, interviews, and explainers on decisions coming out of Richmond — and what they mean for people and communities across Virginia.
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Shaban Athuman
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The two-year spending plan adds new taxes on data centers' electricity use.
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State lawmakers will likely rehash data center tax in 2028. -
"We need the General Assembly to move forward very, very quickly."
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Previously vetoed bills revived via state spending plan.
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It includes $2B in new spending and keeps the data center tax exemption.
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Lawmakers are split on whether to end a tax exemption for data centers early.
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A Lynchburg judge questions the constitutionality of a new UBC law.
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Photos from the Virginia General Assembly
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Helpful resources
Quick links to official information and tools for following the Virginia General Assembly.
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General Assembly website
Official source for bills, committee schedules, calendars, and member information.
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House member listings
Browse Virginia House of Delegates members, districts, and contact details.
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Senate member listings
Find Virginia State Senate members and learn who represents your district.
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Who is my legislator?
Look up your delegate and senator by address.
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How to track a bill
Search bills by number or keyword and follow actions, votes, and amendments.
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Capitol Classroom
Plain-language guides to how the legislature works and how a bill becomes law.
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