Happy birthday to Virginia statehood! Our history goes back much earlier, but on this day in 1788, Virginia became the 10th state to ratify the newly written Constitution of the United States. 🎉
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Governor Abigail Spanberger
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Governor Abigail Spanberger
@GovernorVA
Proudly serving as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
- Today, hundreds of rising high school juniors from across the Commonwealth came together to celebrate civic engagement and public service. This was the 79th annual session of Virginia Girls State and the 83rd annual session of Virginia Boys State. I had the honor of seeing how
- We've undertaken deep reforms at the Virginia Department of Corrections — leadership changes, a new code of conduct, and additional trainings for corrections officers. Because of those changes, we're seeing VADOC change for the better: ✅ 56% decrease in serious inmate-on-staff
- Four years ago today, the Dobbs decision sent reproductive rights into chaos across this country. But here in Virginia is making a different choice. While other states across the South and across the country rolled back rights, Virginia is moving forward — protecting access
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00:00 - When I came into office, I quickly saw many things that were systemically wrong inside Virginia's correctional system. Incarcerated people and the Department of Corrections employees who work to promote public safety and are not forgotten on my watch. This leadership team is
- Hampton Commonwealth Attorney Anton Bell's Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program stopped by the Governor's Office! This program introduces high school students to the criminal justice system, public service, and leadership. I enjoyed speaking with so many young leaders.
- 📢 Virginia, early voting for this year's congressional primary elections has opened. Get informed, make a plan, and VOTE! vote.elections.virginia.gov
- Today, I am launching the Governor's Community Partnership Council on Corrections. This council will create a permanent, structured forum for dialogue and action on the issues that matter most: conditions of confinement, reentry and reintegration, family engagement, staffing,
- Join me as I announce major reforms to the Virginia Department of Corrections:
- Governor Abigail Spanberger reposted
Strong to severe storms are again possible this afternoon into early this evening, with damaging winds the primary threat. In addition, localized flash flooding is possible (mainly in urban/flood prone areas).
- These ladies are Delta Sigma Theta sorority sisters who I spoke with at our recent reproductive rights celebration at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. On the right is Malana, one of my Governor’s Fellows this summer. The Deltas played an essential role in the movement
- 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. There is a lot to be proud of in this budget. It delivers raises for our teachers
