New laws are taking effect in #Virginia
In keeping w/her "Affordable Virginia Agenda," #VAgov Spanberger signed legislation targeting #affordability issues, including prescription drug prices, housing availability, rising energy costs.
Perfectly & dispassionately itemized here (I never thought I'd be citing Fox News, but this is an excellent brief article going the extra mile to provide Bill numbers & links, which most reports omit):
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/new-virginia-laws-target-housing-health-care-energy-costs-gov-spanberger-signs-major-bills
How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning
Today we cast our Yes vote for Virginia’s constitutional amendment on redistricting.
Today in Labor History April 2, 1863: Bread riots occurred in Richmond, Virginia, as a result of a drought the previous year, combined with a blockade by the Union Army and overall Civil War-related shortages. Food riots occurred throughout the South around this time, led primarily by women. During the Richmond riot, women broke into storehouses and shops, stealing food, clothing and jewelry before the militia was able to restore order.
#workingclass #LaborHistory #CivilWar #rebellion #Riot #looting #richmond #virginia #women
Gov. Abigail Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Keep Virginia Students Safe at School https://bluevirginia.us/2026/04/gov-abigail-spanberger-signs-bipartisan-bills-to-keep-virginia-students-safe-at-school/
More excellent bills signed into law by Gov. Abigail Spanberger: Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Keep Virginia Students Safe at School The Governor Signed Bills to Strengthen Emergency Training for Teachers, Invest in Greater Support for Students, & Modernize Internet Safety Education Spanberger: “Every Virginia Parent Deserves Peace of Mind Knowing Their Kids Are […]
Get involved! On April 21st, Virginians vote on a referendum to support fair congressional districts - and you can help write letters to them! https://www.mobilize.us/votefwd/event/926957/
Join Vote Forward and volunteers across the country to write letters to voters in Virginia! At the event you’ll learn more about how to get involved with Vote Forward, the Virginia redistricting referendum, and what kinds of messages resonate with voters. On April 21, 2026, Virginia will hold a statewide special referendum in which voters can approve or reject a ballot measure on redistricting. **If passed, the measure would amend the state Constitution to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections.** The measure is intended to counter gains Republicans are making in other states via their own mid-cycle partisan redistricting effort. Crucially, control of the U.S. House in 2026 depends on the outcome of this ballot measure as it directly impacts how many seats will be competitive for Democrats overall. The ballot measure is temporary, ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census. For the Virginia redistricting referendum campaign we’ll be testing a new innovation: **combining civic outreach with access to community support resources.** These letters encourage eligible voters to participate in the referendum while also providing access to a Vote Forward volunteer-run community helpline connecting recipients with charitable and government resources. Recipients can call or text to reach trained Vote Forward volunteers who will: - Express empathy and listen to concerns - Provide referrals to relevant support resources - Encourage civic participation and voting The most common question we receive at Vote Forward is: "what should I write?" This letter writing event is the personalized, in depth answer to that question. Vote Forward staff will help you craft an effective, personal message to voters.Whether you’re writing letters for the first time or you’re an experienced letter writer looking to refine your message, this event is for you! RSVP today, and we’ll let you know how to join this event. Invite your friends and family, too and encourage them to become letter writers this year! Never written letters before? No problem! Visit [votefwd.org/instructions](https://votefwd.org/instructions) for all the information you need, and sign up for an account at [votefwd.org](https://votefwd.org). Then you can download letters from the campaign of your choice, and we’ll offer guidance on how to write and prepare your letters at our event!
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