April Releases

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed a series of bills to tackle the high cost of healthcare, housing, and energy for Virginia families — and reiterated her commitment to reviewing the remaining legislation on her desk with a focus on making the Commonwealth a more affordable to place to live.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to keep Virginia students safe at school and make sure Virginia teachers have the resources and training to respond to emergencies.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to grow Virginia’s economy, create new jobs for Virginians, and support business investment in Virginia communities.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation to strengthen schools, make sure students are set up for long-term success, and keep kids safe and healthy both in and out of the classroom.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger announced today that Tidal Flight — a Hampton Roads-based startup developing the next generation of hybrid-electric amphibious aircraft — plans to invest $538,000 to expand the company’s operations in the Commonwealth. With this investment, Tidal Flight will lease 13,000 square feet of hangar space at Chesapeake Regional Airport and hire an additional six employees, tripling the company’s existing workforce.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to focus on working with parents, teachers, and leaders from both parties to make sure parents feel confident that their kids are receiving an outstanding education in Virginia public schools.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed legislation to address the high cost of housing, healthcare, and utilities across the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed into law legislation to incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, secure stronger wages for Virginians who feed and fuel the Commonwealth, and connect more Virginians with career opportunities.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today vetoed legislation that would require the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to call a referendum vote on a casino in Tysons Corner regardless of the Board’s explicit opposition. The Governor said the bill would set a precedent against local decision-making on gambling, and she reiterated her belief that a statewide independent commission is needed to regulate gambling in Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of governors in calling on PJM Interconnection — the operator of the nation’s largest electric grid — to prioritize energy affordability and reliability while ensuring that data centers pay their fair share for the energy and infrastructure they require.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first responders, keep Virginians safe online and in their communities, and protect kids, communities, and law enforcement officers from gun violence.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today vetoed legislation that would legalize skill gaming.

RICHMOND, VA — In a new op-ed for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Governor Abigail Spanberger today outlined the bipartisan legislation she has signed to address high costs for families, expand economic opportunity for Virginians, and create a steady business climate for companies of all sizes.

RICHMOND, VA — Hours before the 11:59pm deadline for her action on the more than 1,000 bills passed by the General Assembly, Governor Abigail Spanberger did not sign dozens of tax bills into law — because the General Assembly never passed them, and the bills never reached her desk.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that March revenues grew 14.3 percent compared to March 2025. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, through the first nine months of Fiscal Year 2026, collections have grown 7.4 percent. Growth has been driven by strong individual income tax and strong sales tax receipts, while corporate income taxes have lagged. Compared to the official forecast, revenues are ahead of expectations by 3.2 percent.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today vetoed legislation that would threaten Virginians’ personal property, require Virginians to pay a new fee on all mattress purchases, and make it harder for Virginia’s criminal justice system to hold offenders accountable.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today submitted amendments to valuable worker protection legislation — including collective bargaining for public employees, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger submitted amendments to strengthen commonsense gun safety laws, clarify how Virginia will continue to cooperate with federal law enforcement, and legalize marijuana in a safe manner that protects public health.

HARRISONBURG, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. will invest $113.9 million to expand operations in Rockingham County. At an announcement ceremony in Harrisonburg, the Governor celebrated the investment, that will create 146 new jobs and new grower opportunities in the Commonwealth.

HARRISONBURG, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that AeroNimble — a Harrisonburg-based startup specializing in PT6 aircraft engine overhaul and blade component manufacturing — will invest more than $2.5 million to expand its operational capacity and create 51 new jobs in the Commonwealth.

HARRISONBURG, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined state and local leaders to break ground on the widening of more than six miles of Interstate 81 in the Harrisonburg area. The $219 million project will add a third lane in each direction and replace nine bridges over the interstate.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that L3Harris Technologies — a global leader in defense tech and solid rocket motor manufacturing — will invest $1.27 billion to increase manufacturing capacity at the company’s production facilities in Orange County, Virginia. The expansion is expected to create more than 350 highly skilled jobs in the Commonwealth and builds on the company’s previously announced investment to expand tactical solid rocket motor production in Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the release of Virginia’s Statewide Strategic Tourism Plan for 2026–2029, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide tourism growth, sharpen the Commonwealth’s competitive edge, and increase both visitation and traveler spending over the next four years.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger finalized her action on the 1,100 bills sent to her desk during the 2026 General Assembly Session.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments and appointments in the Office of the Governor, state agency leadership, and secretariat staff.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday kicked off her Administration's inaugural Regional Readiness Summits with a briefing focused on strengthening the safety and security of families in Southwest Virginia. In Abingdon, Governor Spanberger brought together more than 100 senior public safety leaders — including police chiefs, sheriffs, fire chiefs, and emergency management personnel — to develop plans for improving readiness, response, and recovery for crisis incidents that exceed agency capabilities or involve multiple localities.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced more than $15.3 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to support a new portfolio of projects across the Commonwealth focused on workforce development, advanced manufacturing, unmanned systems, life sciences, and site development.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program will reopen to ensure producers and timber owners whose operations were impacted by Hurricane Helene, and who did not apply for assistance during the initial application period, have an opportunity to apply for disaster assistance. The program provides direct financial assistance to eligible applicants who sustained damage to farm infrastructure, timber, or certain commodity loss across the 27 localities designated as federal disaster areas.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger on Friday during an industry roundtable at the East Coast Sawmill, Logging & Pallet Equipment Exposition (EXPO Richmond) in Doswell signed an executive directive creating the Virginia Wood Council — a new advisory body focused on growing Virginia’s forestry industry, supporting loggers, and making sure Virginia’s forests remain strong into the future. The Council will also help the industry contend with the challenges created by federal tariffs and support business expansion into new markets.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced appointees for the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. These appointments will begin on July 1, 2026. The Governor is making her selections well in advance of July 1 because Rector John Rocovich has committed to placing her appointees on the university’s presidential search committee.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the outcome of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of bipartisan legislation — commonly known as the Momnibus — to improve and expand healthcare coverage for Virginia mothers and families, particularly women who face the highest risks.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia’s workforce.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the completion of the General Assembly’s reconvened session.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing April 23, 2026, as the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Moton High School Walkout.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday — on Earth Day — announced Virginia’s entry in the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 states focused on responding to the dangers of climate change, growing America’s economy, and safeguarding public health.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today awarded a Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant to support marketing for locally-grown food and beverage businesses across the five counties of the Northern Piedmont region. The $34,949 grant will help the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission (RRRC) and its partners to revise and reinvigorate promotion of the region through the Purely Piedmont and ‘Tween Rivers Trail programs.

FORT MONROE, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined state and local leaders — including Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, Congressman Bobby Scott, and Senator Mamie Locke — and community members at Fort Monroe to dedicate the African Landing Memorial Plaza, a new memorial honoring the first recorded Africans brought to English North America in 1619.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — on her 100th day in office — released a new video reflecting on her work to make life more affordable and strengthen Virginia’s economy, and pledging a continued focus on providing the steady, pragmatic leadership Virginians deserve.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — on her 100th day in office — signed 12 bipartisan bills focused on connecting students with apprenticeships, creating economic opportunity in every single region of the Commonwealth, and strengthening Virginia schools.

RICHMOND, VA — Yesterday in Richmond and Roanoke, Governor Abigail Spanberger marked 100 days in office — speaking directly to Virginians about the steps her Administration is taking to make life more affordable for families and grow the Commonwealth’s economy.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today at Fort Eustis launched the Virginia Veteran Registered Apprenticeship Muster — a new career event designed to connect transitioning servicemembers, Veterans, and military spouses to skilled, high‑demand roles by expanding access to Registered Apprenticeships.

NORFOLK, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today in Hampton Roads signed bipartisan legislation focused on connecting more Virginians with apprenticeships and supporting the men and women who power the Commonwealth’s economy.