August Releases

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that applications for the Governor’s Community Partnership Council on Corrections are now open — a new advisory council dedicated to advancing meaningful reforms within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) by hearing directly from corrections officers and VADOC staff, formerly incarcerated individuals, and families across Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today during Virginia Farmers Market Week marked the 15th anniversary of Virginia’s initiative to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits at farmers markets across the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger yesterday joined Virginians at events in Harrisonburg and Augusta County to celebrate National Night Out and thank law enforcement officers and first responders for their work to keep Virginians safe, strengthen trust with the people they serve, and build stronger communities across the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. will invest $3.6 million to expand its operational capabilities in Bland County and create 52 new jobs — more than tripling the company’s current workforce of 19 employees.

RICHMOND, VA — After Governor Abigail Spanberger urged state regulators to protect Virginians from shouldering new energy costs, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) ordered data centers to cover the cost of transmission infrastructure built exclusively for those facilities — saving Virginia families, small businesses, and other ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) successfully launched an Intensive Reentry Program at Red Onion State Prison, among the first reentry programs in the nation of its kind at a maximum-security facility.

RICHMOND, VA — In a new op-ed for the Washington Post, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that she will intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy — the first time a Governor of Virginia has taken such an action at the State Corporation Commission (SCC).

NORFOLK, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined Virginians in Norfolk to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and the 60th anniversary of Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections — the 1966 Supreme Court decision ruling poll taxes unconstitutional.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged Virginians to take advantage of reduced prices for back-to-school shopping during Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend — running from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined FOX 5 DC’s “On the Hill” to discuss her decision to intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy — and the priorities that will guide her involvement: making energy more affordable, protecting Virginia’s utility workforce, and meeting the Commonwealth’s long-term energy goals.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to take steps to make sure data centers pay their fair share and shield families, small businesses, and other ratepayers from transmission infrastructure costs.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry continues to reach historic milestones, with visitors spending a record-high $36.2 billion in the Commonwealth. Visitor spending increased 3.1 percent, or $1.1 billion, over the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth in visitor spending.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined “Squawk Box” on CNBC to discuss her decision to intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy — and underscored her focus on making sure Virginians have a voice throughout the process.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) — a leading manufacturer and supplier of shipboard energy and propulsion systems — will invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Chesapeake, creating 32 new jobs in the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger and First Gentleman Adam Spanberger today announced the winners of the Virginia Council on Women’s 15th Annual STEAM-H (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare) Essay Contest — hosting the winners and their families at the Executive Mansion.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement and flag order in memory and respect of Appomattox County Deputy Burlie W. Duvall III of Concord, Virginia, who died in the line of duty and whose sacrifice represents the epitome of service.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today in Arlington highlighted legislation she signed into law to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs, as well as steps Virginia is taking to contend with the Trump Administration’s federal healthcare cuts.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined Virginians in Arlington to highlight the Commonwealth’s record investments to lower housing costs and celebrate the recent opening of Wholey Legacy Homes — a newly constructed 234-unit apartment complex.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement and flag order in memory and respect of Delegate Floyd H. Miles Sr. of Charles City County.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today in Tappahannock highlighted historic new investments Virginia is making in education and healthcare to support students, parents, and families across the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today filed with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to formally intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Order 19 initiating a comprehensive modernization of Virginia’s emergency preparedness systems and establishing a Unified Readiness Framework as the Commonwealth’s new statewide governance model for preparedness, homeland security, emergency management, and resilience.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the award of 14 Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grants to support projects that will establish and expand opportunities for local producers and strengthen local food systems. Grants totaling more than $507,000 were awarded to 14 different localities to fund a range of projects including animal and wood products processing facilities, a shared-use cannery and commercial kitchens, farmers market, creamery expansion, produce packing facility, and the creation of a new regional livestock marketing complex.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today addressed the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly to discuss the closing of fiscal year 2026 and her priorities for the upcoming budget development cycle.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged eligible Virginia families to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks, one of the Commonwealth’s summer nutrition programs that helps families put food on the table during summer break.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged the Trump Administration — the U.S Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Office of the United States Trade Representative — to confront the consequences of President Trump’s tariffs and focus on bringing stability as the President imposes new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada prepares to retaliate.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged President Trump to reconsider his Administration’s plans to flood the market with foreign-produced ground beef subsidized by American taxpayers — undercutting Virginia’s beef cattle producers and devastating family-run operations across the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed Executive Order 20 to strengthen the Commonwealth’s response to the devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP imposed by H.R. 1 — President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the recommendation of 19 projects and letters of intent for 3 projects totaling $8,397,277 through the 2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) program, supporting infrastructure improvements, job creation, small-business support, downtown revitalization, and workforce development across Southwest Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $7.3 million in strategic investments through the Virginia Energy Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program. The five awards will advance economic and community development in coal-impacted communities in Southwest Virginia through investments in job creation, healthcare, emergency services, transportation infrastructure, and improvements at UVA Wise.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined leaders from across America at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington — and honor the generations of Americans who marched, organized, and sacrificed to expand the promise of American democracy.

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments.

FORT MONROE, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined state, local, and community leaders at Fort Monroe for the unveiling of a new sculpture at the African Landing Memorial during the National Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal — a ceremony honoring the site where the first recorded Africans were brought to English North America in 1619.

TROUTVILLE, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted a roundtable to hear directly from Virginia cattlemen about challenges facing their operations — particularly in the wake of the Trump Administration’s plan that goes into effect today to flood the market with more than 660 million pounds of foreign-produced ground beef subsidized by American taxpayers — while producers are contending with rising input costs due to federal tariff policies and the ongoing war in the Middle East.