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Virginia’s House Bill 911 voted 60 yeas to 34 nays in the House, extending the validity of non-REAL ID drivers licenses, permits, and identification cards to align with standard license periods. The DMV will use these new timelines when reissuing these documents. @vcucns.bsky.social

House Bill 602 passed the House 79–17. The bill would require movie theaters to provide open-caption screenings, with large theaters offering multiple showings after release and smaller theaters providing at least one upon request. @vcucns.bsky.social

Victoria Higgins, a director at Chesapeake Climate Action Network attended the 2026 Climate Lobby Day event.

“This is our opportunity to bring hundreds of people to Richmond that are passionate about climate issues.”
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Climate Lobby Day at the VA Capital this morning, with multiple organizations and high school groups gathering to speak in favor of climate related bills in the House and Senate.

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House Bill 161, allowing the state to regulate internet gaming, initially failed after its third read but has been temporarily passed by for later discussion.
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📸 Del. Garrett speaking in the session against HB 161.

At the House chamber with my fellow capsters this morning. The House has made it to the halfway point of the 2026 session. They are voting on over 200 bills on things such as gun control, education, and criminal justice. @vcucns.bsky.social

HB 969, which would establish a VA Gun Violence Prevention Center, just passed the House on a party-line vote. Just one of many gun control proposals being voted on in the House this morning.

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Ebbin takes cannabis role in Richmond, kicking off race for his Va. Senate seat | ARLnow.com The race is on to succeed State Sen. Adam Ebbin, who announced Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 7) he would resign in February to take a post in the Spanberger administration. In the hours after his announce...

Of course there was a typo, but here is the info if you were looking for it: www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/e...

Climate Change Action Network and Sierra Club are lobbying today, including a great number of high school students, at the General Assembly, and Sen. Lamont Bagby just recognized the group’s efforts.

Two VCU students, Danielle and Priscilla, were recognized by Sen. Adam Ebbin’s for their service as interns. Ebbin’s is moving to Spanberger’s administration.

Two VCU students, Danielle and Priscilla, were recognized by Sen. Adam Ebbin’s for their service as interns. Ebbin’s is moving to Spanberger’s administration.

Today marks Del. Bennett-Parker’s, D-Alexandria, last day as a House representative. She will be moving over to the state Senate after winning a special election to represent the 39th Senate district.
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VA House of Delegates convening early this morning. A heavy agenda as the last day of bills being heard on original floors begins. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Bill to ensure minimum wage for farmers advances in Va. House of Delegates • Virginia Mercury Democrats push farm worker minimum wage bill for third year

Bill to ensure minimum wage for farmers advances in Va. House of Delegates. By Sara Matthews

Lawmakers will vote on a House bill to extend minimum wage requirements to farm workers in the state.

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Subcommittee taps brakes on measure to shift costs to data centers A House Labor and Commerce subcommittee recommended continuing until next session a measure to have data centers pay for associated infrastructure and energy costs, instead of passing them onto reside...

Subcommittee taps brakes on measure to shift costs to data centers. By Alexa Barnes

Lawmakers want to continue a measure on how data centers pay for infrastructure and energy costs, rather than passing it on to residential customers.

www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/sub...

Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate

Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate. By Kacy Lee

Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management. House Bill 171 updates the current policy.

www.whro.org/education-ne...

Virginia is a top state for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and this bill could help reduce them

Virginia is a top state for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and this bill could help reduce them by Elle Cota.

Could soon have a voluntary grant fund for wildlife corridors that better protect drivers and animals.

www.whro.org/environment/...

Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics • Virginia Mercury House Bill 122 seeks to bolster consumer protections by banning toxic ingredients used in the beauty industry.

Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics by Stef Anderson

Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment.
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Assault firearm bill passed the House floor after third year, reported by Nathan Edwards. A bill that would regulate high-powered firearms has reported out of the House today, with renewed debate over what it could mean for gun owners and public safety across the state.
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I have the exciting opportunity to report live from Capitol Square for incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Inauguration ceremony at noon. This marks a significant moment in history as Virginia welcomes its first female governor.

Stay tuned for highlights of today's event.

John Reid officially gives his speech of Concession
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John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social

Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social

Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social

Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social

Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social

Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social

Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social

Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social

Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor.
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning!
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