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Virginia Viewpoint: Executive Edits

Cozen O'Connor on 3/27/2025

When the General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond next week, legislators will face a staggeringly full agenda. Ahead of Monday's 11:59 PM deadline, Governor Youngkin acted on more than 900 bills — vetoing 157, amending 159,...more

Virginia Viewpoint: Late Out of the Gate

Cozen O'Connor on 1/20/2025

The 2025 General Assembly commenced its legislative business this week following an unexpected delay due to widespread water outages that impacted the city of Richmond last week. With only 46 days in this "short" session — as...more

Virginia Viewpoint - April 19, 2024

Cozen O'Connor on 4/22/2024

In bipartisan fashion, Governor Youngkin and legislators have agreed on a fresh start to negotiate a new two-year budget. The reconvened session of the General Assembly commenced on Wednesday to consider the Governor’s...more

Virginia Viewpoint - The Power of the Pen

Cozen O'Connor on 4/8/2024

With only a few days remaining to act on legislation that passed during the regular session, Governor Youngkin has issued a flurry of vetoes including several that stymie Democratic priorities from this session. Meanwhile,...more

Virginia 2024 Legislative Update

McGuireWoods Consulting on 3/12/2024

On March 9, 2024, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned following a 60-day session during which lawmakers voted on over 3,500 pieces of legislation and negotiated a two-year state budget. The 2024 session was marked by some...more

Virginia Viewpoint: The Budget Battle Begins

Cozen O'Connor on 2/27/2024

This week, the House and Senate each voted on their changes to the Governor’s introduced budget – with some noticeable differences between the two chambers and omissions that wipe out most the Governor’s top tax priorities....more