Virginia Lawmakers React to Spanberger's Amendments on Major Legislation: 'Basically Entire Rewrites'

7 things to know about Spanberger’s action on bills the General Assembly passed

We now know more about the governor we elected. That knowledge will not stop the debate over whether Abigail Spanberger is or is not as moderate or as bipartisan as she was portrayed in last fall’s election. On the contrary, that debate may intensify. However, we now have 1,102 data points with which to flesh out the picture — in the form of 972 bills she signed before Monday night’s deadline, 122 she sent back to the legislature with amendments…

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger proposes amendments on gun safety, workers' rights, and cannabis laws

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger introduces sweeping reforms on gun laws, marijuana legalization, and workers' rights.

Spanberger's amendments delay collective bargaining rights for some employees until 2030

State lawmakers will take action on her amendments during the one-day reconvened session on April 22.

Gov. Spanberger proposes amendments to key legislation

Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) is proposing changes to legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.

Virginia lawmakers react to Spanberger's amendments on major legislation: 'Basically entire rewrites'

RICHMOND, Va. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is facing pushback from Democratic lawmakers after proposing significant amendments to major legislation Monday, including bills on a retail recreational marijuana market and collective bargaining for some state and local public sector workers.Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) said the changes were "basically entire rewrites," and that changes of this magnitude are normally proposed …

Aird and Krizek push back on Spanberger amendments to retail marijuana market

by Brandon Jarvis State Sen. Lashresce Aird, D-Henrico, and Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, responded to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed amendments to their legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market. Currently, marijuana is not illegal in Virginia, but there is no legal way to make recreational purchases. “The Governor’s Substitute represents a significant departure from the framework passed by the General Assembly, raising seri…