Smart environmental policies will deliver a more prosperous future for all Virginians

Smart environmental policies will deliver a more prosperous future for all Virginians

A man fishes in the Appomattox River, a tributary of the James, in Hopewell in May 2019. Both rivers are part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. (Photo by Sarah Vogelsong/Virginia Mercury)As Virginia’s new governor and General Assembly prepare for the 2026 legislative session, our leaders should rally around a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen the economy, protect lives and livelihoods and invest in what makes our commonwealth a great…