Press Release
- Governor Spanberger Joins Governors Public Health Alliance to Keep Virginians Safe
RICHMOND, VA — Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the Commonwealth of Virginia is joining the Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA), a nonpartisan coalition of 16 governors representing more than 40% of the U.S. population, working across state lines to protect their residents and strengthen public health.
- Sentara hospitals are using AI to help monitor patients, determine discharge timelines
Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk.
- Protecting Your Vote: Election Security and Vote Counting
As Election Day approaches, voters can be confident that their vote is protected.
- Warner, Kaine Announce $3.6 Million in Federal Funding for Shenandoah Valley Rail Improvements
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens.
- Governor Spanberger Outlines Focus on Economic Development, Celebrates Major New Investments in Rural Communities
LEXINGTON, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today highlighted her focus on expanding opportunity in rural communities, continuing to create good-paying jobs for Virginians, and supporting agriculture and forestry amid the uncertainty created by federal tariffs.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Creation of New Virginia State Conservation Area at Buffalo Mountain
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger today announced the creation of a new Virginia State Conservation Area at Buffalo Mountain through the acquisition of 2,211 acres in Floyd and Carroll counties.
- Governor Spanberger Announces General Fund Revenues Grew 8.0 Percent Year-Over-Year Through September
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that September General Fund revenues grew 11.5 percent compared to the previous September.
- Attorney General Awards $75,000 to 30 TRIAD Chapters Across the Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- How to weigh in on the Dominion-NextEra merger
Virginians can testify by phone or in person on Nov. 5, 9 and 10 about the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger.
- Federal emergency order let Louisa, Fauquier and Hanover peaker plants exceed permit limits during September grid squeeze
Eleven gas-and-oil turbines in three Virginia counties were cleared to run past their air-permit limits on Sept. 17 and 18 under a Department of Energy emergency order.
- Attorney General Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Ashburn backup diesel generators ran up to 10 hours under federal emergency order
Six emergency diesel units in Ashburn ran between 8 and 10 hours on Sept. 17 under a Department of Energy order that let PJM direct backup generators at large power users to run before rolling blackouts.
- Who's who in the Dominion-NextEra merger case
A plain-English guide to the players in the SCC's review of the Dominion-NextEra merger: the companies, SCC staff, the Attorney General's consumer counsel and Clean Virginia.
- Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- A key generator serving Virginia tripped the morning of the September emergency
On Sept. 17, PJM told federal officials that 'a critical generation facility' supporting the BGE, Pepco and Dominion zones had unexpectedly gone offline.
- Governor Spanberger Authorizes On-Road Use of Dyed Diesel to Combat Rising Fuel Prices, Lower Costs for Farmers & Families
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 5 authorizing the temporary use of dyed diesel fuel in on-road vehicles to provide relief for farmers and families amid rising fuel costs.
- Two headquarters, one tower: what Richmond keeps in the Dominion-NextEra deal
NextEra promises dual headquarters in Juno Beach and Richmond and a new Richmond office tower.
- Northern Virginia air and noise on backup generation
A provision in September's federal emergency order let PJM tell large power users to run their own generators before rolling blackouts.
- Governor Spanberger Calls for Six-Year Freeze to Electricity Rates, Tripling Customer Bill Credits in NextEra-Dominion Filing
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — in expert testimony filed with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on behalf of the
- Dominion zone among hardest hit as grid forecast a 700-megawatt reserve shortfall
In asking for a federal emergency order, PJM said September's grid strain was worst in the BGE, Pepco and Dominion zones, where a key north-to-south transmission line limited how much power could flow in.
- Governor Spanberger Announces 46 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Drive Visitation to Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that $205,300 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 46 tourism marketing
- Governor Spanberger Announces Auria to Establish East Coast Headquarters in Fairfax
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Auria — a national security and aerospace defense company — will invest $1.8 million to establish its East Coast headquarters in Fairfax County.
- The 10,431-jobs promise: five years, or 10?
NextEra pledges to keep 10,431 jobs in Virginia for five years after buying Dominion.
- Governor Spanberger Announces M.C. Dean Expansion in Caroline County, Creating Nearly 2,000 New Jobs for Virginians
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that M.C. Dean — an innovative power and technology engineering firm — will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at the company’s Modular Mission Critical™ manufacturing campus based in Caroline County.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia’s AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the affirmation of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s AAA/Aaa/AAA bond ratings by Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings — the highest levels a state can receive.
- Governor Spanberger Announces $52 Million to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery & Rural Localities
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced more than $52 million to support projects across Southwest and Western Virginia through Good Neighbor Agreements signed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS).
- Fairfax has Two bond questions on the ballot with $16 Billion Dollars in Debt: What they would fund
Early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 general election , and Fairfax County voters are deciding two bond questions.
- What the merger means for your bill: $10 a month for four years
Dominion and NextEra now offer a typical Virginia household a $10 monthly bill credit for 48 months.
- Governor Spanberger Orders Creation of Statewide Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Prevent & Respond to AI-Related Cyberattacks
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 6 to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity and address the risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
- SCC staff: Deny the Dominion-NextEra merger as proposed
State Corporation Commission staff says Dominion and NextEra have not shown their merger would protect Virginia customers, and recommends the deal be denied unless the companies accept a list of new conditions.
- Governor Spanberger Celebrates State Investments That Will Help 200,000 Virginians Save Hundreds of Dollars on Health Insurance
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger celebrated today that the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program — created by the Governor and General Assembly — will help up to 200,000 Virginians save hundreds of dollars on average on their health insurance premiums through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace.
- Manassas Airport Announces Groundbreaking for New Air Traffic Control Tower
A New Height for Air Traffic Operations The replacement tower will feature a controller eye height of 125 feet, an increase of 58 feet over the existing tower’s 67-foot controller eye height.
- Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences Of Sanctuary Policies
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Democrats’ open-borders policies at the federal level and sanctuary policies at the state and local level allow millions of illegal aliens to pour into the country and ensure that criminal aliens, after encountered by local law enforcement, are released back into American communities.
- Warner Urges Military Spouse Commission to Hear Directly From Virginia Military Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) urged the newly formed Department of Defense Military Spouse Commission to expand its outreach to military families across Virginia, particularly spouses who have recently navigated the challenges of extended deployments and spouses of junior enlisted servicemembers.
- NEW: Governor Spanberger Stands Up to Trump Administration Effort to Strip Protections from 400,000 Acres of National Forests in Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged the Trump Administration to abandon its proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule — known as the Roadless Rule — that would jeopardize nearly 400,000 acres of National Forests in Virginia.
- Ring fence: SCC staff wants an independent Dominion board and a 'golden share'
SCC staff wants a legal wall around Dominion Energy Virginia, including an independent board, a bankruptcy-remote entity with a 'golden share' and dividend limits, to shield customers from NextEra's riskier businesses.
- Governor Spanberger Visits Students & Teachers in Henrico, Discusses Focus on Continuing to Strengthen Virginia Schools
HENRICO, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today visited Glen Lea Elementary School in Henrico County to meet with students and educators
- Governor Spanberger Announces Walashek Industrial & Marine Expansion in Norfolk
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. — a leading provider of maritime boiler repair and maintenance for military and civilian vessels — will expand its operations in Norfolk, creating 40 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Nearly $1.3 Million in Scholarships & Incentives for Nursing Students
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) has awarded nearly $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives to nearly 350 prospective students across the Commonwealth.
- Governor Spanberger gives away $67 Million for Home Energy Efficiency Projects to receive only $15 Million in work
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the release of more than $67 million in available Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funds that were previously withheld by the Youngkin Administration.
- Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Swimming Advisory Issued for Hilton Beach in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.– The Peninsula Health District has issued a swimming advisory for Hilton Beach.
- Governor Spanberger Hosts 1,000 Law Enforcement & Community Leaders for Statewide Summit on Strengthening Emergency Preparedness
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted 1,000 law enforcement, public safety, and community leaders from across Virginia in
- After statewide tour, Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi officially opposes Dominion-NextEra merger
Lt. Gov. Hashmi is joined by two lawmakers in Richmond, VA on Oct. 6 2026 for a press conference announcing she is opposing the merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
- Governor Spanberger Announces School Accountability Results, More Than $26 Million in New Investments for Schools
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the 2026 School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) results, providing
- Governor Spanberger Announces $615,000 in Virginia Main Street Grants to Revitalize Historic Commercial Districts Across 22 Communities
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $615,000 in grant awards to support 22 community revitalization projects across Virginia downtowns through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Virginia Main Street program.
- Governor Spanberger Celebrates Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Workforce Training Program by Area Development
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated that Virginia has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its workforce training
- Attorney General Jones Launches Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Governor Spanberger Secures $64 Million Investment by LG Electronics for New Chiller Plant in Isle of Wight County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that LG Electronics will establish a new HVAC systems assembly facility in Isle of Wight County — creating 164 new jobs for Virginians through more than $63.9 million in new capital investment.
- Attorney General Jones Secures More Than $800,000 for Families Following Historic Victory in Fair Housing Case
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
