rural virginians
- Farm Advocates Cite Battery Limits in Opposing Leaf Blower Bill
Virginia Farm Bureau testimony details operational hurdles of electric leaf blowers for agriculture and public works under House Bill 881.
- 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.
- Virginia Bill Seeks to End District-Based Seats on Medical Board
A 2026 legislative proposal would eliminate the requirement for one Board of Medicine member from each congressional district, prompting debate over rural representation in healthcare oversight.