Virginia Democrats closed their first legislative session during which they held a trifecta in state government having passed bills to raise the minimum wage, ban “assault firearms,” limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, establish a legal cannabis retail market, and expand family and paid sick leave—priorities echoed by Democratic parties in statehouses across the country.
Republicans, who ran against Democrats on an affordability message in 2025, said the session failed to deliver.
The session ended on March 14 without a budget.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she was reviewing legislation on her desk and reaffirmed her intention to call lawmakers back to Richmond to complete budget talks….