Broken water system forces closure of Virginia capitol ahead of 2025 legislative session
Youngkin is also scheduled to give his annual State of the Commonwealth address at the capitol Wednesday to kick off the 2025 session. In an email, House Clerk Paul Nardo said he was planning on that event taking place “as usual,” followed by several fingers crossed emojis.
Virginia's first full day of legislative session delayed by water issues from winter storm
Virginia's state Capitol and General Assembly buildings are going to be closed Wednesday, effectively postponing lawmakers' first working day of the legislative session nearly two days after a winter storm shut down Richmond's water system.
Will Richmond’s water crisis delay the state of the 2025 General Assembly session?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s not just Richmond that is feeling the effects of the city’s water crisis. The General Assembly is set to gavel in for its 2025 Regular Session on Wednesday, Jan. 8, but with lawmakers coming from all over the state, it’s unclear whether the session will be able to start on time.
Virginia legislative session delayed by water problems in Richmond
Virginia‘s legislative session will begin on Wednesday but will immediately gavel out for the day until next week because of water problems in Richmond. Richmond was placed under a boil advisory on Monday after a significant winter storm caused a power outage at the city’s water treatment plant.
1 day before Virginia's lawmaking session begins, Capitol buildings closed due to no water
Virginia's Capitol building and General Assembly building closed on Tuesday as Richmond crews worked to restore water services. A boil water advisory was issued after a power outage at a water treatment facility on Monday morning caused a pump failure.
State lawmakers say Richmond’s water crisis is a reminder about the state of Virginia’s infrastructure
General Assembly session on pause as a result of Richmond’s water crisis, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that when they return to Richmond on Jan. 13, Virginia’s aging
Start of Virginia’s General Assembly session delayed because of Richmond water outage
A water outage in Richmond has laed lawmakers to delay the start of the General Assembly legislative session until Monday. The citywide water outage coupled with special elections that could
Richmond water issue closes state government buildings day before lawmakers return to session
All state buildings are closed in Richmond today due to ongoing water contamination issues as a result of the snow storm. That includes the General Assembly Building and State Capitol. State legislators are scheduled to gavel in for the start of the legislative session Wednesday at noon.
Virginia General Assembly to recess on first day as Richmond faces water issues
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Virginia General Assembly delayed after water system issue impacting Capitol Square
An ongoing water system issue impacting Capitol Square has created some changes for the General Assembly tomorrow.
Boil-water advisory in Virginia’s capital to be lifted Saturday at the earliest, mayor says
Officials say that a boil-water advisory in Virginia’s capital will remain in place at least until Saturday morning.
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