This will be updated throughout the day as news comes in from the General Assembly in Richmond. We are in an even-year long session which means it will last two months (as opposed to 45 days during short sessions in odd-numbered years).
Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast [1] kick-off for 2018 Session started the day at 7:00 a.m. at the Richmond Convention Center.
Welcome Back to Richmond [2] as lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, and visitors return to spend January and February in the capital city.
House Democrats Out of Options as General Assembly Convenes [3]. Jason Kenney gives a mid-day update as the GOP officially takes the majority with breaking news in HOD-28 and HOD-94.
Kirk Cox Elected Speaker of Virginia House of Delegates [4]. The vote was unanimous.
Follow General Assembly updates here. [5]
Governor Terry McAuliffe addresses the General Assembly [6] tonight at 7:00 with his final State of the Commonwealth remarks.
House of Delegates Adopts Rules for 2018-2019 Session [7]. The work of this year’s session continues.
New State Delegates Make History in Richmond [8]. From the Prince William Times’ Jonathan Hunley.