Virginia’s Governor is taking heat from within her own party for shooting down several top Democratic priorities like legalizing recreational cannabis, establishing a board to regulate prescription drug prices,

Virginia is making clear that a fair day’s work comes with the dignity of being able to stay home when you are sick or need to care for a sick family member,”

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation Wednesday that will create a statewide paid sick leave program for all Virginia workers.

Governor Abagail Spanberger signed 25 bills passed during Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session, approving measures focused on criminal justice reform, gun restrictions, worker protections, election administration and energy assistance programs.

Governor Spanberger issued several vetoes, including a marijuana marketplace and prescription drug affordability board, according to the Office of Governor Abigail Spanberger.

Governor Abigail Spanberger's veto of a public sector collective bargaining bill is drawing sharp reactions from city and trade workers, who say they are regrouping and developing a new strategy.

Virgina State University had another dance party at commencement and VA governor Abigail Spanberger joined in.

The deadline for Spanberger to act on roughly two dozen bills, which she wanted the General Assembly to change but legislators declined, is 11:59 p.m. Saturday.