Conservation Policy Updates: Week 5 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on Crossover, Expanding Solar Energy, and Transit Infrastructure/Electrification Funding from week 5 of the General Assembly session.
Crossover Update from Virginia’s General Assembly
As of this Tuesday, we have reached “crossover” – the day that bills introduced and passed in one chamber of the General Assembly must “cross over” to be voted on by the other. VCN provides an update on the remaining conservation bills in this short session.
Conservation Policy Updates: Week 4 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on Data Centers, Banning Cyanide in Metals Mining, and Curbing Invasive Plants from week 4 of the General Assembly session.
Conservation Policy Updates (Budget Edition): Week 3 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on the budget from week 3 of the General Assembly session: Restoring the Chesapeake Bay, Securing Lasting Funding for Land Conservation, & Funding Public Transit—Not Highway Expansion.
Conservation Policy Updates: Week 2 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on Defending Clean Car Standards, Lowering Electricity Bills, and Reducing Plastics from week 1 of the General Assembly session.
Conservation Policy Updates: Week 1 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on Defending Clean Car Standards, Lowering Electricity Bills, and Reducing Plastics from week 1 of the General Assembly session.
5 Takeaways from Virginia’s Conservation Budget
After advocating for full conservation funding throughout the General Assembly session, we finally see how Virginia's conservation budget turned out for the next biennium.
Special Session: 5 Things To Watch
The General Assembly reconvenes for a special session to adopt resolutions, finalize the budget, and make decisions on any remaining bills.
Land Conservation Policy: 2022 General Assembly Review
See how our land conservation policies to protect BIPOC resources, local farms, native species, and wildlife corridors fared this session.