RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that April revenues grew 6.9 percent compared to the previous April. On a fiscal year-to-date basis through the first ten months of Fiscal Year 2026, collections have grown 7.3 percent. Growth has been driven by strong individual income tax and strong sales tax receipts, while corporate income taxes have lagged. Compared to the official forecast assumed in the amended budget, revenues are ahead of expectations by 3.3 percent.
“Revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 are ahead of expectations entering the final months of the year, though continued national uncertainty warrants caution,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “I am concerned by both the sudden spike in inflation caused by the war in Iran and the job losses Virginia has seen since the start of the fiscal year — particularly in the wake of federal workforce cuts. With these developments putting additional strain on Virginians and contributing to significant uncertainty for the Commonwealth, I will continue to focus on doing everything in my power to provide stability for businesses, families, and investors.”
ARLINGTON, Va., May 8, 2026 — The U.S. Small Business Administration Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO) will recognize Good Company Doughnuts & Café as the 2026 National Small Business Week Small Business Person of the Year for Northern Virginia during a special event Friday morning in Arlington, Virginia.
The recognition honors the extraordinary growth and community impact of siblings and co founders Charles Kachadoorian and Kate Murphy, whose company has expanded from a single Arlington café in 2019 into a rapidly growing regional business serving customers throughout the Washington metropolitan area.
As a family-owned business since 1958, Mr Wash has deep roots in the communities it serves and remains committed to giving back to those who make a meaningful impact every day. “Teachers and nurses shape and heal our communities every single day,” said Mr. Wash President Evan Harris. “Their work is demanding, and it’s often thankless. As a family-owned business rooted in this community, we wanted to find a meaningful way to say what so many of us are thinking: thank you.”
This offer reflects Mr Wash’s ongoing commitment to community appreciation and service. The company invites all eligible teachers and nurses to take advantage of this special offer.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded the Judiciary Committee’s passage of legislation authored by Sen. Warner to protect children from AI chatbots.
The Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act, introduced by Sen. Warner along with Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Katie Britt (R-AL), passed out of the committee unanimously.
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia’s workforce.
The General Assembly accepted the Governor’s amendments to landmark legislation creating Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program, which will empower millions of workers throughout the Commonwealth to care for a loved one, recover from a serious illness, or welcome a new child without sacrificing their pay.
April 15, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, on Tax Day, U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced their Millionaires Surtax Act, legislation to address the growing income inequality gap between wealthy and working Americans and raise significant revenue to support everyday families and grow our economy.
This surtax would implement an additional 10-point tax to incomes above $2 million for married couples or above $1 million for individuals – applying equally to wages and salaries as well as to capital gains and other investment income. This is a simple, straightforward reform that avoids common loopholes that the wealthy often try to exploit to game the tax code. The nonpartisan Yale Budget Lab estimates that this proposal would raise $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. This legislation is endorsed by a wide array of over 40 economic, labor, and nonprofit organizations.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led a group of his DMV colleagues in pressing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford for answers on two recent reports of equipment failure at the FAA Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility that caused evacuation of the facility, hospitalization of FAA personnel, and groundings and delays for aircraft at the covered airports in Virginia and Maryland.
Concerned about the Potomac TRACON facility impacting aviation traffic, the lawmakers wrote, “These incidents, along with the tragic accident of January 29, 2025, involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter, demand that Congress have a full accounting of the management, operations, maintenance and planned and completed improvements for the Potomac TRACON facility specifically, and the airspace management of the National Capital Region generally.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, tonight issued the following statement:
“President Trump’s address tonight did little to answer the most basic questions the American people deserve when our nation is engaged in a costly and dangerous conflict with Iran. From the outset, this administration has offered a moving target of justifications for this war of choice – none matched by the serious planning required to manage its predictable consequences. Americans are already feeling the impact at the pump, alongside rising prices for diesel, fertilizer, aluminum, and other essentials, with consequences that will continue to ripple through the economy for a long time to come.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s Senate-passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help reduce homelessness, and address the rising share of housing owned by large corporate investors.
“Everywhere I go in Virginia, I hear from working families struggling with the high cost of living,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m relieved that Congress has been able to work together in a bipartisan manner to pass legislation that will help bring down housing costs for families, offer assurance to veterans and rural Virginians, take steps to reduce homelessness, and strengthen protections for renters. In this economy, Americans deserve some financial relief and security.”
Richmond, VA – Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump’s latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and businesses without congressional approval.
“For more than a year, President Trump has tried to claim powers he is not entitled to under the law,” said Attorney General Jay Jones. “The Supreme Court already rejected this scheme once. Instead of respecting that decision, the Administration is taking further illegal actions that fly in the face of the Court’s ruling. These illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on Virginia families and when a President tries to impose them without legal authority, it is our responsibility to step in and defend the rule of law.”
Arlington, VA — Arlington residents will have a unique opportunity to step inside Virginia’s Revolutionary past when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience arrives at Arlington’s HistoryFest on Saturday, May 9, at Kenmore Middle School.
The VA250 Mobile Museum is part of the statewide commemoration led by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Designed as an immersive, traveling exhibit, the mobile museum brings Virginia’s Revolutionary-era stories directly to communities across the Commonwealth.
February 21, 2026 (Alexandria, VA) – Governor Abigail Spanberger today endorsed Congressman Don Beyer’s reelection as Representative for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
“Serving with him in Congress, I saw firsthand Congressman Don Beyer’s unwavering commitment to Virginia families,” said Governor Spanberger. “He understands that lowering costs and supporting working families are essential to keeping our communities strong, and has been a strong leader working to protect Virginians from the worst impacts of this administration. I’m proud to support his continued leadership on behalf of the Commonwealth.”
