The party will have consolidated control of state government once the General Assembly convenes Jan. 14 and Spanberger is sworn in three days later. But Spanberger and other Democrats — backed by nonpartisan legislative budget analysts — argue that Republican policies have teed up an uncertain outlook. Youngkin vetoed such a bill this year. Youngkin vetoed similar bills this year. This is another measure Youngkin vetoed this year.

Source: Washington Post December 19, 2025 22:44 UTC