Some joked about not showering as others shrugged and just said stuff happens. Virginia legislators gathered briefly on Wednesday to kick off the 2025 General Assembly session and said Richmond’s water crisis isn’t going to slow them down.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax (right) is shown speaking with Gov. Glenn Youngkin Jan. 8, the first day of the legislative session. Surovell says he expects an economic slowdown as consumers pull back on spending and businesses slow hiring and investment.
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A bathroom is closed at the Virginia State Capitol on Wednesday with the city of Richmond under a boil water advisory.
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Del. Betsy Carr, D-Richmond, said House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, was "running a tight ship" during the legislative session.
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Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears presides over the Senate on Wednesday on the first day of the General Assembly session. In light of Richmond’s water crisis, the legislature met for a bit more than an hour, then recessed until Monday.
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Samuel B. Parker gives an update on the water boil advisory in Richmond.
Richmond Sheriff's Deputies deliver water to Midtown Green, one of the city's water distribution sites, on Jan. 7, 2025.
Mayor Danny Avula on Tuesday morning discusses the efforts of crews to repair Richmond’s water treatment plant.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks about the Richmond water boil advisory, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Renesha Parks talks about RPS's efforts to provide school lunches during the Richmond water boil advisory
Sen. Kaine discusses Richmond's water crisis on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024.
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Mayor Avula speaks about communication during the ongoing water boil advisory, Wednesday, Jan. 2025.
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula answers reporter questions about the water boil advisory
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