As Virginia legislators take an unexpected break, right at the start of the 2025 session, the Richmond water crisis that is delaying their work has given new urgency to an issue — drinking water and water policy — that has been simmering for years.
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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.
Speaker Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, presides over the House of Delegates on Wednesday on the abbreviated first day of the legislative session. Scott said he does not think the answer to water issues is something that could limit local governments’ decision-making powers, like the measures legislators have introduced about siting solar facilities or zoning for affordable housing.
Speaker Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, presides over the House of Delegates on Wednesday on the abbreviated first day of the legislative session. Scott said he does not think the answer to water issues is something that could limit local governments’ decision-making powers, like the measures legislators have introduced about siting solar facilities or zoning for affordable housing.
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Hi from Richmond, Va. Having no access to running water here puts the crisis in areas like Flint, MI in context for me. We take so much for granted. Investing in and protecting essential infrastructure like clean water should be front and center policy initiatives.
— Senator Jennifer Boysko (@JenniferBoysko) January 8, 2025
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Videos: Residents talk about Richmond water outage
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.
Richmond announces water testing, urges public to use water sparingly. Schools closed for remainder of week.
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.
VCU men's basketball hosted Fordham at the Siegel Center and Richmond women's basketball hosted George Mason at the Robins Center without fans…
Texas Inn and Abi's Books and Brews supply water to locals during Richmond crisis
VCU men's basketball coach Ryan Odom on psychology of Rams playing in empty Siegel Center during Richmond water crisis
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
