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As we move into fall and holiday seasons, the work of the General Assembly is still ongoing. There are many boards and commissions that meet in the interim, continuing statewide work and addressing policy issues that are either unfinished or in need of discussion. The Joint Subcommittee on Tax Policy has as its number one agenda item, data centers. We hear constituents loud and clear, that some action needs to be taken to address this growing industry. The Joint Subcommittee on K12 education is meeting to continue reviewing and assessing the 2023 recommendations of the Joint Legislative and Audit Review Commission; namely, the Commonwealth's funding formula for public education. Finally, the process for submitting legislation for the 2027 session has begun. The deadline to prefile bills is November 30, 2026. Prefile bills are to be submitted by 10 am on Wednesday, January 13, 2027 by 10 a.m.

Please contact this office for any issues of concern for Senate District 23 (all of the City of Hampton and part of the City of Newport News). Your voice matters.