Gov. Spanberger Touts Half of Legislative Agenda to Lower Costs Across VA

The governor's 'Affordable Virginia Agenda' aims to provide relief for families struggling with high prices.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that the state legislature has passed half of her 'Affordable Virginia Agenda' during the 2026 legislative session. The governor's office said one of Spanberger's top priorities this year is to make the state more affordable for families, particularly when it comes to the cost of pharmaceuticals, housing, and utilities.

Why it matters

With rising costs impacting many Virginians, the governor's legislative agenda aims to provide financial relief through a range of policy initiatives. The passage of half these measures represents a significant step toward achieving the administration's affordability goals.

The details

The list of legislation passed in the House of Delegates or Senate under Gov. Spanberger's 'Affordable Virginia Agenda' during the 2026 session was not provided in the original article. However, the governor stated that her 'overarching focus in 2026 is to deliver relief for Virginia families who are feeling the strain of high costs — particularly at the pharmacy, in the housing market, and on their utility bills.'

  • The 2026 legislative session took place earlier this year.

The players

Abigail Spanberger

The current Governor of Virginia, who has made affordability a top priority for the state in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“My overarching focus in 2026 is to deliver relief for Virginia families who are feeling the strain of high costs — particularly at the pharmacy, in the housing market, and on their utility bills.”

— Abigail Spanberger, Governor (wdbj7.com)

What’s next

The governor stated she looks forward to continuing to work with state legislative leaders to ensure the full 'Affordable Virginia Agenda' is signed into law.

The takeaway

Governor Spanberger's legislative agenda aims to provide much-needed financial relief to Virginia families struggling with rising costs for essential goods and services. The passage of half these measures in the state legislature represents progress toward the administration's affordability goals.