Senator Lashrecse Aird Secures Over $300m in Senate Budget Investments
RICHMOND, VA- Yesterday the Virginia Senate passed SB30, their revisions to the Commonwealth’s biennial budget, including more than $300m in total investments secured through legislation and budget amendments advanced by Senator Lashrecse Aird. In addition, public school systems within the 13th Senate District are also set to receive more than $35m in additional state resources under the Senate proposal. All of these new investments are accomplished without any increases in taxes on Virginians.
Senator Aird’s Statement on Passage of SB3 establishing the Employee Child Care Assistance Program
RICHMOND, VA- Today, the Virginia General Assembly gave final passage to SB3, patroned by Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-Henrico), sending the legislation to the Governor’s desk for signature. The bill establishes the Employee Child Care Assistance Program to help working families afford child care by creating a state match for employer contributions.
Senator Aird’s Statement on Tragic Shooting in Shockoe Bottom
RICHMOND, VA - Today Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-Henrico) released the following statement following the tragic shooting in Shockoe Bottom, resulting in the loss of life of individuals from Petersburg and Henrico:
“The details don’t matter and the circumstances don’t matter. What matters is today families in my communities are carrying the unbearable pain of knowing they will never see their loved ones again. I am heartbroken by the devastating act of gun violence that occurred this weekend in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom. My deepest condolences are with the families of Genesis Jones of Petersburg and Dominic Jackson of Henrico – as well as every person and family affected,” said Senator Lashrecse Aird.
Senator Aird Statement on Appointment as Chair of the Committee on Local Government and as a Member of Finance and Appropriations
RICHMOND, VA- Today Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-Henrico) was named as the new Chair for the Committee on Local Government and was additionally appointed to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.
2026 Legislative Survey + Town Halls
As we are set to gavel in the 2026 General Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 14th, I wanted to ensure you had an opportunity to participate in our 2026 Legislative Survey. Additionally, I will be participating in three Town Hall Events next week — click here for additional details!
2025 Spring Newsletter + Upcoming Town HAll
In a recent op-ed U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, writes, “…the most striking feature of the Virginia flag is our motto: sic semper tyrannis. While most states have positive or affirming mottos – in fact, all 49 other than Virginia do – the Commonwealth of Virginia stands alone in departure from that trend. Our motto is a rebuke: Thus be it ever to tyrants.” While Senator Kaine shared these sentiments as part of the commemoration of Virginia’s role in the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, and Independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia, they come at a critical time for all of us regardless.
2025 General Assembly Session: The Crossover Report
February 4, marked the official halfway point of the 2025 General Assembly Session, often referred to as crossover. While we began this session with more than 2500 introduced bills and resolutions, crossover marks the deadline in which each chamber must act on all its originating bills and those not acted upon are effectively dead. Additionally, each crossover week marks the period where the Senate and House reveal its amendments to the Governor’s Introduced Budget. This week’s newsletter will give you information on both, as well as some additional updates from this session.
Senator Lashrecse Aird to Host Legislative Discussion and Q&A Opportunity for Attendees
On Saturday, February 8th at 1:00pm, Senator Lashrecse Aird will provide a legislative update for her constituents about the work that has been done in the Senate thus far. This town hall will be an opportunity for constituents of Senate District 13 to learn more about legislation that has successfully passed the Senate Chamber and is headed to the House of Delegates, as well as upcoming legislation we can expect to see. Q&A opportunities will be present for those who wish to participate. This event will take place at the Petersburg Public Library located at 201 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.
Updates from the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session
While the 2025 General Assembly Session officially began on January 8, winter weather and the subsequent water crisis prevented us from operating as usual. However, that didn’t last long. With our first full week now behind us we are fully organized, our committees are meeting and bills have already begun to be passed. With all odd numbered years, we are operating within the constraints of only 45-days to complete the work of the General Assembly. I am proud to enter my second year in the Virginia Senate and plan to spend the next few weeks providing you with as many legislative updates on the work I am doing on behalf of the families of the 13th District as I can.
Senator Lashrecse Aird Delivers Senate Democratic Response to State of the Commonwealth
Watch Senator Lashrecse Aird provide the Senate Democratic Rebuttal to the State of the Commonwealth address.