Dear ,

Today marks the opening day of the Virginia General Assembly, and we hit the ground running! The day began on a powerful note at the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast, where outgoing Governor Youngkin offered prayers for Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and her family as they prepare for this weekend's historic inauguration. 

Behind the scenes, our team is working at full speed. As bills continue to drop, we're doing interviews with the media, collaborating with storytellers, and preparing compelling testimonies. 

The action is already heating up, with two critical bills scheduled for votes this week: 

HJ2/SJ2 – Restoring the Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment – This landmark legislation hits both the House and Senate Privileges and Elections committees today and is expected to reach the floor for a full vote by week's end. 

SB33 – Increase Access to Health Providers in Schools (Programs for At-Risk Students) – Scheduled for the Senate Public Education subcommittee this Thursday, January 16th. 

Watch your inbox for Action Alert emails. When these bills reach the Senate and House floor, we'll need every single one of you to contact your Delegate and Senator. Your advocacy makes the difference! 

Want to stay informed? Track the real-time progress of all our priority bills using our Bill Tracker, available on the "Resources" page of our website. 

As the General Assembly gets underway, this weekend brings a full slate of inauguration festivities for Governor-elect Spanberger, including the Made in Virginia Market showcasing small businesses from across the Commonwealth, and Executive Mansion Open House and an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. Click here for the complete inauguration schedule and details. 

The work begins now. Let's make this session count! 

In solidarity, 

Keisha  

Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook 
Executive Director 

Get ready for Day for All People by learning how to use Whova, the app that will keep you connected and informed throughout the event!
During this session, we’ll cover:

• How to download and set up Whova on your smartphone
  
  
• Key features you’ll use during the event, like accessing legislative visit notes and workshop descriptions

Don’t miss this chance to get comfortable with the app before the big day!

Join us for a powerful day of advocacy, learning, and action! This event is designed to equip students with the tools to make real change in Virginia.

Registration for Day for All People is now closed. We're thrilled by the overwhelming response and can't wait to welcome everyone next week!

If you weren't able to register, please stay tuned for future events. We hope to see you at our next gathering. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support!

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The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy advocates economic,
racial, and social justice in Virginia’s policies and practices
through education, prayer, and action.