Is it time for Virginia to cut back on studies and commissions? Lawmakers are weighing it.

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 975

Last Updated: 5 days, 3 hours ago

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The Virginia government is sponsoring around 200 interim studies and commissions created through various actions by the state legislature and governor’s office, and that number is expected to grow with pending legislation. But several lawmakers are now saying there are too many of these initiatives.

Shortly before the session ended last Saturday, state leaders, including Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, told the Mercury that the number of studies and commissions has …

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