Spanberger showed bravado in vetoing Democratic bills. What if some return to her in the budget?

I’ll give her this: Gov. Abigail Spanberger knows how to throw down — this time, not uncharacteristically, with some of her Democratic teammates. The rookie governor has vetoed two fistfuls of bills enacted by the General Assembly, including several with eminent legislative names as chief sponsors. There were bills by Senate Majority Leader Scott S

By: Bob Lewis

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 1,139

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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I’ll give her this: Gov. Abigail Spanberger knows how to throw down — this time, not uncharacteristically, with some of her Democratic teammates.

The rookie governor has vetoed two fistfuls of bills enacted by the General Assembly, including several with eminent legislative names as chief sponsors.

Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again

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