Thank you Advocates for Women & Families for hosting such a thoughtful discussion last week w/ Dr. Bonnie Stabile on her book, Women, Power, and Rape Culture. It was a meaningful conversation on how decisions made by executive, legislative, and judicial branches shape the lives of women every day.
Joined policymakers, employers, leave management professionals from across the U.S. at 2026 Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) Annual Conference - Nashville. Honored to share Virginia's journey in passing SB2, to discuss how Paid Family & Medical Leave can strengthen our workforce.
It’s the 8th annual Cardboard Regata on Lake Anne!
Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday is here! From August 7–9, Virginians can save on qualifying purchases. As families prepare for a new school year, I encourage you to take advantage of these tax-free savings. For a complete list of qualifying items, visit buff.ly/G9p3IZI Happy shopping, and best wishes!
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Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | August 7-9, 2026 When is it? August 7-9, 2026. The 3-day sales tax holiday starts the first Friday in August at 12:01 am and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.
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Virginia is on the verge of achieving universal broadband access, made possible through years of bipartisan collaboration, strategic investments, strong partnerships across VA. As Chair of the Broadband Advisory Council, I'm proud to support the work that is connecting families. buff.ly/RanJsnH
Virginia nears universal broadband with $1.5 billion investment
Virginia is close to achieving universal broadband after investing $1.5 billion and securing $545 million in federal BEAD funds to expand high-speed internet statewide.
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Congratulations to Virginia's Democratic primary winners! I look forward to working alongside our Democratic nominees as we continue fighting for Virginia families, protecting our fundamental freedoms, expanding opportunity, building a Commonwealth where everyone can thrive. Let's win in November!
Democratic Primary is today, August 4. Polls open 6am-7pm. If you live in Virginia's 8th Congressional District, you can vote for our outstanding Congressman, @beyer.house.gov, who has been a steadfast champion for Northern Virginia and a tireless advocate for our communities. Every election matters
Happy National Night Out, August 4th! Communities across VA come together to build connections, strengthen neighborhoods, celebrate partnerships that keep us safe. Thank you law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, community organizations, volunteers who make our neighborhoods safer & stronger.
As more Virginians choose e-bikes, mopeds, motorcycles for transportation & recreation, it's important to understand laws that keep roads safe. Thank you Herndon Police Department for sharing this guide outlining the differences between vehicles and safety requirements. Know Your Ride. Know The Law.
Former state Senator Janet Howell passed away. She was a role model, a mentor, a leader. I was lucky over the past 4 decades to be represented by her, serve as her colleague, once she retired, to serve as her senator. I send comfort to her husband Hunt, her family, to all who knew & admired her.
76th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair! For 76 years, the Fair has brought our community together to celebrate agriculture, education, service, talents of young people. The dedication of volunteers, families, and 4-H members who make this tradition possible is truly inspiring. @mayorkeven.bsky.social
I loved meeting with community members at Lake Anne yesterday to talk about issues important to my constituents.
Every worker deserves to receive wages they have earned. Wage theft occurs when workers are denied pay they are legally owed. It can take many forms. Its impact reaches beyond paychecks. That’s why Virginia is strengthening protections. Have you experienced wage theft? Speak up. File a complaint.
Honored to present Joint Senate commendation on behalf of @ireneforva.bsky.social & myself recognizing Swim Team Commissioner Bill Liedtke for outstanding dedication. For 40+ years, Bill led efforts to strengthen youth swimming, mentoring thousands of student athletes, and creating opportunities.
Working on increasing pay equity for over a decade, my bill SB 215, is now law, requiring employers to include good-faith salary range in job postings, Stop asking applicants about their salary history buff.ly/ErMJ0fQ @nwlc.org @nationalnow.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com @michelle4va.bsky.social
Virginia’s new pay transparency law changes the rules for job postings • Virginia Mercury
Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law,…
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Glad to be Hollins University alumni. Grateful for small class sizes, attentive faculty, internship opportunities at Capitol Hill, state mental hospital. In 2018, I delivered the commencement speech and received honorary Doctorate of Law degree. Learn about VA Private College Week: buff.ly/H7F2OQt
This week, Virginia Private College Week, students and families can visit participating private colleges across the Commonwealth to explore campuses, meet admissions staff, learn about financial aid and scholarships, and discover which school feels like the right fit. buff.ly/H7F2OQt
Air quality alert for Senate District 38: conditions ranging from very unhealthy to hazardous right now. Check your zip code at AirNow.gov to see what you're breathing today. Take precautions if you're in a sensitive group (kids, seniors, anyone with respiratory or heart conditions). buff.ly/TzCGt23
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AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national,…
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Last week, I joined She Believes in Me (SBIM) and McNair Upper Elementary School for Summer Bookmobile initiative, bringing books, read-aloud sessions, emotional wellness resources directly to our community. Investing in the next generation. One book, one conversation, one neighborhood at a time.
Honored to be recognized by Freedom Virginia as an Affordability Champion for my work during this year's legislative session. I am committed to making VA more affordable— lowering costs, expanding healthcare access, education, economic opportunity. We are the 1st southern state to pass PFML policy.
Celebrating special community members and their families with Commendation and Memorial Resolutions from the Virginia General Assembly. We hope you'll join us!
I'm proud to share that my Safe Storage of Firearms bill, SB 348, has been signed into law. This new law helps keep children and vulnerable individuals safe by requiring firearms to be securely stored in homes where minors or people prohibited from possessing firearms are present.
Office of the Attorney General Secures Safe Return of Giraffe Calves Following Extensive Investigation into Natural Bridge Zoo This case underscores why I introduced SB 344: to address premature separation of wild mammal babies from their mothers. @jonesjay.bsky.social @peta.org
I joined New Rural Virginia podcast to discuss why PFML matters, how it will support Virginians during life's most important moments, why giving families the flexibility they need strengthens communities & economy. Check here: buff.ly/Nxfrfz2 Listen to our conversation here: buff.ly/dcdZban
“Families Need Some Grace”: Senator Jennifer Boysko on Why Virginia’s New Paid Family And Medical Leave Law Matters for Rural Communities
New Rural's series of Conversations on rural Virginia's future
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Today, I joined scholars & researchers from across the U.S. at the 2026 National Leadership Convening hosted by the Scholars Strategy Network. Thoughtful state-level data driven policies can make a real difference when federal policies leave hard working families behind. @scholars.org #SSNConvening
Join PATH Reentry for a special screening of RICKY, a powerful documentary that follows one man's journey of rebuilding his life after long-term incarceration. The film offers an honest look at the challenges of reentry, the power of second chances. One story. One community. bit.ly/PathReentry
On Father’s Day, I’m grateful for fathers and father figures who help shape the next generation with love, wisdom, care. Thank you to dads who coach teams, help with homework, offer listening ear, and lead by example. Your impact reaches far beyond your families and strengthens our entire community.
Today, we honor Juneteenth—the day news of freedom reached enslaved people in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. A celebration of freedom, resilience, and pursuit of justice, it is a time to reflect on our history and on a future where everyone can thrive.
Excellent morning serving our community with StarKist, Feed The Children, Cornerstones, and Floris United Methodist Church.
