This is a huge deal for normally conservative Virginia. Pepperoni rolls are still not totally legal, sadly. "Bakers and other cottage food producers can now take online orders, accept electronic payments and ship shelf-stable products to customers across the state." www.29news.com/2026/07/31/v...

Virginia cottage food law expands options for home bakers

A new Virginia law is expanding what home-based food businesses can do.

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Vertically integrated, anticompetitive PBMs that extract money from our healthcare system and raise our 💊prices are a problem…they need some accountability! Grateful for the focus and expertise of Governor @abigailspanberger.com and the bipartisan support of PBM reform this year and last.

✏️🍎 Find out more at www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sal...

Talking through some legislation I, and others, have worked on. This one, HB 2426 (2025) is a step to get more clean energy into Virginia. For those who want to nerd out, the MOU to streamline permitting for small scale renewable projects was just signed : www.williamsmullen.com/insights/new...

Today’s City Council meeting will have some significant impacts on the city’s future: an important transportation presentation, large bond issuance, and moving forward with the school construction sales tax. Helpful as always preview from @infocville.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/communit...

Week Ahead for July 20, 2026: Charlottesville City Council to consider sales tax referendum, get update on transportation projects

Plus: Albemarle County’s Economic Development Authority to discuss catalyst projects

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First Pop-up Popsicle event was a success. Stay tuned for more to come! 🧊🍧🍦

What happened at ACPS is tragic and terrible. We are all in this together and need to do everything we can to protect children better in the future. An independent investigation is the next step. We need clarity so we can work to fix what is broken.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to support our work. It was a great night. We also collected lots of soccer balls for donation to the IRC. It is a joy and privilege to represent Charlottesville. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

I have an office, but it’s more fun to meet people where they are! Tomorrow I’m kicking off a summer Pop-up Popsicle 🧊series! First stop is the Tonsler League 🏀 Thurs. at 7:00. Stop by for a free popsicle, to say hi 👋🏽, &/or to chat about the issues that matter to you!

https://www.29news.com/2026/07/08/virginia-renters-get-new-protections-under-newly-signed-state-budget/ “It’s a bipartisan issue — everyone is struggling with housing shortages” Thank you @katrinacallsen.com #housing #VALeg #Virginia

Virginia renters get new protections under newly signed state budget

Virginia’s new two-year state budget is now law, and it includes tens of millions of dollars aimed at tackling the state’s housing crisis.

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Come support my office at our annual fundraiser… while I won't be playing any ⚽️, your support helps us reach our Goooooals: 🥅 Town Halls 🥅 Internships 🥅 Constituent Letters 🥅 Community Outreach 🥅 Policy Development Tickets from $25+ at 🎟️: katrinacallsen.com/julyreception

Virginia wines beat French wines in 4/5 categories and they ALL came from Cville area! Napa valley wines did the same 50 years ago and it led to their breakthrough as a world wide wine destination and an 85 billion dollar industry. Cheers to Charlottesville and VA 🍷🍷 roanoke.com/news/state-r...

Virginia wines top French competition in Paris

It's happened: Virginia wines have beat their French counterparts in an official blind tasting.

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Another successful, all slots filled, office hours + several meetings with local leaders. Thank you to everyone who came in!

Last week Virginia Governor Spanberger signed a variety of energy bills including a bill @katrinacallsen.com and I have carried for the last two years. Our bill will get more solar where everyone agrees it should go, create more Virginia jobs, and increase energy supply!

Happy 4th of July!!! 🎆🎇🎆We started the day early by watching the naturalization of 74 new US citizens on the steps of Monticello. I'm glad we could share in their joy and remember what our country can gain from those who come seeking a home. 🇺🇸 Lots more events today - hope you have fun planned!

Happy Birthday to the Downtown Mall 🎂🎂🎂. A visionary mall that has withstood the test of time and become a national model for pedestrian centric community planning. @creighdeeds.bsky.social and I honored the 50th anniversary with resolutions! @jenfleisher.bsky.social @nat4cville.bsky.social

It was a pleasure to recognize the work of Ridge Schuyler as he “retires” from PVCC (he is actually moving on to spread the philosophy of Network2work to more folks). Thank you Ridge for helping so many people find careers that can sustain their dreams - a path you’ve followed yourself!

Extreme Heat Watches and Warnings expected through the weekend. ☀️☀️☀️There are cooling stations and resources available. Check on those you think might be vulnerable. And drink water! 🌊

With the passage of my HB301 adult adoptees can finally access their orginal birth certificate starting today! We all deserve to have our own records. To apply online and receive your certificate in the mail, visit: www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-record...

Tomorrow we rejoin RGGI. 🌎⚡️A move that will unlock millions in savings for consumers as the state invests in energy efficiency and flood resiliency. I ran into Donna and she had her original sign from when we joined RGGI. Hopefully she doesn’t need it again - affordable energy shouldn’t be political

This Spring I met with a majority of each elected body in the county and the city. They all gave their time to explain issues and advocate for our communities needs. Local government work is hard and I appreciate them stopping by!

Since I’m here and taking notes helps me…. Here is the low down on the listening tour…..

See you there!

@cvilledems.bsky.social · last mo.

Senator Lucas’s Data Center Listening Tour is coming to Charlottesville! ➡️ Register using the QR code to join us this Sunday. Or by visiting: forms.gle/gCCeVBHtJUEp... 🌟All are welcome, and active participation is encouraged throughout the event.

Sometimes it’s fun to be blue. 🦋

Heading back to Richmond on Monday for final budget actions…. some major projects in Cville/Albemarle are getting ❤️ this budget cycle. They are investments in our community that will have a lasting impact for years to come. @creighdeeds.bsky.social

This strikes me as a very good example of how local decisions to spend money on homelessness interventions (or housing more broadly) can then bring in outside funding. I assume @katrinacallsen.com and/or @creighdeeds.bsky.social had a role in securing this contribution from the state.

Livable Cville@livablecville.bsky.social · last mo.

Some very good news for the city’s effort to build a low barrier homeless shelter www.29news.com/2026/06/24/v...

We are voting on 3 constitutional amendments this November! 🤰🏻🗳️💍. Make sure you vote!

This is a pretty deep dive into the realities faced in low income housing in VA & the hurdles tenants must overcome even when they are trying to legally climb out. Also shout out to @nathanalderman.com for the investigative journalism and dedication. c-ville.com/tenants-repo...

Excited to celebrate the kick off of new Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville homes in Fifeville with @creighdeeds.bsky.social and Councilors @nat4cville.bsky.social and Payne. Lots of smiles and sunshine. Find out more about their Cville projects at Cvillehabitat.org.

Happy to support @tomperriello.bsky.social at his Cville office launch. He is the ethical leadership and voice we need in DC. Find out ways you can volunteer at www.tomperriello.com/volunteer