On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples whose communities continue to enrich Virginia and our nation.

At yesterday's historic 250th anniversary commemoration of the General Assembly, I reflected on Virginia's past and future. As the daughter of immigrants, I couldn't help but think about how different that room looked 250 years ago. Grateful to serve and help shape Virginia's next chapter.

As the General Assembly revisits this issue next session, we must work toward the right balance between public safety, privacy, accountability, and the authority of local communities to make decisions that reflect their residents’ values.

I’m encouraged that Henrico and Goochland have each decided to move away from Flock cameras after hearing residents’ concerns about privacy and accountability. Public safety and privacy are not competing values. Law enforcement needs effective tools, but those tools must be used responsibly.

What I love about this achievement is that it's not just about economic growth. It's about helping Virginians build skills, access opportunity, and succeed in good-paying careers.

Families deserve transparency in health care. In my latest op-ed, I discuss HB 1115, a new law taking effect in 2027 that will require upfront cost disclosures for scheduled non-emergency medical transportation, helping protect Virginians from surprise bills.

Great to welcome the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association to the 57th District for their Annual Fall Meeting and learn about their upcoming legislative priorities. Dental hygiene is healthcare, and dental hygienists play a vital role in improving health outcomes across Virginia.

We may represent different communities, but we're often strongest when we work together. Appreciated Governor Spanberger and many cabinet members joining the summit and affirming the important role these boards play in community-informed policymaking.

Honored to speak at yesterday's Governor's Advisory Board Summit. As a former member/chair of one of the boards, it was meaningful to reflect on how board service shaped my path to elected office and my work in the General Assembly. Most importantly, I spoke about the power of partnership.

It was valuable to hear directly from those providing care in our communities and to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing obstetric care in Virginia.

I joined Delegates Rodney Willett, Leslie Mehta & Rae Cousins for a conversation w/physicians & staff from the VA Physicians for Women and Medical Society of VA about maternal health, workforce challenges, and the potential impacts of medical liability policies on physicians and patient care.

We need leaders like James in Congress, and I'm proud to help build the majority needed to move Virginia and our country forward.

James has dedicated his career to serving Virginia, and in Congress he has continued standing up for our federal workforce and fighting for the issues that matter most to families across the Commonwealth.

Aging infrastructure and water withdrawals can put added pressure on water quality and the habitat sturgeon depend on. If we want to protect the progress we have made, we have to keep investing in the infrastructure that keeps our rivers and communities healthy.

Seeing these ancient fish firsthand was a powerful reminder of how far restoration efforts have come. Their recovery is a real success story, but it also highlights the challenges that remain.