Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed 10 Executive Orders at the Virginia State Capitol — delivering decisive action on Day One to start building a stronger, more affordable future for all Virginians.
Spanberger’s first three orders direct the Governor’s Secretaries and all executive branch agencies to identify ways to reduce living expenses for families; establish an Interagency Health Financing Task Force to make healthcare spending more efficient and reduce healthcare costs for Virginians; and require a review of regulation and permitting practices to encourage the development of more housing and lower housing costs.
Separate orders seek to uphold academic excellence in Virginia’s public schools; help Virginia workers and businesses in the aftermath of the recent federal workforce reductions, reckless tariff policies, and healthcare cuts; and keep Virginia’s communities safe.
“Today, we are responding to the moment. We are setting the tone for what Virginians can expect over the next four years: pragmatic leadership focused on lowering costs and delivering results,” said Spanberger. “My administration is getting to work on Day One to address the top-of-mind challenges facing families by lowering costs for Virginians in every community, building a stronger economy for every worker, and making sure that every student in the Commonwealth receives a high-quality education that sets them up for success. These executive orders represent the first steps in our work to create a stronger, safer, and — critically — more affordable future for our Commonwealth.”
