Summary
Governor Abigail Spanberger began her term as Virginia's 75th governor by signing 10 executive orders. These orders aim to address affordability and improve public services in areas like health care, housing, and education.
Key Facts
- Governor Spanberger signed 10 executive orders on her first day in office.
- The orders focus on reducing living expenses in Virginia, tackling areas like housing, health care, and education.
- An Interagency health financing task force will be set up to optimize health care spending.
- A review of housing development regulations aims to boost housing supply and lower costs.
- The Department of Education received directives to improve school standards in literacy and math.
- An economic resiliency task force will address workforce and funding changes affecting federal programs.
- A non-discrimination policy for state employment and services was implemented.
- Previous cooperation between Virginia law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement was rescinded.
