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The 2025 General Assembly Session will start Wednesday, Jan. 6 and Democrats have apparently learned nothing from the November election results. They are continuing to fight against a Virginia tax cut and generally working to make life more expensive for every Virginian.

Democrats made it clear well before the session: they have no appetite for tax cuts. Senators and Delegates both laughed at the idea in a public hearing.

While House Dems have been less vocal, Senate Democrats have made it clear that they want no part of car tax relief or no taxes on tips. A Senate Democratic Leader has said a car tax cut is a way to defund schools, and that there are too many loopholes to provide tax relief for hard working service industry employees.

Democrats are also dug in on their alternative energy plans. The latest report from JLARC on data centers makes it clear that the Virginia Clean Economy Act is a major impediment to providing the affordable, reliable power that Virginians need. Meanwhile, they’re preparing for a full-court press on legalizing abortion at any time for any reason and letting felons vote.

No Virginia tax cut, no accountability?

Democrats are also focused on stopping accountability in our schools, publicly calling for a one-year delay in giving parents accurate information about how their schools are performing.

They’re trying to weaken the Governor’s Executive Order on cell phones in schools, leaving the door open for some school systems to all but ignore this much needed change.

Democrats are also planning on gutting local governments; ability to decide whether alternative

energy projects such as solar farms are built in their jurisdictions. Higher taxes, higher costs, less accountability, and forced solar farms in your back yard. That’s what Virginia Democrats are fighting for this session.

Back in session

The Virginia General Assembly is back in session, and I would love to see you. If you’re in Richmond, please stop by my office on the 11th floor, Room 1109. Whether you have questions or just want to discuss what’s happening this session, I’m here to listen and engage with you.

Your voices and perspectives are vital as we work together to serve our community. I appreciate those who contact my office and hope you will continue to reach out when we can be of assistance. The best way to contact me is via email at DelTWright@house.virginia.gov or by calling 434.696.3061 or 804.698.1150. You can also send mail to PO Box 1323, Victoria, Virginia 23974. Follow me on Facebook: Delegate Tommy