RICHMOND, Va. — One of the many places to be shutdown as a result of the 2025 water crisis was the General Assembly. Lawmakers gaveled in for the start of their session two days into the crisis on Jan. 8 and quickly gaveled out until water service was restored.
Now as the 2026 session approaches, which includes the creation of a new two-year state budget, Richmond officials are asking for financial help to upgrade its infrastructure and prevent future crises.
Richmond is requesting $40 million per year in the budget, which Mayor Danny Avula said was a “significant ask” when talking with CBS 6’s Tyler Layne ahead of the one-year anniversary…