Virginia General Assembly Delayed by Water Outage

Virginia's General Assembly is set to convene briefly on Wednesday but will quickly recess until January 13 due to a severe water crisis in Richmond caused by a winter storm. The storm knocked out power to the city's water treatment facility, leading to citywide outages and a boil-water advisory for residents. Despite initial signs of recovery, an equipment malfunction at the facility has delayed repairs and continued water pressure issues. House Speaker Don Scott confirmed that lawmakers will address procedural matters and ensure salaries are processed before recessing. Richmond Mayor Danny Avula is overseeing restoration efforts, but public health concerns remain as the situation evolves. The state Capitol and General Assembly Building will remain closed until the water issues are resolved.