Abigail Spanberger

They're making your life more expensive.

They're even making it more difficult to see a doctor.

In what we've seen recently, the really, I think, horrifying thing is that now under the new administration or the Trump administration, where every cross into the United States is considered a criminal act.

This next chapter, we will work relentlessly to make life more affordable for our fellow Virginians.

We will tackle the high cost of housing, whether you're renting, buying, or trying to stay in your home.

We will cut red tape, increase housing supply, and help communities keep housing affordable.

We will work to lower energy costs by producing more energy and by ensuring that high energy users pay their fair share.

And we will contend with an impending healthcare crisis by protecting healthcare access, cracking down on the middlemen who are driving up drug prices, and making sure Virginians aren't going into spiraling medical debt because of a single emergency.

I know many of you are worried about the recklessness coming out of Washington.

I know many of you are worried about the recklessness coming out of Washington.

I know many of you are worried about the recklessness coming out of Washington.

It is the honor of my life to stand before you and take the oath today.

The history and the gravity of this moment are not lost on me.

More than ever, we need these state supports, and we need to make sure in our communities that we don't let people go hungry.

You all chose leadership that will focus relentlessly on what matters most, lowering costs, keeping our communities safe, and strengthening our economy for every Virginian.