Despite a delayed start and a shortened timeline, the 2025 Virginia General Assembly delivered a highly productive session. Lawmakers tackled a broad spectrum of issues with focus and intensity, advancing key legislation that will shape the Commonwealth’s future across housing, infrastructure, education, and beyond.

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Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

We are proud to recognize four members of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) — Jonathan Coles, Michelle Doherty, Roger Nakazawa, and Tom Stevens — for achieving one of the highest honors in Realtor® advocacy.

This month’s policy roundup breaks down key updates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and more, with local impact in focus. Stay informed so you can advocate smartly and guide your clients confidently.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.