Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi
@ltgovhashmi.bsky.social
Virginia’s 43rd Lieutenant Governor. Former State Senator for Virginia’s 15th Senate District.
I’m proud to endorse Michigan’s Dr. @abdulelsayed.bsky.social for U.S. Senate.
Dr. El-Sayed and I come from a shared tradition of education and public service, and we both understand the responsibilities that come with a focus on building resilient and healthy communities.
Dr. El-Sayed and I come from a shared tradition of education and public service, and we both understand the responsibilities that come with a focus on building resilient and healthy communities.
September 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I’m proud to endorse Michigan’s Dr. @abdulelsayed.bsky.social for U.S. Senate.
Dr. El-Sayed and I come from a shared tradition of education and public service, and we both understand the responsibilities that come with a focus on building resilient and healthy communities.
Dr. El-Sayed and I come from a shared tradition of education and public service, and we both understand the responsibilities that come with a focus on building resilient and healthy communities.
Virginia, the 2026 midterm election is approaching.
Early voting begins September 18, and Election Day is November 3.
Early voting begins September 18, and Election Day is November 3.
September 15, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Virginia, the 2026 midterm election is approaching.
Early voting begins September 18, and Election Day is November 3.
Early voting begins September 18, and Election Day is November 3.
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month: a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, & histories of Latine & Hispanic communities. Here’s to celebrating our roots, uplifting our communities, & embracing Virginia’s diversity.
September 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month: a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, & histories of Latine & Hispanic communities. Here’s to celebrating our roots, uplifting our communities, & embracing Virginia’s diversity.
Charlottesville, we’re coming your way on Monday, September 14.
The Energy Costs Listening Tour is about hearing directly from you—your experiences, concerns, and ideas.
Come share your story. Make your voice heard. Help shape what comes next.
The Energy Costs Listening Tour is about hearing directly from you—your experiences, concerns, and ideas.
Come share your story. Make your voice heard. Help shape what comes next.
September 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Charlottesville, we’re coming your way on Monday, September 14.
The Energy Costs Listening Tour is about hearing directly from you—your experiences, concerns, and ideas.
Come share your story. Make your voice heard. Help shape what comes next.
The Energy Costs Listening Tour is about hearing directly from you—your experiences, concerns, and ideas.
Come share your story. Make your voice heard. Help shape what comes next.
Proud to celebrate love, inclusion, and community at VA PrideFest!
September 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Proud to celebrate love, inclusion, and community at VA PrideFest!
Proud to celebrate love, inclusion, and community at VA PrideFest!
September 12, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Proud to celebrate love, inclusion, and community at VA PrideFest!
As Rosh Hashanah begins this evening, my office wishes everyone who is celebrating across the Commonwealth a joyous new year. Shanah tovah!
September 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
As Rosh Hashanah begins this evening, my office wishes everyone who is celebrating across the Commonwealth a joyous new year. Shanah tovah!
On this solemn 25th anniversary of September 11th, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken that day and the families forever changed by their loss.
September 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
On this solemn 25th anniversary of September 11th, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken that day and the families forever changed by their loss.
Thank you for joining us in Norfolk on Tuesday for a powerful stop on the Energy Costs Listening Tour!
September 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Thank you for joining us in Norfolk on Tuesday for a powerful stop on the Energy Costs Listening Tour!
Norfolk, your stories, concerns, and ideas are moving this conversation forward.
Last night’s stop on the Energy Costs Listening Tour gave us the opportunity to hear directly from Hampton Roads families, workers, and businesses about what rising energy costs mean for them.
Last night’s stop on the Energy Costs Listening Tour gave us the opportunity to hear directly from Hampton Roads families, workers, and businesses about what rising energy costs mean for them.
September 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Norfolk, your stories, concerns, and ideas are moving this conversation forward.
Last night’s stop on the Energy Costs Listening Tour gave us the opportunity to hear directly from Hampton Roads families, workers, and businesses about what rising energy costs mean for them.
Last night’s stop on the Energy Costs Listening Tour gave us the opportunity to hear directly from Hampton Roads families, workers, and businesses about what rising energy costs mean for them.
Richmond, it’s your turn.
Tomorrow, we’re bringing the Energy Costs Listening Tour to the capital city to hear what rising energy costs look like in your homes, workplaces, and communities.
Your experiences matter. Your concerns matter.
Tomorrow, we’re bringing the Energy Costs Listening Tour to the capital city to hear what rising energy costs look like in your homes, workplaces, and communities.
Your experiences matter. Your concerns matter.
September 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Richmond, it’s your turn.
Tomorrow, we’re bringing the Energy Costs Listening Tour to the capital city to hear what rising energy costs look like in your homes, workplaces, and communities.
Your experiences matter. Your concerns matter.
Tomorrow, we’re bringing the Energy Costs Listening Tour to the capital city to hear what rising energy costs look like in your homes, workplaces, and communities.
Your experiences matter. Your concerns matter.
Norfolk, we’re coming to you.
Tomorrow, the Energy Costs Listening Tour heads to Norfolk to hear directly from you about the rising cost of energy and what it means for Virginia families, workers, and businesses.
Tomorrow, the Energy Costs Listening Tour heads to Norfolk to hear directly from you about the rising cost of energy and what it means for Virginia families, workers, and businesses.
September 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Norfolk, we’re coming to you.
Tomorrow, the Energy Costs Listening Tour heads to Norfolk to hear directly from you about the rising cost of energy and what it means for Virginia families, workers, and businesses.
Tomorrow, the Energy Costs Listening Tour heads to Norfolk to hear directly from you about the rising cost of energy and what it means for Virginia families, workers, and businesses.
This Labor Day, I’m thinking about the workers and organizers who have fought for dignity, fair wages, safe workplaces, and a voice on the job.
I’ve had the privilege of standing alongside workers and union members across Virginia—from domestic workers and service workers
I’ve had the privilege of standing alongside workers and union members across Virginia—from domestic workers and service workers
September 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This Labor Day, I’m thinking about the workers and organizers who have fought for dignity, fair wages, safe workplaces, and a voice on the job.
I’ve had the privilege of standing alongside workers and union members across Virginia—from domestic workers and service workers
I’ve had the privilege of standing alongside workers and union members across Virginia—from domestic workers and service workers
Loudoun, what an impression you left on us. The first stop of the Energy Costs Listening Tour was invaluable. @johnmcauliff.bsky.social
@russetperry.bsky.social
@pwcdanica.bsky.social
@russetperry.bsky.social
@pwcdanica.bsky.social
September 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Loudoun, what an impression you left on us. The first stop of the Energy Costs Listening Tour was invaluable. @johnmcauliff.bsky.social
@russetperry.bsky.social
@pwcdanica.bsky.social
@russetperry.bsky.social
@pwcdanica.bsky.social
My heart is with the students, faculty, staff, and families of loved ones affected by the emergency at Westwood Hills Elementary School this morning. Thank you to the first responders who are working to protect and support our community.
September 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
My heart is with the students, faculty, staff, and families of loved ones affected by the emergency at Westwood Hills Elementary School this morning. Thank you to the first responders who are working to protect and support our community.
The energy cost crisis is hitting Virginia’s families & businesses, & tomorrow, we take the fight to Loudoun County.
Wednesday marks the first stop of our Energy Costs Listening Tour, where we’ll hear directly from Virginians about their bills & what we need to do about it.
Wednesday marks the first stop of our Energy Costs Listening Tour, where we’ll hear directly from Virginians about their bills & what we need to do about it.
September 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The energy cost crisis is hitting Virginia’s families & businesses, & tomorrow, we take the fight to Loudoun County.
Wednesday marks the first stop of our Energy Costs Listening Tour, where we’ll hear directly from Virginians about their bills & what we need to do about it.
Wednesday marks the first stop of our Energy Costs Listening Tour, where we’ll hear directly from Virginians about their bills & what we need to do about it.
This week’s newsletter recaps a busy August, including the upcoming Energy Costs Listening Tour, a closer look at RGGI and its benefits to the Commonwealth, and updates from recent meetings and community engagements.
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Clearing the Air About Virginia’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
It has been a busy August, and so this week’s newsletter catches up on the past two weeks as we round out the month and begin a new Fall season.
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September 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
This week’s newsletter recaps a busy August, including the upcoming Energy Costs Listening Tour, a closer look at RGGI and its benefits to the Commonwealth, and updates from recent meetings and community engagements.
ghazalahashmi.substack.com/p/clearing-t...
ghazalahashmi.substack.com/p/clearing-t...
I was delighted to join AfroFest 2026 in Richmond on Saturday. Celebrating the numerous & vibrant African cultures, nations, & communities is a reminder of the rich & diverse fabric of this nation. Thank you to the African Community Network & the AfroFest Planning Committee!
August 31, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I was delighted to join AfroFest 2026 in Richmond on Saturday. Celebrating the numerous & vibrant African cultures, nations, & communities is a reminder of the rich & diverse fabric of this nation. Thank you to the African Community Network & the AfroFest Planning Committee!
Our staff celebrated Black Business Month at Le Cache Dulcet! Between the beautiful local art, records, & delicious drinks, we had plenty to enjoy.
Thank you, Patrick, for the warm welcome & the matcha! Consider this our official reminder to shop & sip local, & discover RVA.
Thank you, Patrick, for the warm welcome & the matcha! Consider this our official reminder to shop & sip local, & discover RVA.
August 30, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Our staff celebrated Black Business Month at Le Cache Dulcet! Between the beautiful local art, records, & delicious drinks, we had plenty to enjoy.
Thank you, Patrick, for the warm welcome & the matcha! Consider this our official reminder to shop & sip local, & discover RVA.
Thank you, Patrick, for the warm welcome & the matcha! Consider this our official reminder to shop & sip local, & discover RVA.
Earlier this week, I celebrated Women’s Equality Day at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Occoquan, a place that honors the women who fought for the right to vote and changed the course of our nation’s history.
August 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Earlier this week, I celebrated Women’s Equality Day at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Occoquan, a place that honors the women who fought for the right to vote and changed the course of our nation’s history.
Huge congratulations to Team USA Wheelchair Rugby and Sportable’s own Mandy Marchiano on winning a historic gold at the 2026 WWR World Championship! I was honored to meet Mandy a few months ago, and her determination and grace were inspiring to everyone in the room.
August 28, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Huge congratulations to Team USA Wheelchair Rugby and Sportable’s own Mandy Marchiano on winning a historic gold at the 2026 WWR World Championship! I was honored to meet Mandy a few months ago, and her determination and grace were inspiring to everyone in the room.
Stopped by East End Cafe in Newport News this afternoon for a little caffeine boost! Great coffee, even better service, and a great reminder of the incredible Black-owned businesses that help make our community special.
August 27, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Stopped by East End Cafe in Newport News this afternoon for a little caffeine boost! Great coffee, even better service, and a great reminder of the incredible Black-owned businesses that help make our community special.
This weekend’s fundraiser in Fairfax in support of @shannontaylorva.com, Elaine Luria, and @tomperriello.bsky.social brought together a vibrant community focused on this year’s midterms.
August 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This weekend’s fundraiser in Fairfax in support of @shannontaylorva.com, Elaine Luria, and @tomperriello.bsky.social brought together a vibrant community focused on this year’s midterms.
Dolly Parton leaves behind a remarkable legacy of generosity, compassion, and a deep belief in the power of education.
August 25, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Dolly Parton leaves behind a remarkable legacy of generosity, compassion, and a deep belief in the power of education.
It was an honor to join the @networknova.bsky.social Women’s Summit as a keynote speaker and to support the summit as a sponsor.
August 24, 2026 at 10:44 PM
It was an honor to join the @networknova.bsky.social Women’s Summit as a keynote speaker and to support the summit as a sponsor.