VGC Calls to Action
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Jonathan Krall
Apr 28, 2026, 10:44:54 AMApr 28
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Hi All,
The Virginia Grassroots Coalition has several "calls to action" worth clicking on:
CALLS TO ACTION
Protecting Immigrants at Workplaces
Urge the Governor to sign this bill.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-gov-spanberger-to-protect-our-immigrants-at-the-workplace
Protected Spaces
Urge Governor Spanberger to protect people from unjust arrest in courthouses, schools, and polling places.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-governor-spanberger-to-sign-these-bills/
Anti-masking; display ID
Urge Governor Spanberger to stop on-duty law enforcement from masking and require them to display identification.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-governor-spanberger-to-sign-these-bills-2/
Clean Up Dirty Data Centers
Email your state legislators now. Urge them to pass data center reforms in the state budget!
Click here to take action: https://act.ccanactionfund.org/page/96199/action/1
Their entire message, some of which is pro-Dem partisan, is below.
(In GrA, we try to stick to the issues, not the parties)
Thanks!
Jonathan
-------- Original Message --------
| Subject: | VGC Weekly Email: CTAs for Gov Spanberger, Budget CTA, Events this Week |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2026-04-28 09:09 |
| From: | Luisa Boyarski <luisab...@gmail.com> |
| To: | Luisa Boyarski <luisab...@gmail.com> |
Dear Grassroots Group Leaders and Activists,
I hope everyone is taking time to rest after the Redistricting Amendment vote last week. Thank you for all of your work to get out the vote! We will be discussing lessons learned during our coalition meeting on May 17th.
I hope everyone is taking time to rest after the Redistricting Amendment vote last week. Thank you for all of your work to get out the vote! We will be discussing lessons learned during our coalition meeting on May 17th.
We are expecting a variety of pushback from Republicans on the Redistricting Amendment and the best thing to do is say "Virginia voters have spoken". Don't get wrapped up in debates about each challenge. Focus instead on getting voters ready for the primaries and understanding the new districts.
Last week, the General Assembly reviewed legislation that passed the House and Senate, went to the Governor's desk, and the Governor amended. Legislators could choose to accept the recommended changes, reject the changes, or pass the legislation by for the day. If they reject the changes or pass the legislation by for the day, the bill goes back to the Governor in its original version.
During the special session, the General Assembly "passed by" quite a few of the bills because they felt the Governor's amendments weaken the bills. We are really glad that the General Assembly is sticking up for the original legislation. The Governor now has 30 days to sign or veto each bill. Below are calls to action asking the Governor to sign into law the bills in their original format. Please take action today!
We were expecting a budget session last week, but there is still significant disagreement between the Senate and House budgets. We expect there will be another special session in May to vote on the budget. The budget needs to be passed by June 30th. We are also sharing a call to action about the budget - see below.
Protecting Immigrants at Workplaces
Urge the Governor to sign this bill.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-gov-spanberger-to-protect-our-immigrants-at-the-workplace
Email your state legislators now. Urge them to pass data center reforms in the state budget!
Click here to take action: https://act.ccanactionfund.org/page/96199/action/1
RSVP Here
Saturday, May 16th, 12:00 PM
Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Rally and March in Richmond, VA
This November, reproductive freedom is on the ballot — and Virginians for Reproductive Freedom is officially kicking off our campaign! Please join us in Richmond for powerful speakers, special guests, and opportunities to take action supporting the work ahead. The event will end with a short march, so bring your best homemade sign! RSVP below and you'll receive more details as we approach the event date.
RSVP Here
Last week, the General Assembly reviewed legislation that passed the House and Senate, went to the Governor's desk, and the Governor amended. Legislators could choose to accept the recommended changes, reject the changes, or pass the legislation by for the day. If they reject the changes or pass the legislation by for the day, the bill goes back to the Governor in its original version.
During the special session, the General Assembly "passed by" quite a few of the bills because they felt the Governor's amendments weaken the bills. We are really glad that the General Assembly is sticking up for the original legislation. The Governor now has 30 days to sign or veto each bill. Below are calls to action asking the Governor to sign into law the bills in their original format. Please take action today!
We were expecting a budget session last week, but there is still significant disagreement between the Senate and House budgets. We expect there will be another special session in May to vote on the budget. The budget needs to be passed by June 30th. We are also sharing a call to action about the budget - see below.
Events this Week
- 5/1 at 12pm - Power Lunch - RSVP Here
- 5/1 - 5/3 - Rural Retreat - More Info and RSVP Here
- 5/4 at 5pm - Pennsylvania - Key to Winning the Midterms - RSVP Here
In Case You Missed It
Have a great week!
Luisa
**DISCLAIMER - anything shared in Virginia Grassroots Coalition emails, including attachments, or in coalition meeting notes are not for public distribution. You are welcome to share them with your group members, but they should be kept in closed groups.**
CALLS TO ACTION
Urge the Governor to sign this bill.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-gov-spanberger-to-protect-our-immigrants-at-the-workplace
Protected Spaces
Urge Governor Spanberger to protect people from unjust arrest in courthouses, schools, and polling places.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-governor-spanberger-to-sign-these-bills/
Anti-masking; display ID
Urge Governor Spanberger to stop on-duty law enforcement from masking and require them to display identification.
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-governor-spanberger-to-sign-these-bills-2/
Email your state legislators now. Urge them to pass data center reforms in the state budget!
Click here to take action: https://act.ccanactionfund.org/page/96199/action/1
Friday, May 1st, 12:00pm
Power Lunch
May 1-3
Rural Retreat
Join the Rural Caucus for a jam-packed weekend with Rural Democrats where we will learn, hear, speak, and share with each other innovative strategies on how to work and win in rural areas. We will be joined by a host of speakers, organizations, and candidates!Monday, May 4th, 5:00pm
Pennsylvania - Key to Winning the Midterms
Join NOPE to learn how you can help Dems win in Pennsylvania's 3 tossup races. Co-hosts currently include Allies for Democracy, Be the Change, Chop Wood-Carry Water, and Third Act Maryland. Paige Cognetti, the feisty mayor of Scranton, will give us an insider's view of the battle for House control. She's running a strong campaign to unseat a Republican in PA-08. Learn more about her in this NY Times profile. We'll also hear from Joanna McClinton, the dynamic Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She's a leader in the campaign to expand the House's current one-seat majority. A Democratic statehouse in PA will help ensure that elections in the Keystone State are free and fair in 2028. Our Pennsylvania grassroots ally, Make the Road Action PA, will turn out essential votes for both state and federal candidates. Co-director Diana Robinson will join us to share the 2026 strategy for empowering underrepresented communities and inspiring them to vote in November. RSVP Here
Wednesday, May 6th, 4:00pm
Thursday, May 7th, 5:00pm
DC Fundraiser for Amy Acton and David Pepper
Meet Dr. Amy Acton the Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio and David Pepper, running for Lt. Governor. Dr. Acton's energizing folks across the state in ways we haven't seen in decades. Recent polling shows Amy's high job approval rating (+18) and Ramaswamy struggling, the Democratic ticket has pulled into a slight lead—and continue to see a strong lead with independents. We'd love for you to join us at our event in DC and help spread the word to folks in DC and Virginia.
Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Rally and March in Richmond, VA
This November, reproductive freedom is on the ballot — and Virginians for Reproductive Freedom is officially kicking off our campaign! Please join us in Richmond for powerful speakers, special guests, and opportunities to take action supporting the work ahead. The event will end with a short march, so bring your best homemade sign! RSVP below and you'll receive more details as we approach the event date.
RSVP Here
Sunday, May 17th, 6:00pm
Virginia Grassroots Coalition Meeting
Zoom Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98422844279
Zoom Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98422844279
Friday, May 29th, 2:00pm
Monthly UpVote Volunteer Call
Recruiting volunteers is one of the most powerful ways to grow your campaign's reach—and UpVote makes it simple to do right from the app. With just a few taps, you can invite friends to join your campaign as volunteers, track their progress, and support their outreach efforts over time. This feature empowers your supporters to become organizers themselves, multiplying your impact through trusted personal networks.
RSVP Here
Recruiting volunteers is one of the most powerful ways to grow your campaign's reach—and UpVote makes it simple to do right from the app. With just a few taps, you can invite friends to join your campaign as volunteers, track their progress, and support their outreach efforts over time. This feature empowers your supporters to become organizers themselves, multiplying your impact through trusted personal networks.
RSVP Here
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