Virginia’s 40 senators start the new session with a standing ovation for Justin Fairfax, upper right, the soon-to-be lieutenant governor. He will be on the floor next week after he is inaugurated as the Senate’s presiding officer, replacing current Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, who moves up to governor.
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View of General Assembly’s opening day
Even with Republicans still in control of both chambers, November’s election results are expected to dramatically reshape the General Assembly’s culture.
