Make Your Voice Heard: Join VTCA's 2026 Lobby Day

 

The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance invites you to participate in one of the most important days of the year for our industry - VTCA's Annual Lobby Day at the Virginia General Assembly. 

With significant political changes in Richmond and critical issues facing our industry, your participation has never been more important. 

Why You Need to Be There 
The 2026 legislative session will address issues that directly impact your business, your workforce, and Virginia's economy. This is your opportunity to: 

• Protect Virginia's Right to Work Law – Preserve the competitive business environment that has made Virginia a top state for business and supports our industry's 94% non-union workforce 
• Meet One-on-One with Your Elected Officials – Share your perspective directly with state legislators who make decisions affecting your company 
• Advocate for Transportation Funding – Ensure continued investment in Virginia's infrastructure that drives our members' success 
• Address Workforce Development – Support initiatives that help solve our industry's skilled labor challenges 
• Oppose Anti-Competitive Mandates – Stand united against Project Labor Agreement requirements that would exclude Virginia contractors and prioritize out-of-state labor 

The Stakes Are High 
With 17 new legislators in the General Assembly (54 with 4 years or less in the legislature), we must educate lawmakers about our industry's importance to Virginia's economy. Your firsthand experience and local perspective are invaluable in these conversations. Where does transportation funding come from?  How long does it take to plan, design, build and inspect a road? Where does the aggregate to build roads come from? How clean is the water coming out of an mine? 

Building on last year's successful Lobby Day, where VTCA members met with 23 legislators to advance critical priorities, we're ready to make an even stronger impact this year. 

What to Expect 

• Morning Briefing Session 
  We'll provide you with talking points, legislative updates, and effective advocacy strategies. You'll be prepared and confident for your meetings. 
• One-on-One Legislative Meetings 
  We'll arrange small VTCA group meetings with your legislators and key committee members. These personal conversations make a real difference. 
• United Industry Voice 
  Stand alongside fellow contractors, aggregate producers, and engineering consultants to demonstrate the strength and unity of Virginia's transportation construction industry. 

Event Details 
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 
Location: Virginia General Assembly, Richmond 
Time:  8:00 AM til Noon. Lunch on your own. Committee Hearings in Afternoon 
Who Should Attend: Company owners, executives, project managers—anyone who can effectively represent your company and our industry 

Send Your Team 
This isn't just for company owners—we encourage you to bring employees who can speak knowledgeably about your work, your workforce, and the challenges you face. Multiple voices from the same company amplify our message. 

Register Today 
Space is limited, and we need to coordinate legislative meetings in advance. 

To register or for more information, contact Kayla Singleton. 
 
Your business depends on a competitive marketplace, predictable transportation funding, and a skilled workforce. Help us protect all three. 

Join us on January 22 and make your voice heard in Richmond.