Economy
As a small business owner in Northern Virginia for many years, Dick Saslaw understands what it takes to establish a strong business climate. He knows first hand the importance of balancing a budget, making payroll at the end of the month, and treating employees right. In the Senate, Saslaw has led the charge to make Virginia a top business destination.

Senator Saslaw has supported critical investments to spur job creation across the Commonwealth. His priorities have been keeping costs low, ensuring Virginia has an educated workforce, and investing in strategic infrastructure projects. Dick has always been focused on making Virginia a more attractive place to live and work. The Senator supported increasing mass transit in Virginia to cut down on traffic gridlock on our roads and to make sure companies can conduct business in the Commonwealth efficiently.
Dick Saslaw remains committed to working with Governor Northam to build a diversified Virginia economy that will ensure long-term growth and good-paying jobs. He has also supported increasing Virginia’s minimum wage, because he believes in paying workers what they are worth. He continues to push for measures that will retain the best and brightest students in the Commonwealth.