With absurd and dangerous events going on in D.C. and the Capitol this week, it's easy to forget about the state and local legislators are soon to be meeting in Richmond, our own state capital here in Virginia. With the General Assembly meeting for its regular session in 2021, a host of important economic issues are slated for discussion as Virginia struggles to survive the pandemic and beyond.

This week, we bring an interview with Delegate Sally Hudson, who represents Virginia's 57th district in the Virginia House of Delegates, discussing the legislative process this year and the way lawmakers plan to deal with unemployment across the state, among other key issues.