Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to deliver final State of the Commonwealth Address

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam will deliver his final State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces 10% pay raise for teachers in budget proposal

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that he will propose a two-year state budget next week that includes a 10 percent pay raise for teachers.

Find out what’s inside the time capsule replacing the one underneath Richmond’s Robert E Lee monument

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Tuesday announced which items will be stored inside the time capsule that will replace the one located underneath Richmond’s contentious Robert E. Lee monument once it comes down.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recommending masks indoors as Delta variant spreads

As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.

Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools

The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues state of emergency to address gasoline supply disruptions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.

Virginia schools' musicals, concerts will have expanded crowds

Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.

Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer

Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam looks to accelerate marijuana legalization

Adults in Virginia could legally possess and grow small amounts of marijuana beginning in July, about three years sooner than initially envisioned, under changes the governor proposed Wednesday to legislation passed earlier this year.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces plan to permit in-person graduations

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that schools at every level will be able to hold in-person graduations this spring – with certain guidelines in place.

Virginia governor says schools can open with precautions - find out how

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says the state is switching gears when it comes to re-opening schools in the midst of the pandemic.