Virginia Democrats draft proposal to downgrade assault on police to misdemeanor

Virginia Democrats are proposing a long list of criminal justice reforms in response to the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others, but while some of them – such as banning chokeholds – are aimed at protecting citizens, at least one measure could reduce protection for officers.

Virginia Gov Ralph Northam stresses caution going into phase 3 tomorrow

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said his administration is stressing caution as the state heads into phase three of the reopening process.

Gov Ralph Northam confirms phase 2 reopening for Northern Virginia Friday, discusses upcoming school year

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam confirmed on Tuesday that Northern Virginia will join the rest of the state in phase 2 of the state’s reopening process on Friday, and also took time to discuss what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.

Virginia declines to send National Guard to DC for White House crackdown

The law and order message the Trump administration tried to send on Monday with a show of force in the nation’s capital amid the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death fell on deaf ears among some governors who were asked to send their National Guard to assist.

Northam, Trump verbally spar over guns, hydroxychloroquine

President Donald Trump and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam engaged in another verbal exchange this week – with the governor taking a shot at the president’s admission of taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine.

Virginia phase 1 reopening: Here's how it affects you and the businesses you use

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Wednesday announced that most of the state will enter the much-anticipated phase 1 of its recovery plan today at noon after weeks of restrictions put in place to stall the spread of COVID-19.

Leaders in DC’s Maryland, Virginia suburbs looking to delay local reopening

Governors in both Maryland and Virginia have said they may take some steps toward reopening as soon as this week. But leaders in both Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs are saying, “Not so fast.”

Northern Virginia health leaders: we’re not ready to reopen

Health directors in northern Virginia say the region is not yet ready to lift stay-at-home orders and other restrictions that the rest of the state is preparing to implement.

Virginia Gov. Northam says salons, restaurants could open next week in limited capacity

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said on Monday that the state could begin phase one of its gradual path to reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak as early as next week.

Virginia Gov. Northam says dental, elective surgeries can resume

While many features of life before the COVID-19 outbreak in Virginia will have to stay on hold, after Thursday at midnight, residents will be able to resume at least one normal activity.