Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says business reopenings at least two weeks away
Virginia is still at least two weeks away from allowing nonessential businesses to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Gov. Ralph Northam.
Virginia Gov. Northam signs marijuana decriminalization bill
Marijuana possession in the Commonwealth of Virginia will now only be a $25 offense after Gov.
Virginia Gov. Northam seeks early release for nearly 2,000 inmates
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has called for the early release of nearly 2,000 inmates with less than a year remaining on their sentences.
Virginia coronavirus case total passes 1,000; 25 now dead
Virginia now has more than 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases.
3 killed, 219 sickened by coronavirus in Virginia, officials say
Coronavirus continues to spread in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia coronavirus case total climbs to 77
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said the number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 77 as of Wednesday.
Virginia Gov. Northam pushes 10-person limit at restaurants, gyms
(AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam urged restaurants, gyms, theaters and other businesses to implement a 10-person limit in response to the coronavirus.
Fairfax County elementary school staffer tests ‘presumptive positive’ for coronavirus
Fairfax County Public Schools officials announced on Saturday that a staff member at an elementary school in the district has tested “presumptive positive” for novel coronavirus.
State of Virginia bans conversion therapy for minors
Virginia is outlawing the discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children.
DC Sniper case dismissal prompts statement from Virginia Gov Northam
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is defending his signature on a bill rewriting sentencing rules for juveniles on Tuesday - and the result has convicted D.C. sniper killer Lee Boyd Malvo agreeing to withdraw his Supreme Court case that claimed his sentence was unfair because he was not eligible for parole.
Virginia Governor Northam declares state of emergency ahead of gun rally
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that he was declaring a state of emergency over threats of “armed militia groups storming our Capitol” ahead of a gun-rights rally next week.
New bill could allow local leaders in Virginia to decide fate of Confederate statues
In Virginia on Thursday, there was a big move toward the handling an ongoing controversy.
Fauquier County joins 'second-amendment sanctuary' movement in Virginia
Next week Virginia Democrats will take control of both houses of the General Assembly in Richmond.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposes $22M to improve maternal health outcomes
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is proposing about $22 million for efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies and reduce the racial disparity in the state’s maternal mortality rate.
Virginia legislative elections test anti-Trump sentiment
Virginians were casting ballots Tuesday to decide which party should control the statehouse in a widely watched contest that will test how voters feel about President Donald Trump and his possible impeachment.
Bernie Sanders rallies Democrats in Virginia ahead of Tuesday election
Sen. Bernie Sanders was in Manassas on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam names new diversity director following blackface scandal
The Virginia governor who narrowly survived a blackface scandal earlier this year appointed a new top aide Monday whose job will be to make government more inclusive.
