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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Northam facing backlash over roundtable
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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam held a closed-door community roundtable Tuesday in Dumfries. According to the invite, he was expected to discuss issues of race and equality.?

Northam vows to win back trust of Virginians
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Governor Ralph Northam spoke at Alexandria City Hall Tuesday where he called for tougher state legislation cracking down on distracted driving. Afterward, Northam answered reporters' questions for the first time in Northern Virginia since the blackface and KKK costume controversy earlier this year.?