~ Bans public gatherings of more than 10 people ~ Governor Ralph Northam today issued a statewide order to protect the health and safety of Virginians...
Here’s the Governor’s COVID-19 update for Sunday, March 22, 2020. Since yesterday, 67 more people in Virginia have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Attorney General Herring has issued an advisory opinion outlining the authority of public bodies, including local governments, to conduct meetings and critical public business while meeting...
At the Governor’s COVID-19 19 briefing today (March 21) morning, he shared the following key updates: 1️⃣ Last night, he signed an executive order that gives...
Here’s the March 20th update from Governor Northam: More information available at: https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/
In response to the increased threat of fraud presented by the coronavirus, federal and Virginia state law enforcement leaders announced today the formation of the...
~ Co-pays eliminated for all Medicaid-covered services, tax relief, small businesses can begin applying for low-interest federal disaster loans ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, March 19,...
Here’s Governor Northam’s latest update on the COVID-19 virus:
~ Order gives law enforcement the ability to enforce 10-patron limit in restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman...
The 37 members of the 131st Basic Session officially graduated Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in advance of their originally scheduled graduation date of Friday, March 20,...
RICHMOND – On March 17, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) authorized an additional $11 million in statewide public transportation operating funding to be made available to...
RICHMOND (March 17, 2020) – The Supreme Court of Virginia has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency and suspending all non-essential, non-emergency court proceedings...
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today (March 17, 2020) announced additional steps to help Virginians impacted by a novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, stop the spread of the...
RICHMOND (March 16, 2020) – Attorney General Mark R. Herring today announced charges against former clergyman Scott Asalone, 63, of Asbury Park, NJ, for one felony...
~ Statewide closure intended to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus ~ RICHMOND—On March 13, Governor Ralph Northam ordered all K-12 schools in Virginia to close...
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia colleges and universities are extending spring break and adapting online classes amid the new coronavirus — along with more than 100 universities...
~ Anti-price gouging statute was activated upon Governor Northam’s declaration of a state of emergency; covers items and services such as water, food, cleaning products, hand...
WASHINGTON – On March 12, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led 17 of his colleagues in sending a letter to the CEOs of eight major...
RICHMOND—On Thursday, March 12, Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response to the continued spread of novel...
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Wytheville Field Office has concluded its investigation into the September 2019 death of an inmate at the New...
Attorney General Mark R. Herring’s legislative package for the 2020 General Assembly session has helped make this the most progressive legislative session in Virginia history. Attorney...
The General Assembly passed a bill that will require full-time teachers to complete mental health awareness training, though some advocates are split on how the...
RICHMOND (March 8, 2020) – Attorney General Mark R. Herring today issued the following statement praising the General Assembly’s passage of his legislation to decriminalize possession...
When William Christiansen married his college sweetheart, he was disturbed that they had to disclose their race to the registrar, considering they are an interracial...
A bill in the General Assembly that bans expanded polystyrene containers, also known as plastic foam, at all food vendors by 2025 currently is in...
The General Assembly passed a bill that aims to increase access to renewable energy for lower-income communities. House Bill 573, introduced by Del. Mark Keam,...
The General Assembly recently passed a measure that will create a plan to reduce wildlife-related vehicle accidents, though opponents tout the bill as an example...
As public health concerns continue to grow surrounding the coronavirus, Attorney General Mark R. Herring is urging Virginians to be wary of any coronavirus related scams....
~ Newly-approved measures give additional authority to localities, address hate crimes, increase protections for transgender students ~ Governor Ralph Northam today announced he has signed...
The Virginia War Memorial held the official dedication ceremony of the expanded Shrine of Memory and grand opening of the C. Kenneth Wright Pavilion on Saturday,...