Here’s everything you want to know about the new minimum wage law than went into effect on July 1, 2020. The new law increases the minimum...
~ Sweeping measures include minimum wage increase, worker protections, gun violence prevention, expanding voting access, fighting climate change ~ Governor Ralph Northam highlighted new laws that...
~ Herring’s legislative package helped to make 2020 the most progressive legislative session in Virginia history, includes bills that will make Virginia’s criminal justice system more...
Before the Chatham Bridge closed to traffic for a major improvement project, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) needed to relocate some very important residents —...
According to the American Red Cross, one pint of donated blood can potentially save up to three lives. By that math, Cheri Wood, quality and training...
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA – James Brown, of Marion, Virginia, was arrested this afternoon and charged with lying to federal agents about his involvement in the burning of...
A Virginia man, who allegedly transmitted a threat via interstate commerce to kill a United States Senator, was arrested yesterday in Virginia Beach on a...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights: Virginia is not seeing a...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights: Numbers show a downward trend...
~ Markers include student winners from Governor’s Black History Month Historical Marker Contest ~ In recognition of Juneteenth, Governor Ralph Northam announced today, June 19,...
~ Virginia Tourism Corporation to award up to $500,000 in marketing funds to address impacts of COVID-19 pandemic ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June 18, 2020, ...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights: Numbers continue to look good,...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights: Numbers look good, but no...
~ Will give state workers this Friday off, propose legislation to make state holiday permanent ~ Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he intends to mark...
~ Grant applications now being accepted ~ Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, First Lady Pamela Northam, and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Director and CEO Alex...
~ Program will support communities in developing economic recovery tools to address pandemic ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June 15, 2020, announced more than $14.66 million...
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Attorney General candidate Chuck Smith announced this week that he is supporting 11th District State Senator Amanda Chase in her 2021 gubernatorial...
~ Opioid data-sharing platform leveraged to provide statewide visibility on virus outbreaks and availability of critical resources ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam on June 12, 2020, announced...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights: No spike in Covid-19 cases...
~ Virginia’s public and private degree-granting institutions to develop plans to bring students back to campus, resume in-person instruction ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June 11,...
~ Expands scope extends the term of state commission ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June 11, 2020, announced that he is expanding the mission and extending...
~ May General Fund revenue collections down 20.6% from the previous year—slightly better than anticipated—and fiscal year-to-date collections down 1.2%, June revenue needed to assess year-end...
Governor Ralph Northam today, June 10, 2020, announced that Virginia schools will receive $66.8 million through the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to expand...
~ Policies help ensure adequate medical capacity, access to care during ongoing response to COVID-19 pandemic ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June 10, 2020, extended Executive...
~ Back to school plan informed by the collaborative process outlines steps for safely resuming in-person instruction and school activities ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June...
Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights: Acknowledged the funeral for George...
~ At Governor’s request, Chief Justice suspends all eviction proceedings through June 28 ~ Governor Ralph Northam today, June 8, 2020, announced a temporary statewide moratorium...
Governor Ralph Northam today, June 4, 2020, announced plans to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee located on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia....
Governor Ralph Northam today, June 3, 2020, granted a request from local leaders in the City of Hampton to implement a temporary curfew due to civil...
Governor Ralph Northam on June 2, 2020, signed Executive Order Sixty-Five and presented the second phase of the “Forward Virginia” plan to continue safely and gradually...