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no responses. March 25, 2021 news_three
Virginia, with 2nd-most executions, outlaws death penalty
By Associated Press | Published Mar. 25, 2021 7:00 a.m. By DENISE LAVOIE JARRATT, Va. (AP) — The governor signed legislation Wednesday making Virginia the 23rd […]
Read no responses. March 5, 2021 news_three
Schools can opt for remote learning during inclement weather
By Associated Press | Published Mar. 5, 2021 6:35 a.m. By SARAH ELSON of Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers insisted there will […]
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no responses. February 6, 2021 news_three
Virginia lawmakers pass marijuana legalization bills
By SARAH RANKIN and DENISE LAVOIE By Associated Press | Published Feb. 6, 2021 8:30 a.m. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Both chambers of the Virginia General […]
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Taylor’s family praises Virginia ban on no-knock warrants
By Denise Lavoie | Published Dec. 7, 2020 6:36 p.m. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two of Breonna Taylor’s aunts watched Monday as Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam […]
ReadNortham Administration releases report on marijuana legalization
Gov. Ralph Northam yesterday released his administration’s report on the impact of legalizing adult-use marijuana in Virginia. According to a news release, the report is the […]
ReadApplications for redistricting commission open today
By Associated Press | Published Nov. 26, 2020 9:02 a.m. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Applications will open Monday for citizens who want to serve on Virginia’s […]
ReadVirginia governor seeks $1M to probe racism claims at VMI
By Denise Lavoie and Alan Suderman | Published Nov. 6, 2020 6:45 p.m. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam has signed two key criminal justice […]
ReadNortham takes action on revised state budget, final special session bills
Gov. Ralph Northam yesterday took action on Virginia’s revised biennial budget today, sending ten amendments to the General Assembly, according to a news release from the […]
ReadHigher education institutions in Virginia to receive CARES Act funding
Gov. Ralph Northam yesterday announced $116 million in CARES Act funding has been allocated to support Virginia’s institutions of higher education. Consistent with the General Assembly’s […]
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no responses. September 17, 2020 News_one
SCC utility service cut-off moratorium to end Oct. 5
The general moratorium on utility shutoffs has been extended through Oct. 5. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued the order following a request from Gov. Ralph […]
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no responses. August 17, 2020 News_one
Northam reveals priorities for upcoming special session
Gov. Northam recently unveiled his administration’s key priorities for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly special session, set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Legislators will reconvene […]
Read no responses. July 20, 2020 News_one
Northam sets special General Assembly session for Aug. 18
Gov. Northam is calling the General Assembly into special session on Tuesday, Aug. 18, following the his traditional end-of-fiscal-year report to the General Assembly’s money committees. According […]
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