Virginia General Assembly
Northam 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 […]
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Virginia 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 […]
ReadNortham sets special election for 29th House of Delegates District
Gov. Northam set a special election for the 29th House of Delegates District for Nov. 3. The district seat is currently vacant and was previously held […]
Readno responses. April 9, 2020 News_one
Northam delays June primaries, recommends moving May elections to November
Gov. Northam announced he is moving Virginia’s primary elections from June 9 to June 23. He also requested the Virginia General Assembly move the May General […]
Readno responses. March 25, 2020 News_one
Virginia education superintendent provides guidance regarding graduation
The Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, James Lane, announced that despite the closure of schools for the rest of the academic year, high school seniors on […]
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Winchester declines to adopt 2nd Amendment resolution
Winchester has declined to join various other Virginia Localities regarding passage of a resolution supporting the right of citizens to own and use guns. During a […]
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