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COVID-19 early release program for inmates to end July 1
By Denise Lavoie Jun. 16, 2021 02:27 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic raged over the past year, Virginia prison officials released more than 2,100 inmates early to try to control...
GOP governors tie economy to relaxed approach to coronavirus
By Bill Barrow Jun. 12, 2021 10:15 AM EDT
Democrats seek contrast with GOP's Youngkin in 3rd debate
By Sarah Rankin May. 20, 2021 09:37 PM EDT
Northam order aims to speed up complex unemployment cases
By Sarah Rankin May. 18, 2021 06:21 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Following months of complaints from laid-off workers, Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday he was taking steps to expand the Virginia...
As GOP restricts voting, Democrats move to expand access
By Anthony Izaguirre May. 16, 2021 10:35 AM EDT
Northam, state officials making trade mission to Europe
May. 15, 2021 11:00 AM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was set to depart for an international trade and marketing mission to Europe on Saturday.
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Virginia governor lifting indoor mask mandate in most places
By Denise Lavoie May. 14, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s governor announced Friday that he is lifting the state’s indoor mask mandate in line with new guidance from the federal Centers...
Virginia leaders outline priorities for federal aid
May. 13, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The combination of robust state revenues and unprecedented federal aid is giving Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democratic legislative...
Virginia restaurants face new challenges in full reopening
By Christina Amano Dolan Of Capital News Service May. 11, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia restaurants will soon be able to host more patrons, but establishments may not be able to accommodate more guests due to a...
GOP seeks a candidate that can end its exile in Virginia
By Matthew Barakat And Bill Barrow May. 07, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
As virus cases drop, Virginia plans to loosen restrictions
May. 06, 2021 01:44 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia could lift capacity limits and relax rules for social distancing next month if the rate of coronavirus infections continues to...
GOP candidates for governor make video pitches to delegates
By Matthew Barakat May. 02, 2021 01:35 PM EDT
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Republican candidates for governor touted plans to reopen schools and lift pandemic restrictions as they made videotaped...
Northam updates mask mandate to align with new CDC guidance
Apr. 29, 2021 04:52 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Thursday updated the state's mask mandate to align it with newly relaxed guidelines issued earlier this...
Graduation plans vary across Virginia universities
By Sarah Elson Of Capital News Service Apr. 26, 2021 06:07 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — College graduations will still look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but more Virginia universities are returning to in-person...
Northam to again roll back COVID-related restrictions
Apr. 22, 2021 04:59 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that he would be further loosening coronavirus-related restrictions on businesses and...
Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1:30 p.m.
Apr. 22, 2021 01:39 PM EDT
Hello! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in the Mid-Atlantic, covering North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Questions...
Get vaccinated, Northam says, as state opens up eligibility
Apr. 19, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam urged Virginians to continue getting vaccinated against the coronavirus Monday, a day after the state opened up...
Lawsuit filed over delays at Virginia Employment Commission
By Sarah Rankin Apr. 15, 2021 10:31 AM EDT