Virginia state government
Lawmakers to meet in August to allocate federal relief money
Jun. 23, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers will meet in Richmond in August for a special session focused on allocating more than $4.3 billion in federal...
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...
Virginia tax coffers continue to overflow; surplus expected
Jun. 12, 2021 01:14 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state government continues to bring in more revenue than expected, with a new report showing the state has brought in more than...
FBI: Perceived grievances drove Virginia Beach mass shooter
By Ben Finley Jun. 09, 2021 12:08 PM 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...
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...
Judge tosses lawsuit over Virginia state senator's censure
By Sarah Rankin And Denise Lavoie May. 13, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sided with the state of Virginia and tossed a lawsuit filed by state Sen. Amanda Chase over her censure by the...
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...
Virginia AG says colleges can impose vaccine requirement
Apr. 26, 2021 12:29 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) —
Virginia’s attorney general says the state’s colleges and universities can require students to get the COVID-19...
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...
