Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a probation overhaul bill into law on Thursday, approving the state’s latest progressive criminal justice proposal alongside rapper and activist Meek Mill, who backed the legislation. Northam, a Democrat, was joined by Mill in Richmond as he signed into law HB 2038, which limits the amount of active incarceration a court can impose as […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced the award of more than $135.8 million in grant funding to localities, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies throughout Virginia to support state and local criminal justice programs. The Criminal Justice Services Board (CJSB) of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) approved the grants during its May 20 virtual […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today unveiled the nation’s first public statewide health equity dashboards, providing a snapshot of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts and making key data more accessible to Virginia residents. “The pandemic has placed a spotlight on longstanding health inequities and the harm caused by structural racism,” said Governor Northam. “Virginia continues to […]
Coordinated vaccination push to take place Tuesday, May 18 Governor Ralph Northam reminded Virginians about the “It’s Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action” taking place today, Tuesday, May 18 to help Virginia residents make a plan to get vaccinated. Virginians are encouraged to get involved in their communities by serving as trusted messengers and […]
Funding will support targeted initiatives to address pandemic-related learning loss RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $62.7 million in Virginia LEARNS Education Recovery grants to help school divisions expand and implement targeted initiatives to address learning loss among Virginia students as they continue to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. “Over the past year, […]
Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Seventy-Eight declaring a state of emergency in Virginia to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system, which is the primary fuel source for many Virginia retailers, reported a ransomware cyberattack that resulted in a temporary shutdown. While the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
Today, Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy released the following statement in support of the implementation of collective bargaining for public servants in Prince William County. As Delegate, Carroll Foy played a key role in passing HB 582 which allows for localities to recognize collective bargaining agreements for public employees and is effective […]
Recommendations will help Virginia achieve the Governor’s goal of eliminating the racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by 2025 Governor Ralph Northam’s Administration, in partnership with the Virginia Council on Women, today unveiled a statewide Maternal Health Strategic Plan to guide the Commonwealth in its ongoing work to eliminate the racial disparities in Virginia’s maternal mortality rate […]
According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Gov. Ralph Northam, House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring endorsed Delegate Hala Ayala (D-51) for lieutenant governor in the party’s June 8 primary, backing a candidate who would become the first Latina to hold the office. “Her leadership in the House Democratic majority has been central […]
On Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam sent a letter to the White House in support of the inclusion of immigrant essential workers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the second economic recovery bill. Governor Northam is the first governor to come out in support of immigration reform through […]
