Governor Northam Taps Broad Group of Leaders for COVID-19 Business Task Force
~ Leaders advising Governor on safe, responsible strategy for
easing restrictions on businesses and individuals ~
Gov. Northam Announces New Actions to Expand Health Care Work Force
Executive order increases use of nurse practitioners, out-of-state doctors, medical students, and telehealth in COVID-19 response
Gov. Northam Signs Law to Decriminalize Simple Possession of Marijuana, Seal Records
The package includes measures raising the felony larceny threshold; eliminating driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines; raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court; and reforming parole.
Gov. Northam Permits Virginia Restaurants to Sell Takeout Cocktails During COVID
The Governor directed the Virginia ABC to allow establishments with mixed beverage licenses, such as restaurants and distilleries, to sell mixed beverages through takeout or delivery, effective at midnight Thursday.
Gov. Northam Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19, Support Impacted Virginians
Directs adherence to 10-person gathering ban, quarantine for high-risk individuals, worker and employer support
Gov. Northam Will Address Virginians Regarding COVID-19
Gov. Ralph Northam will speak to Virginians at noon Sunday about additional measures the Commonwealth is taking to combat COVID-19.
Gov. Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Capitol Square Demonstration
Law enforcement intelligence analysts have identified credible threats of violence surrounding the event, along with white nationalist rhetoric and plans by out-of-state militia groups to attend.
