Tag: Richmond

Gov. Northam Signs New Laws to Support COVID-19 Response, Reform Policing
Governor Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that he has signed 16 new laws and proposed changes to five bills that will support the Commonwealth’s ongoing COVID-19 response and advance criminal justice reform.

RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Legislators Advance Police, Criminal Reform Measures
The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and criminal justice reform bills during the session.

Gov. Northam Signs Del. Roem’s HB 5113 Bill to Feed more School Children into Law
The passage of HB 5113 will guarantee free school meals for up to 109,000 more Virginia students in approximately 180 schools.

Virginia Supreme Court Grants Temporary Eviction Moratorium
Governor Ralph Northam announced a temporary statewide moratorium on eviction proceedings in Virginia

Virginia Releases App to Alert People of Contact with Carriers of COVID-19
A new phone app released Wednesday will allow Virginias to track if they may have come in contact with someone with COVID-19.

Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Escalating Violence
Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency and authorized assistance to localities in response to escalating violence across the Commonwealth.

Governor Sets Date for Phase I Reopening for Northern Virginia Localities
Governor Ralph Northam today issued Executive Order Sixty-Two, allowing specific localities in Northern Virginia to delay entering Phase One of the “Forward.”

Governor Northam Unveils Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions
‘Forward Virginia’ blueprint informed by diverse health and business stakeholders, includes testing, tracing, and PPE priorities

Gov. Northam Extends Ban on Elective Surgeries, Closure of DMV Offices
Virginia State Police also directed to take additional administrative action under expanded executive directive

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