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Oct 14, 2021

D.C. Didn’t Ask Northam And Hogan To Help Crack Down On Ticket Scofflaws, Despite Initial Claims It Did

Bowser now says that low-level conversations about a possible reciprocity deal on traffic camera tickets happened years ago, but it never got to the governors of Maryland and Virginia.

Jun 11, 2021

Virginia Will Pay Up To $500 To Lure People Back To Work

The state is piloting a $3 million “Return to Earn” grant program that will match up to $500 in signing bonuses provided by eligible small businesses.

Jun 09, 2021

Virginia Should Tighten Penalties For Excess Marijuana Possession, Watchdog Recommends

All other legalized states authorize a misdemeanor charge for marijuana possession before they escalate to felony charges, the group says.

Mar 16, 2021

Virginians Convicted Of Felonies Will Now Regain Right To Vote And Other Civil Rights Upon Release

Almost 70,000 Virginians are immediately regaining the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, and even serve as a notary public.

Feb 16, 2021

More Rent Assistance Is Coming In Virginia, But Evictions Are Still Happening

The funds come from the most recent federal relief package, but some landlords say rental assistance in Virginia is flawed.

Jan 25, 2021

More Contagious Coronavirus Variants Have Arrived In The D.C. Region

Both the South African and U.K. strains of the virus have been discovered in the region.

Dec 23, 2020

70,000 Virginians Could Receive Backlogged Jobless Benefits Under New Northam Order

The governor also plans to provide $200 million in payroll tax relief to businesses that laid off workers due to the pandemic.

Dec 07, 2020

Virginia Gov. Northam Signs ‘Breonna’s Law’ Banning No-Knock Warrants

Flanked by Breonna Taylor’s aunts, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a law banning the kind of search warrant used the night Taylor was killed by police in Louisville.

Dec 02, 2020

While Virginia COVID Cases Rise, Northam Sets No New Guidelines

Virginia’s COVID hospitalizations are at an all-time high. Gov. Ralph Northam says he’s still monitoring the effects of restrictions he imposed weeks ago.

Nov 30, 2020

State Work Group Creates Blueprint For Legalizing Marijuana In Virginia

The work group studied best practices from ten states to set a course for Virginia legalizing the sale of cannabis for adult use.

 
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