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Virginia lawmakers pass long-overdue budget bill with tax rebates, extra aid for schools
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers pass long-overdue budget bill with tax rebates, extra aid for schoolsThe politically divided Virginia General Assembly has approved long-overdue budget legislation, sending it to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia lawmakers say they have deal on โmajor componentsโ of budget, including rebates, tax cuts
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers say they have deal on โmajor componentsโ of budget, including rebates, tax cutsThe Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget say they have reached agreement on the โmajor componentsโ of a compromise.
Virginia DOC says execution audio tapes should remain secret
Read full article: Virginia DOC says execution audio tapes should remain secretThe Virginia Department of Corrections has recorded audio of at least 30 executions over the last three decades, but it has no plans to release the tapes publicly.
LA councilman's future uncertain amid racism scandal
Read full article: LA councilman's future uncertain amid racism scandalThe troubled Los Angeles City Council appears headed into a long power struggle, as two disgraced councilmen resist widespread calls for their resignation amid a racism scandal and state investigation.
Virginia AG punts investigation of child abuse allegations
Read full article: Virginia AG punts investigation of child abuse allegationsThe office of Virginia's attorney general has handed off jurisdiction in a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and other abuses at a hospital that serves vulnerable children.
New Jan. 6 footage shows Pelosi, leaders as crisis unfolded
Read full article: New Jan. 6 footage shows Pelosi, leaders as crisis unfoldedNever-before-seen video footage played Thursday by the House Jan. 6 committee shows House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders, including Republican allies of Donald Trump, responding anxiously โ and angrily โ to the insurrection at the Capitol.
New River Valley passenger rail service should include stop at Virginia Tech, report says
Read full article: New River Valley passenger rail service should include stop at Virginia Tech, report saysThe Virginia Rail Policy Institute, a statewide non-partisan research organization addressing the role of rail in Virginia, has released a report suggesting that the New River Valley passenger rail service include a stop at Virginia Tech.
Virginia ranks 14th in the U.S. when it comes to gun safety
Read full article: Virginia ranks 14th in the U.S. when it comes to gun safetyThe tragedy in Uvalde, Texas has re-ignited the battle over gun control, so we are working for you to find out how Virginia ranks compared to other states when it comes to gun safety.
Youngkin rolls back Northamโs limits on single-use plastics
Read full article: Youngkin rolls back Northamโs limits on single-use plasticsVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday ended what his office called a "burdensome" restriction on single-use plastics at state agencies, colleges and universities.
Report criticizes Virginia's response to snowy I-95 gridlock
Read full article: Report criticizes Virginia's response to snowy I-95 gridlockVirginia state agencies responding to a severe snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists along Interstate 95 in January collectively lost what a report called โsituational awarenessโ amid the growing gridlock.
Democrats call on Virginia governor to act on gas prices
Read full article: Democrats call on Virginia governor to act on gas pricesDemocratic leaders in Virginia are calling on Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to declare a state of emergency to activate the state's anti-price gouging law as gas prices reach record highs following Russian's invasion of Ukraine.
Youngkin says he regrets his campaignโs tweet attacking teen
Read full article: Youngkin says he regrets his campaignโs tweet attacking teenRepublican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Monday that he regrets what he called an "unauthorized" tweet sent from his campaign account over the weekend that attacked a high school student and invoked a scandal previous Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam faced.
Major winter storm: South braces for big blast of snow, ice
Read full article: Major winter storm: South braces for big blast of snow, iceForecasts of snow and ice as far south as Georgia have put much of the Southeast on an emergency preparedness footing as shoppers strip store shelves of supplies and road crews treat highways ahead of an approaching weekend storm.
Gov. Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe Morrissey
Read full article: Gov. Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe MorrisseyVirginia's outgoing governor has pardoned a state senator who was jailed after a sex scandal that involved a 17-year-old receptionist who later became his wife.
South prepares for weekend threat of debilitating snow, ice
Read full article: South prepares for weekend threat of debilitating snow, iceForecasters' predictions of debilitating snow and ice as far south as Georgia have shoppers scouring store shelves for storm supplies and road crews trying to prevent a repeat of past wintertime debacles.
Gov. Northam declares a state of emergency ahead of Sundayโs winter storm
Read full article: Gov. Northam declares a state of emergency ahead of Sundayโs winter stormAhead of Sundayโs winter storm thatโs expected to impact nearly all of Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency.
โThis has been the privilege of my lifeโ: Gov. Ralph Northam reflects on his time in office
Read full article: โThis has been the privilege of my lifeโ: Gov. Ralph Northam reflects on his time in officeAs Governor Ralph Northamโs role as leader of the Commonwealth ends on Saturday, 10 News sat down with him for a one-on-one conversation about his time in office.
Gov. Northam reflects on Virginiaโs successes during his four years in office
Read full article: Gov. Northam reflects on Virginiaโs successes during his four years in officeGovernor Ralph Northam delivered his final State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday. He reflected on the commonwealthโs major accomplishments over the past four years.
WATCH: Gov. Ralph Northam delivers his final State of the Commonwealth Address
Read full article: WATCH: Gov. Ralph Northam delivers his final State of the Commonwealth AddressAs his time in office is nearing a close, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will deliver his last State of the Commonwealth Address Wednesday night.
โVMI is in a better placeโ: Gov. Northam weighs in on inclusivity changes at his alma mater
Read full article: โVMI is in a better placeโ: Gov. Northam weighs in on inclusivity changes at his alma materDuring his last days in office, Governor Ralph Northam is reflecting on the changes he has imposed at Virginia Military Institute.
Gov. Northam issues emergency order to expand hospital capacity amid COVID-19 surge
Read full article: Gov. Northam issues emergency order to expand hospital capacity amid COVID-19 surgeAs Virginia experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Ralph Northam has issued an emergency order to help hospitals.
Youngkin announces his pick for Virginia health secretary
Read full article: Youngkin announces his pick for Virginia health secretaryRepublican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has announced his pick for Virginia's next secretary of health and human resources, a role that will involve helping oversee pandemic-related public policy.
Gov. Northam thanks Craig County teacher for new agriculture program for students
Read full article: Gov. Northam thanks Craig County teacher for new agriculture program for studentsGov. Ralph Northam made his final trip to Southwest Virginia on Thursday to thank Craig County teachers and welcome the start of a new agriculture project.
Virginia preps for more bad weather amid storm of questions
Read full article: Virginia preps for more bad weather amid storm of questionsWith more bad weather looming, Virginia officials are seeking to reassure the public they are prepared as they reacted to harsh criticism of their response to a storm earlier this week that left hundreds of motorists stranded on Interstate 95.
South Boston man pardoned for non-violent drug crimes, life sentence reduced
Read full article: South Boston man pardoned for non-violent drug crimes, life sentence reducedA South Boston man serving a life sentence for non-violent drug charges is getting a second chance from Governor Ralph Northam just weeks before he leaves office.
WATCH LIVE: Experts opening apparent time capsule found at Lee statue
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Experts opening apparent time capsule found at Lee statueFor the second time this month, conservation experts in Virginia's capital city have begun opening an apparent time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Northam, Youngkin give blood as American Red Cross donations reach 10-year low
Read full article: Northam, Youngkin give blood as American Red Cross donations reach 10-year lowWhile there is a surplus of cheer everywhere you go this holiday season, the American Red Cross is dealing with a serious blood donation deficit.
Virginia Governor-elect Youngkin makes education secretary his first cabinet pick
Read full article: Virginia Governor-elect Youngkin makes education secretary his first cabinet pickVirginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, who made education a centerpiece of his campaign, announced the state's next education secretary Monday, making it his first Cabinet secretary pick.
Gov. Northamโs $10 million budget proposal aims to conserve historic and cultural sites
Read full article: Gov. Northamโs $10 million budget proposal aims to conserve historic and cultural sitesGovernor Ralph Northam is proposing millions of dollars to help prevent a critical part of history from being erased.
Crews may have found 1887 time capsule in Lee statue base
Read full article: Crews may have found 1887 time capsule in Lee statue baseCrews working to remove the pedestal where a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee towered over Richmond for more than a century believe they've found a time capsule that was buried there in 1887.
Gov. Northamโs last budget proposal includes tax relief, pay raises
Read full article: Gov. Northamโs last budget proposal includes tax relief, pay raisesOutgoing Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam laid out a proposal Thursday for a $158 billion two-year state budget that would boost Virginia's reserves, give teachers and other state workers pay raises, and institute a variety of tax cuts.
Gov. Northam calling for eliminating stateโs grocery tax
Read full article: Gov. Northam calling for eliminating stateโs grocery taxDemocratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that he will include several tax cuts in his outgoing budget proposal, including the elimination of the state's share of the sales tax on groceries - a proposal that was a key campaign pledge of Republican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin
Millions of dollars awarded to Southwest Virginia to work towards universal broadband coverage
Read full article: Millions of dollars awarded to Southwest Virginia to work towards universal broadband coverageA big development for broadband expansion was announced Monday. Governor Ralph Northam says over $722 million worth of grants will be given to areas in Virginia to work towards universal coverage.
Virginia Gov. Northam announces $27.4 million towards gun violence prevention
Read full article: Virginia Gov. Northam announces $27.4 million towards gun violence preventionHe plans to create a data-driven approach by establishing Virginiaโs Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention.
Gov. Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Sen. Bob Dole
Read full article: Gov. Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Sen. Bob DoleGov. Ralph Northam has ordered that flags be lowered in honor of Bob Dole, a former Senate Majority Leader and decorated War War II veteran.
Gov. Northam announces $233 million in budget to increase pay for state law enforcement
Read full article: Gov. Northam announces $233 million in budget to increase pay for state law enforcementGovernor Ralph Northam announced today on his Thank You, Virginia Tour that his two-year state budget will include an investment of more than a $223 million in public safety.
Northam to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city
Read full article: Northam to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to cityVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam has announced that his administration will remove an enormous pedestal that until earlier this year held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E.
More than 800 Virginia National Guard soldiers kiss their loved ones goodbye and head off
Read full article: More than 800 Virginia National Guard soldiers kiss their loved ones goodbye and head offHugging their families one last time, hundreds of Virginia National Guard soldiers were sent off Saturday to the Horn of Africa.
Legislators concerned that COVID-19 vaccine mandates could contribute to worker shortage
Read full article: Legislators concerned that COVID-19 vaccine mandates could contribute to worker shortageCompanies with more than 100 employees have just over a month to meet President Bidenโs new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Gov. Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of Big Stone Gap officer
Read full article: Gov. Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of Big Stone Gap officerOn Sunday, Governor Ralph Northam issued a statement regarding the death of a fallen Big Stone Gap officer and ordered that flags be lowered.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ralph Northam, Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin meet in Richmond
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ralph Northam, Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin meet in RichmondVirginia Governor Ralph Northam and Governor Elect Glenn Youngkin will meet privately in Richmond and then make comments outside the Executive Mansion.
Democratic women in Virginia frustrated by paid leave flop
Read full article: Democratic women in Virginia frustrated by paid leave flopDemocratsโ decision to drop a proposal for paid family leave from their massive social safety net and climate change package was met with disappointment and irritation by female voters in Virginia.
Obama sharply criticizes Youngkin in Va. governor's race
Read full article: Obama sharply criticizes Youngkin in Va. governor's raceFormer President Barack Obama has offered a sharp rebuke of the Republican candidate for Virginia governor while campaigning for the Democrat in the closely contested race.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Northam attends groundbreaking of Tyson Foods in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Northam attends groundbreaking of Tyson Foods in Pittsylvania CountyGovernor Ralph Northam will be at the Cane Creek Centre in Ringgold at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Tyson Foods.
Gov. Ralph Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell
Read full article: Gov. Ralph Northam orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Colin PowellFollowing the death of Colin Powell, Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered that both U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half staff in respect and memory of the former general.
Obama to campaign with McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race
Read full article: Obama to campaign with McAuliffe in Virginia governor's raceFormer President Barack Obama is coming to Richmond this month to campaign with fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the final stretch of the competitive race for Virginia governor.
Two companies set to invest more than $700 million, bringing an estimated 2,500 jobs to Wythe County
Read full article: Two companies set to invest more than $700 million, bringing an estimated 2,500 jobs to Wythe CountyVirginia leaders are making an investment in Southwest Virginia that is paving the way for thousands of jobs to come to the region.
More than $2 million spent on removal of Robert E. Lee statue
Read full article: More than $2 million spent on removal of Robert E. Lee statueFollowing the removal of the 21-foot Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue, The Department of General Services says removal cost The Commonwealth more than $2 million and counting.
Gov. Northam, First Lady Northam to speak at Chesapeake Bay Executive Council
Read full article: Gov. Northam, First Lady Northam to speak at Chesapeake Bay Executive CouncilGov. Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam are slated to deliver remarks at the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council on Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Gov. Northam attends groundbreaking ceremony to widen Route 58 in Patrick County
Read full article: Gov. Northam attends groundbreaking ceremony to widen Route 58 in Patrick CountyOn Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam broke ground on a project aiming to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in Patrick County and create a four-lane highway between Virginia Beach and Interstate 77.
McAuliffe, Youngkin hold fiery debate on vaccinations, taxes
Read full article: McAuliffe, Youngkin hold fiery debate on vaccinations, taxesDemocrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin got off to a combative start in the second and final debate in Virginiaโs closely watched gubernatorial election.