Posts Tagged Governor Ralph Northam
New Local Government Exchange Program Pairs Communities Across the State
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2020
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, left, chats with Norton Mayor Joseph Fawbush at the Executive Mansion. The two cities have been paired as part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s Local Government Exchange Program. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Governor Ralph Northam is launching an effort aimed at forging new lines of communication across local governments in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Northam Weighs In On Paid Sick Days Debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 22, 2020
Lawmakers are debating a proposal to require businesses offer paid sick days to their employees. But, Democrats are divided over which businesses would be required to do that. Michael Pope has details.
Following a Big Night for Democrats, Governor Northam Looks Ahead
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 6, 2019
Governor Ralph Northam addresses members of his cabinet following Tuesday’s statehouse elections. He outlined some of his key priorities for the General Assembly, which Democrats now control for the first time in decades. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / RADIO IQ)
Now that Democrats have unified power in Virginia, they’re looking forward to their legislative agenda. Governor Ralph Northam laid out his priorities at a cabinet meeting Wednesday. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
The Democratic governor believes his party’s gains on Election Night were largely powered by voters who want common-sense gun laws.
Northam said he plans to push the same gun safety laws he proposed during a special session of the General Assembly earlier this year – a direct response to a May mass shooting in Virginia Beach. Here he is talking about some of those proposals:
Republicans dismissed that special session almost immediately – without deliberating gun safety proposals from Northam and other lawmakers.
The true test for how progressive this new agenda will be comes in January — when the first Democratic-led General Assembly in decades convenes in Richmond.
Northam Blasts Trump After Mass Shootings
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 5, 2019
Following an event marking the 75th birthday of Smokey Bear, Governor Northam blasted President Trump and state lawmakers who failed to act during a special legislative session on gun control. (Credit: RADIO IQ)
In the wake of two mass shootings over the weekend, Governor Northam is blaming Donald Trump and calling on voters to reject gun violence on November 5th. Sandy Hausman has the story.
Some Virginia Districts Are Turning to Virtual Solutions to Teacher Shortage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 5, 2019
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Schools across Virginia are having a hard time finding teachers. And, the lack of teachers in Virginia is causing some schools to take drastic measures. Michael Pope reports.
Northam Outlines School Readiness Proposal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2019
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is hoping to get his hands on new funding streams for early childhood education. Michael Pope reports.
Trump and Other Leaders Celebrate 400th Anniversary of American Democracy at Jamestown
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 30, 2019
Citing what he called “four incredible centuries of history, “President Donald Trump closed out Tuesday’s ceremony in Jamestown, celebrating in the same place where the legislative body first met. Jeff Bossert reports.
Virginia is for Outdoor Lovers Too
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2019
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You’ve heard that Virginia is for lovers, but state officials are hoping you’ll also soon think of the Commonwealth as a home for outdoor lovers too. Nick Gilmore explains.
Analysts: Accepting PAC Money from the Governor Could Have Mixed Results
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 7, 2019
Under normal circumstances, candidates would welcome money from the governor to help finance their campaigns. But this year, it’s a little different. Michael Pope is following the money.
Virginia Governor Announces Special Session on Gun Control
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 4, 2019
Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday he will summon lawmakers back to the state Capitol to consider a package of gun-control legislation, saying last week’s deadly mass shooting in Virginia Beach calls for “votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers.” Mallory Noe-Payne has further details.
What Impacts Could the Special Session Have In November?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 4, 2019
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Lawmakers will be returning to Richmond for a special session on guns. But will anything happen? Michael Pope reports.
Governor Northam’s Mandatory Minimums Decision Continues to Spark Controversy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 6, 2019
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Governor Ralph Northam made headlines last week when he vetoed a bill that would have established a minimum two month prison sentence for third-time domestic abusers.
In a statement sent out Monday, Republicans say the governor’s veto undercuts protections for people trapped in abusive relationships. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Northam Working to Increase Affordable Housing Options, GOP Support Remains Unclear
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 2, 2019
Lawmakers are returning to Richmond Wednesday, where they’ll be considering a proposal from the governor to invest more money into affordable housing. Michael Pope reports.
Northam Renews Push for a Virginia Hands-Free Law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 26, 2019
Drivers in Virginia may soon be subject to a strict new law preventing them from holding their cell phones. Michael Pope reports.
Northam Vetoes Two Immigration-Related Bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 19, 2019
Immigration is once again in the spotlight here in Virginia, where the issue has become a dividing line between the parties. Michael Pope reports.
Where Does Lottery Money Go in Governor Northam’s Budget?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 22, 2018
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Money from gambling may be making its way into the classrooms. Or maybe not. Michael Pope explains.
Controversial Cell Tower Bill Rests in Governor Northam’s Hands
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 21, 2018
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Local governments are pressing the governor’s office to make significant changes to a bill governing where and when cell towers can be constructed. Michael Pope has that story.
Lawmakers to Zinke: No Offshore Drilling for Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 15, 2018
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Leaders in the Trump administration are hearing from Virginia about opposition to offshore drilling. Michael Pope has the story.
Examining the Power of Virginia’s Governor
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 12, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam
Governor Ralph Northam will be spending the next few weeks combing through more than 800 bills the General Assembly sent to his desk. And, as Michael Pope reports, he gets to make significant changes.
Governor Northam Signs Controversial “Dominion Bill”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 9, 2018
Electric utility companies Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power have avoided Virginia regulators for several years, although that era may be coming to a close. Michael Pope has final developments on the so-called Dominion bill.
Virginia Doesn’t Have Any Sanctuary Cities, But What About Sanctuary Policies?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2018
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Sanctuary cities became one of the hottest issues in the campaign last year. Now it’s become one of the most divisive issues in the General Assembly. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
A Bipartisan Deal to Reform Virginia’s Criminal Justice System Has Been Struck
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam, front, waves during his first State of the Commonwealth address. Northam and Republican House Speaker Kirk Cox, behind Northam, have reached a compromise to reform Virginia’s criminal justice system. (Credit: AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol are striking a deal that will make significant changes to the criminal justice system in Virginia. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Medicaid Expansion is On the Table, But Work Requirement Could Be Sticking Point
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2018
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In Virginia, Republican leaders are now saying they won’t talk Medicaid expansion unless Democrats support work requirements for the program. A bill to do just that made its way through a key committee this morning. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
As Medicaid Legislation Goes Down in Senate, Northam Recommits to Expanding Coverage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2018
A key committee in Virginia’s Senate took up debate of Medicaid expansion Thursday. Even though the bills failed, Governor Ralph Northam says it’s just the beginning of the process. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
With a New Governor at the Helm, Can the General Assembly Work in a Bipartisan Manner?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam gestures during his first State of the Commonwealth address to a joint session of the General Assembly. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The British classic rock band known as the Who famously belted out “Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss.” As Michael Pope reports, Republicans say that sentiment could have been written about the Executive Mansion in Richmond.
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From NPR News- Hundreds Of Homes Flooded In Mississippi As More Rain Is Expected February 18, 2020The Pearl River crested at 36.7 feet in Jackson, Miss. — lower than feared. Flooding also hit parts of Tennessee, where one official said, "It is a chess match we're playing with Mother Nature."
- Trump Commutes Sentence Of Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich February 18, 2020The move would free Blagojevich, once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, from federal prison four years before he would have been eligible for parole and clear his convictions.
- Many Tornado Alley Residents With Disabilities Lack Safe Options In A Storm February 18, 2020Oklahoma used to have more public shelters that could accommodate wheelchairs. But many have closed, and there's still no financial aid for renters with disabilities to build safe alternatives.
- How Warming Winters Are Affecting Everything February 18, 2020Winters are warming faster than summers in many places, and colder parts of the U.S. are warming faster than hotter ones. The warming winter climate has year-round consequences across the country.
- 'Dark Towers' Chases Scandal-Ridden Deutsche Bank's Mysterious Ties To Donald Trump February 18, 2020President Trump's relationship with Deutsche Bank is still under investigation, so David Enrich's story is necessarily incomplete. But he shows the bank's tale is complex — more than one gone rogue.
- Hundreds Of Homes Flooded In Mississippi As More Rain Is Expected February 18, 2020
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- Storm Dennis: Fears for Severn towns amid fresh flood warnings February 18, 2020Residents in communities on the river are being evacuated as water threatens to top flood defences.
- Coronavirus: British couple on cruise ship 'test positive' February 18, 2020The UK government is trying to organise flying 74 British nationals home from the quarantined ship.
- Michel Barnier: UK can't have Canada trade deal with EU February 18, 2020The chief negotiator says the UK's "particular proximity" to the bloc rules out a similar agreement.
- Wages back above pre-economic crisis levels February 18, 2020Average wages - when adjusted for inflation - exceed pre-crisis levels for the first time since 2008.
- Cardiff attempted mugging: Man, 77, fights back February 18, 2020The targeted man "showed great bravery," says South Wales Police.
- Storm Dennis: Fears for Severn towns amid fresh flood warnings February 18, 2020
