Virginia becomes 23rd state to abolish death penalty
"There is no place today for the death penalty in this commonwealth, in the South, or in this nation," Governor Ralph Northam said before signing the legislation.
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Rural parts of Virginia lack access to COVID-19 vaccine
Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities.
Security efforts in Washington metro area
Members of Virginia's National Guard have been deployed to D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day. Troops are posted around the Capitol and other parts of Washington. Governor Ralph Northam deployed members at the request of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser following last week's deadly riot. Northam joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the ongoing security efforts and more.
Virginia Military Institute removes Stonewall Jackson statue
The statue will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War.
Va. officials seek voter registration extension after website crash
A severed fiber optic cable was blamed for the website outage on the last scheduled day of registration, but officials are working to "make up for the time lost."
Militia members allegedly discussed kidnapping Virginia governor
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in June, an FBI agent testified.
Virginia governor and first lady test positive for COVID-19
He said he is asymptomatic.
What's next for Virginia lawmakers?
Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the controversies coming out of Virginia's capital surrounding Governor Northam, Lt. Gov. Fairfax and Attorney General Herring.
Virginia governor resists calls to resign
Viginia Governor Ralph Northam is refusing to resign over an offensive yearbook photo and his subsequent comments about blackface. This comes as Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, who is next in line for the governorship, faces another controversy. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest.
Virginia governor making Juneteenth an official holiday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said June 19 is a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and made it an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy.
Richmond judge blocks removal of Robert E. Lee statue for 10 days
Issues injunction in response to lawsuit against governor's plan as controversies over removals of statues honoring Confederacy continue in many cities.
Virginia governor announces removal of Robert E. Lee statue
The statue, which sits on state property, will move to storage while Governor Ralph Northam's administration works "with the community to determine its future."
Probe into Northam's yearbook photo inconclusive
Lawyers who investigated how a racist photo appeared on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's 1984 medical school yearbook page say he initially apologized to for being in the picture out of an abundance of caution, but he didn't believe he was in the photo. Investigators on behalf of Eastern Virginia Medical School said Wednesday they couldn't "conclusively determine" the identities of either person in the 35-year-old photo.
Virginia officials' update on deadly shooting
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and Virginia Beach police chief James Cervera gave an update late Friday night after a deadly shooting that left 12 dead plus the gunman.
Virginia governor urges action on gun reform
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans to call state legislators back to the capital to consider new legislation to address gun violence in the wake of a workplace shooting in Virginia Beach. Northam said he would convene a special session of the legislature in order to pass what he called "common sense public safety laws."
Virginia gun rally prompts state of emergency
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia from January 17-21, amid plans by pro-gun groups to hold a rally at the Capitol on January 20. Watch a portion of Northam's press conference.
Virginia argues against large gatherings in church lawsuit
A church sued Virginia after its pastor was issued a criminal citation for having 16 people at a Palm Sunday service.
Justice Department sides with Virginia church in dispute over lockdown orders
The Justice Department filed a statement of interest in support of Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Chincoteague Island, Virginia.
Protesters rally to reopen Virginia
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam extended a ban on elective surgeries and postponed the reopening of DMV offices until May. It comes as protesters rallied against stay-at-home orders for a second time this week. Political columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch Jeff Schapiro joins CBSN with the latest.
Governors push back on Trump over coronavirus testing
Mr. Trump has said the country's testing capacity is sufficient for states to begin gradually reopening their economies and governors should be responsible for boosting testing.
Virginia governor seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to coronavirus
The minimum wage in Virginia is set to increase from $7.25 to $9.50 in January 2021.
Virginia bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ children
Gov. Ralph Northam, a pediatric neurologist, said he was proud to sign the bill into law.
Judge upholds firearms ban for Virginia gun rally
A Virginia judge ruled that a firearms ban imposed by the governor ahead of a planned pro-gun rally can stay in place, but gun rights groups are still fighting the ban.
Virginia state legislature approves the Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia became the pivotal 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, although the 1982 deadline has long passed to add it to the Constitution.
Virginia governor declares state of emergency ahead of pro-gun rally
Ralph Northam said law enforcement officials have identified "credible threats of violence surrounding the event," including white nationalist rhetoric and plans by out-of-state militia members to attend.
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