Ralph Northam News

Virginia Governor Issues Drought Watch for Entire State

Worsening dry conditions affecting Virginia have prompted Governor Ralph Northam to place the state under a drought watch. The watch issued Friday advises residents, local governments and businesses to use less water. It is meant to get people ready in …

Virginia Museum Workers Act Fast to Protect Valuable Collection in Hurricane Florence

The Durand-Ruel sisters didn’t dress for hurricane season. The eldest had on a wide-brimmed hat, the kind one would take to a high-society garden party. Both wore white gowns that looked as though their sheerness would go transparent in a …

Virginia Forms Task Force to Block Worker Misclassification

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order establishing a task force to come up with a plan to prevent worker misclassification and payroll fraud. The state estimates that the misclassification of employees as independent contractors costs Virginia as …

Virginia Governor Northam Vetoes GOP Healthcare Bills

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has vetoed a handful of GOP-backed bills related to health care. Northam vetoed a bill that would have allowed all groups like the Virginia Chamber of Commerce to pool their members together in a group to …