Gabriella Muñoz

Loudoun, Prince William counties eye independent health agencies

Officials in Loudoun and Prince William counties are looking to take control of their own health departments, independent from the agencies operated by the commonwealth of Virginia.

March 23, 2021

Four Democrats debate for Virginia governor — without former Gov. Terry McAuliffe

The first Democratic candidates' debate for Virginia governor featured four contenders making a non-issue of former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the presumptive front-runner who opted not to participate in the forum.

March 17, 2021

Ralph Northam restores ability to vote, civil rights to thousands of former felons in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that thousands of former felons qualify to have their voting and other civil rights restored after completing their sentences.

March 16, 2021

Montgomery County Public Schools welcome back nearly 20,000 students

The Montgomery County Public Schools system opened its doors Monday for children in kindergarten through third grade, providing the first day of face-to-face instruction this academic year to nearly 20,000 students.

March 15, 2021

Virginia GOP struggles with nomination process two months before convention

The Republican Party of Virginia is still struggling to finalize its nomination process, less than two months before its convention is to take place.

March 11, 2021

Loudoun County, Virginia OKs gun ban, bringing 2nd Amendment debate to local level

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted last week to ban guns in county buildings, following suit with its neighbors in Northern Virginia. But the majority of the commonwealth still permits guns in public spaces, marking a key divide in the state.

March 8, 2021

Maryland, Virginia won’t see more of new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for weeks

The new, single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is set to boost vaccination efforts in Maryland and Virginia, but the first allocation will be the only shipment the states will receive for a few weeks.

March 2, 2021

Virginia eases restrictions on outdoor events, gatherings

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that coronavirus restrictions on outdoor gatherings will be eased starting Monday, a sign of improving COVID-19 trends in the commonwealth.

February 24, 2021

Lawmakers in Virginia, Maryland grapple with school reopening bills

Virginia lawmakers are wrestling over requiring school districts to provide in-person instruction by the summer as political pressure mounts for students to return to classrooms.

February 23, 2021

Va. lawmakers approve death penalty ban, send bill to Gov. Ralph Northam

Virginia's Democratic-controlled General Assembly on Monday approved a final bill that would ban the death penalty and sent the legislation to Gov. Ralph Northam, putting the commonwealth on the verge of becoming the first Southern state to prohibit executions.

February 22, 2021

Virginia Republicans eye convention instead of primary on May 1

The Republican Party of Virginia has a crowded field of candidates seeking the gubernatorial nomination, but it hasn't settled on how it will choose its nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, among others.

February 21, 2021

Virginia launches new COVID-19 call center

Virginia's new COVID-19 call center launched Wednesday with 750 people at the ready to help the public stay informed about the state's plan for the pandemic and help pre-register eligible residents for the vaccine.

February 17, 2021

Ralph Northam, Virginia governor, announces $524 million in federal funds for rental assistance

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Virginia has received $524 million in federal assistance for renters, saying that families across the state are still struggling to keep a roof over their heads due to the unprecedented economic impact of the pandemic.

February 16, 2021

Virginia lawmakers have $730.2 million more to work with on state budget

Virginia lawmakers will have millions of dollars worth of wiggle room as they hammer out the differences between the House and Senate budget plans.

February 15, 2021

Virginia education nonprofit gets $10.8M grant

The education nonprofit Virginia Ed Strategies announced Wednesday that it has secured a $10.8 million federal grant to expand teacher training in the commonwealth.

February 10, 2021

Virginia lawmakers mull competing mandatory minimum sentencing proposals

With a special session underway, the Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly will need to reconcile differences between House and Senate proposals on mandatory minimum sentencing to create a new law.

February 9, 2021

Northam sets March 15 deadline for in-person schooling across Virginia

Gov. Ralph Northam set a March 15 deadline for every school district in Virginia to make in-person learning options available for students.

February 5, 2021

CMA CGM Group, an international shipping company, deal expected to bring 400 jobs to Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that the commonwealth has secured an expanded contract with CMA CGM Group, an international shipping company that is expected to bring 400 new jobs to Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.

February 4, 2021

Northam to push for Va. schools to extend school year into summer

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday he will announce a plan to push the school year into the summer months to make up for the time students were out of the classroom due to the coronavirus.

February 4, 2021

Republicans, Blacks in Virginia wary of COVID-19 vaccine

About 1 in 5 Virginians say they won't get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a poll released Thursday morning.

February 4, 2021