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Attorney renews lawsuit over Lee statue removal plan

By SARAH RANKIN - Associated Press

Virginia asked to invest $1 billion to prevent evictions

By DENISE LAVOIE - Associated Press

Northam calls for special session to focus on budget, police

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Plaintiffs move to dismiss 1 lawsuit over Lee statue removal

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FILE - In this June 4, 2020, file photo Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference in Richmond, Va. Governors, like Northam, who implemented shutdowns as their states responded to the coronavirus pandemic were among millions of beneficiaries of the loan program created to help small businesses, data released Monday, July 6, show. Northam’s former medical practice, in which he's still invested, was among beneficiaries. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to increase COVID measures in Hampton Roads

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

The Greenbrier resort nestled in the mountains in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. At least six of billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice family entities received the Paycheck Protection Program loans, meant to keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, including the governor’s lavish resort The Greenbrier, as well as The Greenbrier Sporting Club, an exclusive members-only club linked to the resort. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Governors’ companies among recipients of virus relief loans

By JULIE CARR SMYTH - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam answers a question during a press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va. Thursday, June 25,, 2020. Virginia is launching a new program to help people struggling to pay their rent or mortgages amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

In late reversal, Northam moves to keep limits on bars

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

In this June 8, 2020, photo, Greer Elementary School teachers decorate their cars before a parade to visit students from a safe distance during the coronavirus pandemic in Charlottesville, Va. Dozens of teachers participated in the event. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)

Northam announces new housing assistance program

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam answers a question during a press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Northam expects to further relax restrictions next week

By SARAH RANKIN - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam answers a question during a press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va., Thursday, June 11, 2020. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Northam changes position, releases nursing home virus data

By ALAN SUDERMAN and SARAH RANKIN - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, left, dons a mask as he leaves a news conference after announcing his plans to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Ralph Northam details Phase 3 for Virginia reopening, says masks will still be necessary

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Northam says next phase of reopening at least a week away

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2017 file photo State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, smiles as she is applauded by members of the Virginia House of Delegates during a warm send-off from the chambers at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. McClellan announced Thursday, June 18, 2020 that she's launching a bid to be the state's next governor, which if successful would make her the nation's first ever African-American woman to ever lead a state. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) **FILE**

Virginia Democrats may move the needle

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

Virginia students told to expect different college life

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam answers a question during a press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Northam says students will return to school this fall, but with strict new social distancing guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP) **FILE**

Virginia universities and colleges can start to reopen

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Northam outlines what school will look like in fall

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

This Tuesday, June 2, 2020, file photo shows a large group of protesters gather around the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue near downtown in Richmond, Va. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans Thursday, June 4, for the removal of the iconic statue. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Confederate memorials removal campaign resonates in Belgium

By Christopher Vondracek - The Washington Times

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam speaks during the COVID-19 press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Northam says next phase of reopening to start Friday

By ALAN SUDERMAN and SARAH RANKIN - Associated Press

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam speaks during the COVID-19 press briefing inside the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Virginia to enter phase two of reopening Friday

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

A protester tosses a smoke bomb towards police during a third night of unrest Sunday May 31, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Gov. Ralph Northam issued a curfew for this evening. The smoke bomb was ignited by a protester. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Northam addresses protests: ‘We have to talk about it’

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times