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  1. 15 hours ago

    Congratulations to Angela Navarro who was sworn in as the newest commissioner of the today. It was an honor to appoint her to this important role, and I know she will serve our Commonwealth well.

    Congratulations to Angela Navarro, who was sworn in today as the 37th commissioner of the State Corporation Commission! Welcome Commissioner Navarro!
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  2. 17 hours ago

    Tune in tomorrow, January 6, at 2 PM for the latest updates on vaccine distribution in Virginia. Twitter: Facebook: YouTube:

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    Jan 5

    Polls are now open for the Special Elections in Va. HD 2 (Prince William and Stafford) and HD 90 (cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach). Voting will continue until 7 pm. Find your polling place at . Find out more at .

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    Jan 4

    On Friday, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Gov. Northam will be meeting with Virginia Interfaith Leaders and health and diversity experts to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine.

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  5. Jan 2

    New year, same virus—but this year we will beat it, together. Virginia, you know what to do. Let’s all be responsible and stay vigilant until the vaccine is widely available.

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  6. Jan 1

    Southwest Virginia has lost a strong advocate—and we have all lost a good man. Read my statement on the passing of Senator Ben Chafin:

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    Jan 1

    We know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe to use. Any vaccine used in Virginia has been approved by the FDA as both SAFE and EFFECTIVE. Learn more: .

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  8. Jan 1

    Happy New Year, Virginia! Last year was difficult, but Virginians met every challenge with grit, grace, and determination. In 2021, I look forward to beating COVID-19 and continuing our important work together to build a stronger, fairer, and more welcoming Commonwealth.

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  9. 31 Dec 2020

    As we say farewell to 2020, let's all do our part to ring in the new year responsibly. 😷 Mask up ↔️ Social distance 🧼 Wash your hands 🎉 Celebrate virtually, or safely with your own household The choices we make today will impact how we start off 2021.

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  10. 31 Dec 2020

    No one should have to fear going bankrupt just for getting the medical care they need, not during a pandemic, or ever—and starting tomorrow Virginians will be protected from surprise medical bills when balance billing legislation takes effect.

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  11. 31 Dec 2020

    On January 2nd, will begin offering driver privilege cards, giving all Virginia residents the ability to legally drive a vehicle and obtain a valid ID, regardless of their immigration status. For more information, visit .

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  12. 31 Dec 2020

    Starting tomorrow, over 870,000 Virginians with diabetes will no longer have to worry about the rising cost of insulin. A new law that takes effect January 1st caps insulin co-pays at $50 per month, which is among the lowest in the country. Learn more:

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    31 Dec 2020

    This year and I enlisted the help of talented 4-year-old artists at in to illustrate our 2020 holiday card. (1/3)

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  14. 31 Dec 2020

    When Virginia expanded Medicaid in 2019, we could not have predicted how important access to quality, affordable health care would prove to be in 2020. Today, over 500,000 newly eligible Virginians have enrolled in coverage—Medicaid expansion is saving lives in our Commonwealth.

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  15. 30 Dec 2020

    Virginia, let's all get ready to go hands free—starting Friday, holding a phone while driving will be illegal in the Commonwealth. Help your friends and family start off the year right and visit to learn more about this new law.

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  16. 30 Dec 2020

    Today, I visited Westport Rehab in Richmond as more than 100 residents and staff received the vaccine. Thanks to a federal partnership with and , vaccination clinics like this one are taking place at long-term care centers across Virginia.

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    30 Dec 2020

    Planning for New Year’s? As cases continue to rise, the safest choices are to stay home and celebrate with the people you live with, or virtually with loved ones elsewhere. For more tips on ways to celebrate 2021 together, while apart: .

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  18. 29 Dec 2020

    NEW: We are allocating an additional $20 million to the Rebuild VA economic recovery fund, which will provide grants to over 300 small business and nonprofits that applied before the last round of funding was exhausted in early December.

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    28 Dec 2020

    As COVID-19 cases continue rising, the Commonwealth recommends you download the COVIDWISE application, which protects your privacy and personal information while alerting you when you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

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  20. 28 Dec 2020

    Thank you, Mayor Hartley, for your leadership and for encouraging everyone in your community to do their part. We all hope Vice Mayor Farnum recovers quickly. These simple steps go a long way in protecting each other and mitigating the spread of this highly contagious virus.

    Please join me in praying for a speedy and complete recovery for Vice Mayor Farnum. Please help keep our community safe by following appropriate cautions such as staying at home if you are sick, wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing your hands.
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