Governor Northam tours the new concourse at Washington Reagan National Airport with American Airlines President Robert Isom, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and executive leadership from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Friday, June 4. The event highlighted improvements to the travel experience as the National Capital Region reopens for business.

WEEK OF JUNE 4, 2021

Governor Northam Participates in Clean the Bay Day and Signs Executive Directive Aimed at Reducing Polluted Runoff from State Lands, Advancing Bay Restoration

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Details of this announcement  “Stormwater runoff is among the most harmful and challenging sources of pollution to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries,” said Governor Northam. “Virginia has taken bold action to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution and we have made meaningful progress, but we must step up these efforts to achieve our clean water goals by 2025. As one of the largest landowners in the Bay watershed, this directive will ensure that the Commonwealth leads by example.”

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Virginia Mercury Virginia pledges to reduce polluted runoff from state lands as part of Chesapeake Bay cleanup WHRO Northam Wants State Agencies To Reduce Polluted Bay Runoff WTVR.com Brown’s Island cleanup marks end of Clean the Bay Day week-long initiative NBC12.com Virginia Governor, Richmond Mayor pick up litter on James River for ‘Clean the Bay Day’

Governor Northam Ceremonially Signs Bills to Provide Paid Sick Leave to Home Health Workers, Prevent Gun Violence, and ‘Ban the Box’ on College Applications

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Details of House Bill 2137 which requires employers to provide paid sick leave to home health workers who work for clients under the state Medicaid plan “No one should have to choose between their health and their job,” said Governor Northam. “This legislation will impact approximately 30,000 home health workers in Virginia and is an important first step toward comprehensive paid sick leave in our Commonwealth.” Learn more about House Bill 1992 which prohibits individuals convicted of domestic assault from owning, purchasing, or transporting firearms for a three-year period “We made tremendous strides in passing commonsense gun safety laws last year, but we know the work must continue,” said Governor Northam. “Now, we are marking another step forward with this legislation that aligns Virginia with federal law, giving our law enforcement officers the tools to do something when they come across a domestic abuser with a gun.” Details of House Bill 1930 which bans most Virginia colleges and universities from asking about criminal history on an initial application “For so many people, getting an education is the key to better life,” said Governor Northam. “But too often, asking if someone has ever been convicted of a crime on an application has been used to reject people from schools or jobs before they can ever get their foot in the door. We believe in second chances, and this bill puts that into action.”

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The Petersburg Progress-Index Governor signs bill removing criminal-record checkboxes from state college applications WHSV.com Gov. Northam signs gun violence prevention bill WTVR.com Virginia’s home healthcare workers celebrate new paid sick leave NBC12.com Gov. Northam signs higher education bill WVTF Radio IQ Northam Ceremonially Signs Sick Leave Bill for Caregivers WSLS.com Gov. Northam signs gun violence bill into law

Governor Northam Urges Virginians to Prepare Now for Severe Tropical Weather as Early Predictions Indicate Active, Above-Normal 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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Details of this announcement “Hurricanes and tropical storms can have devastating impacts on every part of our Commonwealth, not just coastal communities,” said Governor Northam. “As the 2021 hurricane season begins, now is the time for all Virginians to prepare for a potential storm by checking your insurance coverage, making an emergency plan, and having a disaster kit ready.”

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Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial | How Virginia is preparing for hurricane season WAVY.com VDEM prepares for active hurricane season Virginia Mercury The Atlantic hurricane season started Tuesday. Meteorologists say it’s likely to be another busy one. 13NewsNow.com Hurricane season is officially here, and forecasters predict another busy season

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