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Gov. Ralph Northam set an ultimatum for Virginia’s school districts Friday, directing them to offer in-person learning for students by March 15.

Some Virginians may soon be getting long-awaited relief, with a bill from Del. Dan Helmer (D-Fairfax) seeking to reform the state’s eligibility criteria for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps.

Gov. Ralph Northam empathized with his critics during a Wednesday press conference. He said he too feels frustration over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but assured Virginians that they are taking the steps necessary to “get more shots in arms.”

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that the state will begin to vaccinate Virginians aged 65 and older as well as people 16 and older with preexisting conditions against COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic loomed large over Gov. Ralph Northam’s State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night. The governor proposed a litany of legislative priorities to offset the effects of the virus which has claimed the lives of over 5,500 Virginians, including Sen. Ben Chafin who was honored by Northam and both chambers of the General Assembly Wednesday.

The Virginia Department of Health announced Friday that some areas in Northern and Southwest Virginia will begin to vaccinate some essential workers and people over 75 years old.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that Avula, who serves as the director of the Richmond City Health District, will head the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney was sworn in Monday for his second four-year term. During an address following his inauguration, Stoney spoke of the adversity and upheaval the city experienced over the previous year.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney warned of a spike in COVID-19 cases Wednesday during his weekly briefing.

In October, Virginia’s labor force participation rate fell to 63.5%, its lowest level since at least 1976, the first year the Bureau of Labor Statistics published state-level data.