Governor Ralph Northam

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

On this monumental anniversary we are carrying the torch forward in Virginia—this morning, I laid out additional steps we must take to make it easier for Virginians to vote amid the pandemic. Learn more about the voter protection measures I proposed: https://t.co/R4rLUGyEkH — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Today marks 100 years since the #19thAmendment was ratified—yet this victory was not inclusive of women of color, and the important work that began more than a century ago continues to this day. Let's celebrate this milestone by working to ensure equal access to the ballot box. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @VirginiaDBHDS: Governor Ralph Northam has issued Executive Order Seventy to help mitigate the spread of #COVID19 at Virginia’s state-op… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

As a native of Virginia's Eastern Shore, I grew up swimming and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Today, I am honored to be elected chair of the Chesapeake Executive Council, the six-state partnership working to make our Bay cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable. https://t.co/QMLrBVeiT3 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia is very lucky to be represented by Ghazala and Khizr Khan, my good friends and the parents of an American soldier killed in uniform. Like all Gold Star families, their bravery and dignity is an example for us all. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

🗳️ Virginia will take every action necessary to protect the right to vote this November. https://t.co/6kvFt2QTX5 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

In Virginia, we need to plan for the long term, take actions that invest now, and preserve options for what we all hope is a brighter future. We have been making wise decisions throughout this crisis, and I know our Commonwealth will again propel forward when this pandemic ends. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

These past few months have been incredibly difficult for everyone. People have lost their jobs. They have lost their businesses. And too many have lost their lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

✔️ I’m sending legislators a package that lifts up our Commonwealth's Historically Black Colleges and Universities and funds important cultural sites—it’s time for Virginia to tell the whole story of American history. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

✔️ Now, we need to help people vote safely in November. That means secure drop off boxes in addition to standard postal service delivery. If you put your ballot in the mail, the state will pay the postage. We must take every action to protect public health and the right to vote. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

✔️ This package will reform policing. It means civilian review panels, with real skills and standards. It means increasing diversity in @VSPPIO, so troopers better reflect the communities they serve—and it means that when an officer goes rogue, they are out of the profession. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

✔️ This package will help bring more Virginians online—to go to school, go to work, and get connected. It means $85 million for the infrastructure to expand access to broadband and high-speed internet. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

✔️ This package will help people stay in their homes, with $88 million to combat evictions and expand affordable housing. It includes funding for the eviction diversion pilot program, and makes an historic $85 million investment into the Virginia Housing Trust Fund. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

I fully intend to implement and carry out the progressive budget we wrote together this past winter. But we are in the midst of a pandemic, so I am sending the General Assembly a budget and legislation to address this crisis and the issues it has shined a spotlight on. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

As we turn to the numbers, we need to understand that the fiscal situation is serious in the Commonwealth, just like in every state. Looking forward, we now project that we will have $2.7 billion less than we expected in general fund revenue for the coming biennium. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

We can all be very proud that in Virginia, we have been able to avoid cutting services or laying off large numbers of state workers. This is no accident—it is the result of taking thoughtful actions, and making prudent decisions. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

As we make budget decisions, we must keep in mind that we cannot predict what will happen with the pandemic, when a vaccine will be available, or how much longer this will go on. So we need to follow the oath that doctors lead with: First, do no harm. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

During the regular legislative session we worked together to craft a forward-looking budget that made generational investments in areas that had been underfunded—no one knew this pandemic would soon push the world into a recession. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

As we work to boost testing and reduce the spread of the virus, we are also reaching out to communities in need—I am proud that the Commonwealth has distributed more than 542,000 masks and 460,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to 40 localities through our Health Equity team. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

First, I want to discuss our latest efforts to fight #COVID19 in Virginia. Overall, our daily case numbers are trending slightly downward, which is a good thing. We are now averaging around 15,000 tests a day, and our percent positivity is around 7 percent. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

HAPPENING NOW—I'm discussing Virginia's economic outlook and sharing my proposed amendments to our biennial budget. Tune in here: https://t.co/qhcyUI2r1A — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

It's deeply troubling that on the verge of Virginia passing long-overdue police reform, the first Black woman to serve as our Senate Pro Tempore is suddenly facing highly unusual charges. @SenLouiseLucas, I look forward to seeing you in Richmond tomorrow—so we can get to work. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

I’m signing the Virginia Clean Economy Act and other landmark legislation to drive new investments in renewable energy across the Commonwealth. WATCH HERE: https://t.co/bmN22gPnNW — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

.@geoffreyfowler reviewed Virginia's new #COVIDWISE exposure notification system in the @washingtonpost, explaining why widespread participation makes it more effective, and highlighting four reasons you should download the free app: https://t.co/YHTpj373T7 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @AHStaff: ICYMI: @GovernorVA is proposing historic investments in safe, #affordablehousing and a pause on evictions until at least April… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @VDEM: .@ColHeightsVA has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents along Swift Creek at Forestview, Sherwood, and Springdale Drives. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @VaDOT: Portions of Virginia are experiencing localized flooding & you may encounter blocked roads if traveling. ✔️ check road condition… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @GeoffRBennett: .@GovernorVA Northam calls USPS warning that ballots may not arrive in time "a deeply troubling development in what is b… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

@VADHCD Careful planning has kept Virginia from having to gut critical services in the midst of this crisis. We should all be proud of that.  I look forward to advancing these and other important issues next week, as we continue to protect the health and well-being of Virginians. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

@VADHCD I look forward to continuing discussions with lawmakers—now and in advance of next session—as we increase police accountability, transparency, and community engagement. — PolitiTweet.org