Governor Ralph Northam

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia has once again been recognized for our outstanding business climate and we have the receipts to prove it... ✔️ More than $80 billion in capital investment ✔️ More than 100k new jobs ✔️ 3.4% unemployment--10th lowest in the country https://t.co/lxtm0UAdZs — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Hi Virginia, it's your doctor-governor here. Vaccines and boosters are the very best way to protect yourself and your family from #COVID19—particularly over the holidays. If you have not been vaccinated or gotten your booster shot, now is the time: https://t.co/p8vdPPBCO3 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

The Winchester region had no greater cheerleader and advocate than Russ Potts. He served his home with distinction in the Virginia Senate, and with energy and enthusiasm in all he did. Our prayers go out to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/jQkFu00pii — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Preparing to be transported to the Department of Historic Resources. https://t.co/ffw0JoxA1Q — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Making progress… https://t.co/ADx6ZVVLhK — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Crews may have located the 1887 Confederate time capsule on Monument Avenue in Richmond. The Commonwealth’s historic preservation team is examining the site now. Everyone’s working hard! https://t.co/957JFXdwdb — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia is stronger and more forward-looking than ever. This budget is a roadmap to continue Virginia’s success. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Protecting our natural environment: ✔️ Allocating $245 million for trails and state parks ✔️ Investing $165 million to repair outdated sewer systems ✔️ Providing $410 million to land and water conservation — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Planning for Virginia’s future: ✔️ Putting $1.7 billion in the bank for the future ✔️ Setting aside $424 million for unforeseen COVID needs ✔️ Investing $1 billion into the Virginia Retirement System — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Reducing taxes for Virginians: ✔️ Eliminating the state grocery tax ✔️ Giving $250 rebates to individuals and $500 to couples ✔️ Providing a tax break for working people through the earned income tax credit — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Paying hard working Virginians: ✔️ Raising teacher pay another 10%, to be above the national average ✔️ Raising pay for law enforcement and public safety ✔️ Raising pay for state employees by 10% — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Improving Virginia’s behavioral health resources: ✔️ Giving pay raises to workers in state hospitals and training centers ✔️ Dedicating $675 million to strengthen community-based services ✔️ Providing more mental health counselors in correctional facilities — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Maintaining Virginia’s strong economy: ✔️ Dramatically expand affordable housing ✔️ Allocating $150 million to develop industrial sites to recruit new businesses ✔️ Adding $38 million to G3—free community college — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Continuing Virginia’s world-class education: ✔️ Adding $73 million per year for Virginia’s little learners ✔️ Providing $500 million to build and repair public schools ✔️ Dedicating historic funding for community colleges and historically black colleges and universities — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Today, I announced my budget proposal—including historic levels of support for working Virginians, financial stability, schools, clean water, and much more. https://t.co/odrsTerQKO — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

A celebration of the life of former Governor Linwood Holton will be held Sunday, Dec. 19, at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond. Further details can be found here: https://t.co/1TfjeaZPxH — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

My budget proposal includes $10 million to conserve historic landmarks of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color—the first of its kind—and $12 million to acquire culturally significant land for Virginia’s Tribal Nations. https://t.co/NnPZJGGlz6 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Today, I announced plans to conserve cultural and natural resources across Virginia. It's a way to tell a more inclusive and accurate story of the past. https://t.co/0UdXHo7tPg — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

BIG: With my latest budget, our administration has invested a record $1 BILLION to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay is one of our most treasured natural resources—this funding will generate $8 billion in economic growth and keep it safe and thriving for generations to come. https://t.co/HvsZrKjWB1 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

I said it in 2017, and I say it today: end the tax on groceries and help working families — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

My tax plan means every Virginian will benefit from our booming economy, and all ongoing tax cuts directly benefit working people and their families. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

When Virginia cuts taxes next year, it must be in a way that directly benefits those who need it the most—working people and their families. My budget: ✔️expands the EITC tax credit. ✔️eliminates the state grocery tax ✔️provides one-time rebates to Virginians — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia has been named the best state for business three years running, and we have a bigger surplus than ever in our history. Our roaring economy means we can make historic investments in teachers, HBCUs, and public safety—all while putting money back into Virginians' pockets. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

When I came into office, Virginia was only investing $4 million per year toward broadband. We've committed $2 billion to reach universal access. Broadband is as important today as electricity was 100 years ago— that is why it's so important to connect every Virginia community. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Virginia is on track to be one of the first states to achieve universal broadband access. Today we awarded grants to close the digital divide 90% and achieve universal broadband by 2024. @MarkWarner @timkaine @RepSpanberger — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

How it started: How it's going: https://t.co/kkER9tX1Vk — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

Thank you Jared, Emerson, Geremy, Shawn, and Ubaydah for sharing your stories with us today. From building successful businesses to raising healthy families, you are living examples of hope, change, and redemption—and you make our Commonwealth better. https://t.co/TDTbnlYUXl — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

In Virginia, we believe when people have paid their debt to society, they deserve a second chance. Over the last four years, I have restored the civil rights of 115,000 Virginians and granted 700+ pardons—more than the last 9 governors combined. https://t.co/Bajn1oHzqN — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

RT @GiffordsCourage: Virginia just joined a growing list of states that are making serious investments in community violence intervention &… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73

I'm proud to have passed commonsense gun safety measures—and new laws like universal background checks are already saving lives. But we have more work to do. Today I proposed $27 million to establish Virginia's first-ever Center for Firearm Violence Intervention & Prevention. https://t.co/orpWfbINPr — PolitiTweet.org