Ralph Northam

Northam To Remove Lee Statue Pedestal, Transfer Land To City

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's administration will remove an enormous pedestal that until earlier this year held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
By SARAH RANKIN, AP

Crews Search For Confederate Statue's 1887 Time Capsule

Workers have so far not been able to find the capsule, which supposedly contains a photograph of a deceased President Lincoln.
By Denise Lavoie, AP

Black Men Executed In 1951 Rape Granted Posthumous Pardons

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men who were executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman.
By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

Town Fires Officer Who Pepper-Sprayed Black Army Lieutenant During Traffic Stop

Army Lt. Caron Nazario filed a lawsuit against two officers who threatened and pepper-sprayed him during a December traffic stop, as shown on footage.
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Ralph Northam Endorses Predecessor Terry McAuliffe For Virginia Governor

Northam’s decision will likely disappoint supporters of Jennifer Carroll Foy and Jennifer McClellan, who are running what could be history-making bids.
By SARAH RANKIN, AP

Virginia Becomes First Southern State To Legalize Cannabis

A new bill will allow adults in Virginia to possess and cultivate small amounts starting in July.
By Sarah Rankin, AP

Virginia Becomes First Southern State To Abolish The Death Penalty

Capital punishment is rooted in lynchings, and Virginia has disproportionately sentenced Black people to death.
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6 Times Andrew Cuomo Called On Scandal-Plagued Politicians To Resign

The New York governor wants the benefit of due process that he did not afford several of his colleagues.
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Virginia Set To Be First Southern State To Legalize Marijuana

Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign legislation allowing the possession, manufacture and sale of the substance.
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Virginia Senate Votes To Abolish Death Penalty, Paving Way For State To Be 23rd To Do So

"I look forward to signing this bill into law," Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam said after the vote.
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