RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board approved temporary standards Wednesday that during the coronavirus pandemic, requiring employers across the state to maintain physical distancing, workplace sanitization and information sharing. Virginia is the first state in the country to ensure such protections.The standards, which will be in place for six months unless repealed or permanent protections are adopted, will vary depending on how each job poses a risk of exposure to the virus. However, there will be a few standards that will be required of all employers.Social...…RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board approved temporary standards Wednesday that during the coronavirus pandemic, requiring employers across the state to maintain physical distancing, workplace sanitization and information sharing. Virginia is the first state in the country to ensure such protections.The standards, which will be in place for six months unless repealed or permanent protections are adopted, will vary depending on how each job poses a risk of exposure to the virus. However, there will be a few standards that will be required of all employers.Social...WW…

Posted: Apr 26, 2021 / 12:17 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 28, 2021 / 10:22 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Republican Party will allow delegates with a religious obligation to vote absentee in the May 8 convention, without objection days after members of the party’s governing body went back and forth over the idea.The Republican State Central Committee reconvened to review rules for the convention. A majority of the committee voted then to approve an amendment requesting an absentee voting option for Orthodox Jews and others who observe the Sabbath, as the GOP convention is set for a...…Posted: Apr 26, 2021 / 12:17 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 28, 2021 / 10:22 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Republican Party will allow delegates with a religious obligation to vote absentee in the May 8 convention, without objection days after members of the party’s governing body went back and forth over the idea.The Republican State Central Committee reconvened to review rules for the convention. A majority of the committee voted then to approve an amendment requesting an absentee voting option for Orthodox Jews and others who observe the Sabbath, as the GOP convention is set for a...WW…

Posted: Apr 22, 2021 / 05:47 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2021 / 09:50 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. () — Virginia will ease restrictions on crowd-size limits for sporting events, entertainment venues and gatherings starting on May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam . Starting then, restaurants will also be allowed to stay open and sell alcohol past midnight again.“Sales are going to go sky high as soon as the restrictions ease to 2 a.m.,” said Kevin Sheffield, a bartender at Lady N’awlins in Richmond.Crediting the growing vaccination rate in Virginia, Northam signaled it was time to ease some of the measures imposed...…Posted: Apr 22, 2021 / 05:47 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2021 / 09:50 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. () — Virginia will ease restrictions on crowd-size limits for sporting events, entertainment venues and gatherings starting on May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam . Starting then, restaurants will also be allowed to stay open and sell alcohol past midnight again.“Sales are going to go sky high as soon as the restrictions ease to 2 a.m.,” said Kevin Sheffield, a bartender at Lady N’awlins in Richmond.Crediting the growing vaccination rate in Virginia, Northam signaled it was time to ease some of the measures imposed...WW…

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia will get 49,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine next week, fewer than half of the doses expected. Despite that, the state’s vaccine coordinator believes enough shots will be available to move all communities into Phase 1c of Virginia’s vaccination plan.According to Dr. Danny Avula, the state was anticipating a shipment with more than 100,000 doses of the single-shot vaccine but will now only get 49,000. A spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Health, Maria Reppas, provided information from Avula in an email Thursday indicating the state’s effort to expand...…RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia will get 49,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine next week, fewer than half of the doses expected. Despite that, the state’s vaccine coordinator believes enough shots will be available to move all communities into Phase 1c of Virginia’s vaccination plan.According to Dr. Danny Avula, the state was anticipating a shipment with more than 100,000 doses of the single-shot vaccine but will now only get 49,000. A spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Health, Maria Reppas, provided information from Avula in an email Thursday indicating the state’s effort to expand...WW…

Posted: Mar 22, 2021 / 07:10 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2021 / 09:34 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — who played a key role in the probe into complaints brought against the Virginia Parole Board and hoped to be granted whistleblower protection status after reporting alleged violations was fired Monday, according to her attorney.Jennifer Moschetti, a senior investigator in the Office of the State Inspector General, was terminated weeks after she filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state’s inspector general, Michael Westfall, claiming misconduct in the state’s parole board investigation....…Posted: Mar 22, 2021 / 07:10 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2021 / 09:34 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — who played a key role in the probe into complaints brought against the Virginia Parole Board and hoped to be granted whistleblower protection status after reporting alleged violations was fired Monday, according to her attorney.Jennifer Moschetti, a senior investigator in the Office of the State Inspector General, was terminated weeks after she filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state’s inspector general, Michael Westfall, claiming misconduct in the state’s parole board investigation....WW…

Posted: Feb 27, 2021 / 11:30 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 31, 2021 / 02:46 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The Virginia General Assembly voted to pass legislation Saturday that calls for the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales to begin in 2024, but one key Democrat stressed that the approved bill was just a step in a long process.The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, both under Democratic control, adopted conference reports after hours of debate and private discussion over the legislation.Even without full support from Democrats, the Virginia House to approve the compromise...…Posted: Feb 27, 2021 / 11:30 AM ESTUpdated: Mar 31, 2021 / 02:46 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The Virginia General Assembly voted to pass legislation Saturday that calls for the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales to begin in 2024, but one key Democrat stressed that the approved bill was just a step in a long process.The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, both under Democratic control, adopted conference reports after hours of debate and private discussion over the legislation.Even without full support from Democrats, the Virginia House to approve the compromise...WW…

Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 02:11 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 19, 2021 / 02:23 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) hopes to get Virginia’s minimum wage up to $15 per hour two years ahead of schedule, as part of his reelection campaign that centers on strengthening the commonwealth’s workforce.McAuliffe’s proposal calls for employers to provide paid sick days and family medical leave statewide, using federal money to pay co-payments for child care for families who need assistance and initiatives to close pay gaps.“And women, and women of color, are but particularly hurt...…Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 02:11 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 19, 2021 / 02:23 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) hopes to get Virginia’s minimum wage up to $15 per hour two years ahead of schedule, as part of his reelection campaign that centers on strengthening the commonwealth’s workforce.McAuliffe’s proposal calls for employers to provide paid sick days and family medical leave statewide, using federal money to pay co-payments for child care for families who need assistance and initiatives to close pay gaps.“And women, and women of color, are but particularly hurt...WW…

Posted: Feb 17, 2021 / 12:12 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 17, 2021 / 11:14 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Votes in the General Assembly on Tuesday ensure that Virginia will legalize marijuana. While retail sales are slated to begin in 2024, lawmakers must still hash out key details within the legislation and settle on whether to make possession legal by July 1.The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, both under Democratic control, passed legislation on Feb. 5 to legalize use and possession for those 21 years and older. After passing their own measures on crossover day, the chambers took up each...…Posted: Feb 17, 2021 / 12:12 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 17, 2021 / 11:14 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Votes in the General Assembly on Tuesday ensure that Virginia will legalize marijuana. While retail sales are slated to begin in 2024, lawmakers must still hash out key details within the legislation and settle on whether to make possession legal by July 1.The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, both under Democratic control, passed legislation on Feb. 5 to legalize use and possession for those 21 years and older. After passing their own measures on crossover day, the chambers took up each...WW…

Posted: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginians who believe they may not be safe with having a witness present while for the June primary will not be compelled to, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced Tuesday.U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon to allow voters not to have a witness sign the absentee ballot before returning it for the primary on June 23. Virginia law requires any voter sending an absentee ballot through the mail to have a witness present when opening the envelope and have them sign it before mailing it...…Posted: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginians who believe they may not be safe with having a witness present while for the June primary will not be compelled to, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced Tuesday.U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon to allow voters not to have a witness sign the absentee ballot before returning it for the primary on June 23. Virginia law requires any voter sending an absentee ballot through the mail to have a witness present when opening the envelope and have them sign it before mailing it...WW…