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News Articles: Gov. Ralph Northam

A statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson stands behind cannons at the entrance to the barracks at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. Superintendent J.H. Binford Peay III resigned Monday amid allegations that the school's culture was hostile to Black cadets.

VMI Superintendent Steps Down Amid Allegations Of 'Structural Racism'

Superintendent J.H. Binford Peay III resigned on Monday amid allegations that the school's culture was hostile to Black cadets. The state is now investigating "structural racism" at VMI.

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By:
  • Matthew S. Schwartz
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was mentioned as a potential target for kidnapping when a group met to discuss plots to punish governors for their response to the coronavirus, the FBI says. Northam is seen here at a news conference in June in Richmond.

Men In Alleged Kidnapping Plot Also Considered Targeting Virginia Governor, FBI Says

Special Agent Richard Trask revealed the Virginia connection for the first time on Tuesday, testifying in a federal court in Michigan.

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By:
  • Bill Chappell and
  • Ryan Lucas
In a statement, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said the court's decision "is a critical step towards keeping families safely in their homes."

Virginia Supreme Court Grants Temporary Moratorium on Evictions

In a 4-3 decision Friday, the state's high court granted a request by Gov. Ralph Northam to allow a pause to eviction proceedings. The decision halts evictions through Sept. 7.

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By:
  • Jason Slotkin
The sign for J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, Va., named after the slaveholding Confederate general, photographed in 2017. The name was changed to Justice High School two years ago.

Virginia Governor Calls For Renaming Schools That Honor Confederate Leaders

Gov. Ralph Northam wrote a letter to school boards across the state saying he wants to change the names that have a "traumatizing impact on students, families, teachers and staff of all backgrounds."

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By:
  • Scott Neuman