Was Mark Herring move best for Virginia Democrats in 2017?

Chris Graham

The reaction to the announcement from Mark Herring this week that the sitting attorney general plans to run for re-election was met with excitement and relief by fellow Virginia Democrats, who feel the move will forestall a bloodbath between Herring and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam for the 2017 gubernatorial nomination.

AG Herring, CFPB Director Cordray launch guides for financial caregivers in Virginia

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Attorney General Mark Herring joined Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), for the launch of the CFPB’s first state-specific financial caregivers’ guides to help educate caregivers on the process of managing someone else’s money in Virginia.

Series to help build relationships between law enforcement, communities

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Attorney General Mark Herring announced this summer’s “Virginia Rules” camps, a series of summer day camps that will provide opportunities for young people to build positive relationships with law enforcement officers within their community, have outdoor camp-style experiences, and learn about Virginia law.

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In wake of OPM hack, Herring urges vigilance by federal employees

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Attorney General Mark Herring has urged current and former federal employees in Virginia and those who have undergone federal background checks to pay close attention to their financial accounts and credit scores after the federal Office of Personnel Management announced that approximately 22 million personal records may have been compromised during a cyber-attack.