Tag: Executive Order
Governor McAuliffe signs environmental literacy executive order
Governor McAuliffe today signed an executive order establishing the Virginia Environmental Literacy Challenge.
Governor McAuliffe signs executive order to Ban the Box on Virginia state employment applications
At a press conference today at Goodwill Industries in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an Executive Order reforming state hiring practices by removing questions regarding criminal history from employment applications.
Governor McAuliffe signs Executive Order 36, creating Virginia’s first Green Community Program
Governor McAuliffe today signed Executive Order 36, authorizing the creation of Virginia’s first Green Community Program.
McAuliffe signs executive order protecting Virginia’s coastal resources
Governor Terry McAuliffe on Tuesday signed an Executive Order continuing the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
Terry McAuliffe: Disturbing report in Rolling Stone on campus violence at UVA
I was deeply disturbed to read about the sexual assault allegations outlined in Rolling Stone magazine. Sexual violence is a nationwide problem, and it is critical that our schools acknowledge that this is a pervasive issue and take bold action to end it.
Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse holds first meeting
The Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse met Wednesday to recommend steps to address a growing epidemic of prescription opioid and heroin abuse in Virginia.
McAuliffe signs executive order strengthening Virginia housing policy
While speaking today at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference, Governor Terry McAuliffe issued Executive Order 32 to advance critical components of Virginia’s housing policy agenda.
McAuliffe signs executive order on reducing energy consumption in Virginia government
Today at an award ceremony honoring the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) energy efficiency efforts at the DMV Headquarters building in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 31 to reduce energy consumption in state government.
McAuliffe signs executive order directing state agencies to comply with same sex marriage ruling
Today Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order #30, directing all Virginia state agencies, authorities, commissions and other entities to make the necessary policy changes to comply with yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Leaders applaud McAuliffe efforts to curtail prescription drug, heroin abuse in Virginia
Governor Terry McAuliffe on Friday signed Executive Order 29 establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse.
McAuliffe establishes Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse
Governor Terry McAuliffe today signed Executive Order 29 establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse.
McAuliffe announces members of the Commonwealth Council on Childhood Success
On August 11, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 22, establishing the Commonwealth Council on Childhood Success.
Northam attends Climate Change and Resiliency Update Commission meeting
Today Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam attended the inaugural meeting of the Climate Change and Resiliency Update Commission.
McAuliffe announces Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program reaches major milestone
Today, at the second annual Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Summit, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Department of Veterans Services’ Virginia Values Veterans Program (V3) has certified 213 Virginia employers at the completion of its second year.
Virginia launches effort to address sexual violence on college campuses
Governor Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring today announced a comprehensive effort to address sexual violence on college campuses.
McAuliffe creates payroll fraud task force
Governor Terry McAuliffe has signed Executive Order 24 establishing an interagency task force on worker misclassification and payroll fraud.
McAuliffe announces creation of Children’s Cabinet and the Commonwealth Council on Childhood Success
Governor Terry McAuliffe today signed an Executive Order creating a cabinet solely dedicated to the education, health, safety, and welfare of Virginia’s children and youth.
McAuliffe executive order expands opportunities for SWAMs
Governor McAuliffe visited Astyra Corporation in Richmond today to sign Executive Order 20: Advancing Equity for Small, Women, and Minority Owned Businesses.
ACLU supports President Obama’s non-discrimination executive order
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia today expressed strong support for President Obama’s decision to amend existing federal Executive Orders to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity by federal contractors and the federal government.
McAuliffe executive order convenes climate change commission
Governor McAuliffe visited First Landing State Park on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach to sign Executive Order 19, convening the Governor’s Climate Change and Resiliency Update Commission.
McAuliffe kicks off meeting of the Virginia Cyber Security Commission
Governor McAuliffe kicked off the inaugural meeting of the Virginia Cyber Security Commission, a group established by executive order which will bring public and private sector experts together to make recommendations on how to make Virginia a leader in cyber security
McAuliffe signs executive order to create Virginia Energy Council
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order #16 today establishing the Virginia Energy Council, which will assist in the development and implementation of a cohesive, comprehensive, and aggressive energy strategy for Virginia.
Kaine joins Senate effort to push career, technical education
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to establish a Presidential Career and Technical Scholars Award program.
McAuliffe names members of Cyber Security Commission
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the members of the Virginia Cyber Security Commission, a group established by executive order which will bring public and private sector experts together to make recommendations on how to make Virginia a leader in cyber security.
Gov. McAuliffe signs executive order extending mental health task force
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order #12 yesterday, which continues the Governor’s Task Force on Improving Mental Health Services and Crisis Response.
Ken Plum: Gov. McAuliffe sets the stage
Last week I heard the 35th State of the Commonwealth speech since I have been a member of the House of Delegates. I think Governor Terry McAuliffe made the best of any of the speeches I have heard over my career in the legislature.
Bob Marshall: Gov. McAuliffe’s Executive Order No. 1 ‘lawless’
Gov. Terry McAuliffe has no legal or constitutional authority to add protected classes of state employees to the Virginia Human Rights Law, according to Republican Del. Bob Marshall, who is terming McAuliffe’s Executive Order Number One “completely lawless!.”
McAuliffe signs executive order establishing gift limit for administration officials, Executive Branch Ethics Commission
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order Number 2 on Saturday, establishing a $100 gift limit on himself, his family, members of the executive branch and their families.
Gov. McAuliffe signs Executive Order No. 1 prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order Number 1 at the Capitol of Virginia on Saturday, which prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in Virginia state government.
McDonnell announces task force on mental health services
Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced the membership for the newly-created Task Force on Improving Mental Health Services and Crisis Response. The membership includes leaders in the mental health field, law enforcement communities, the judicial system, private hospitals, and individuals receiving mental health services and their families.
