Ralph Northam

Plaintiff Eric J. Bonetti Files Request for Police Records Under New Virginia Law

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Retired attorney Eric J. Bonetti may be one of the first people in Virginia to seek previously confidential police investigative reports under a new state law that takes effect July 1.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Retired attorney Eric J. Bonetti may be one of the first people in Virginia to seek previously confidential police investigative reports under a new state law that takes effect July 1.
  • The legislation, recently signed by state Governor Ralph Northam, has long been sought by groups advocating increased transparency and accountability in law enforcement, and provides access to closed investigative files, subject to several exceptions.
  • Bonetti previously requested the records from the City of Alexandria via the state Freedom of Information Act, only to have the city withhold more than 100 pages of materials.
  • The request also asks for detailed information relating to allegations Bonetti raised about possible corruption within the City of Alexandria police department's internal affairs unit.

Ballad Health and STRONG Accountable Care Community partner with Unite Us to launch coordinated care network for the Appalachian Highlands

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballad Health and the regions STRONG Accountable Care Community (STRONG ACC) are unveiling a new partnership and coordinated care network that will enhance community members health and well-being even outside of hospital walls.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballad Health and the regions STRONG Accountable Care Community (STRONG ACC) are unveiling a new partnership and coordinated care network that will enhance community members health and well-being even outside of hospital walls.
  • At a news conference on Thursday, June 10, Ballad Health and the STRONG ACC announced their partnership with Unite Us, joining both the Unite Tennessee and Unite Virginia networks, serving partners in the Appalachian Highlands.
  • Ralph Northam announced the formation of Unite Virginia, a $10 million effort to expand the Unite Us network across the Commonwealth.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Ballad Health and the regions STRONG Accountable Care Community, said Mallory Hill, Appalachian Region community engagement manager for Unite Us.

Beanstalk, an Innovative Indoor Vertical Farm Startup, to Expand Production in Fairfax County and Grow by 29 Jobs

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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Ralph Northam announced today that Beanstalk, an indoor vertical farming startup, will create 29 new jobs and invest more than $2 million to expand production and relocate within Fairfax County.

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  • Ralph Northam announced today that Beanstalk, an indoor vertical farming startup, will create 29 new jobs and invest more than $2 million to expand production and relocate within Fairfax County.
  • As a hub for innovation of all kinds, Fairfax County is an ideal location for Beanstalks innovative indoor farm facility, said Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) President and CEO Victor Hoskins.
  • We are always looking for innovative investments to move our economy forward in Fairfax County, said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

The Newly-Formed Green Business Alliance Announces Bold Climate Goal

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'The Community Climate Collaborative (C3) announced the launch of a newly-formed alliance of sixteen Virginia-based businesses and nonprofits to address climate change and ready our economy for a clean energy future.

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  • b'The Community Climate Collaborative (C3) announced the launch of a newly-formed alliance of sixteen Virginia-based businesses and nonprofits to address climate change and ready our economy for a clean energy future.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe launch of the GBA demonstrates that small and medium-size businesses can embrace climate leadership and take action in support of local, state, and national goals.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cVirginia-based businesses are an essential part of our economy and our communities, and they will also be essential partners in reaching our climate goals,\xe2\x80\x9d said Governor Ralph Northam.
  • Business leaders in our community have a strong sense of environmental responsibility, and it is a privilege to collaborate with them.
  • We feel like joining the GBA is the right thing to do for our company, our community, and our environment.

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Athenex, Inc. (ATNX) on Behalf of Investors

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Athenex, Inc. (Athenex or the Company) (NASDAQ: ATNX ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of federal securities laws.

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  • Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Athenex, Inc. (Athenex or the Company) (NASDAQ: ATNX ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • Its main product candidate is an oral paclitaxel and encequidar for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
  • On this news, the Companys stock price fell $6.64, or 55%, to close at $5.46 per share on March 1, 2021, thereby injuring investors.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Statement on Passage of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Statement by Future of Privacy Forum CEO Jules Polonetsky regarding the approval of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act:

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  • Statement by Future of Privacy Forum CEO Jules Polonetsky regarding the approval of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act:

    Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), making Virginia the second state, following California, to establish baseline legal protections for consumer privacy a significant milestone in the United States.

  • The law will be the first in the country to require companies to obtainaffirmativeopt-in consent for processingsensitive data, such as health information, race, ethnicity,precise geolocation,and other sensitive categories, andthe first to mandateformalData Protection Assessments.
  • It also provides for consumer rights of access, deletion, correction, portability, and opt-outs for profiling, targeted advertising, and sale.
  • FPFs analysis of the Virginia law and comparison to other jurisdictions is availablehere.

CHESSA Congratulates Judges Hudson & Navarro on their Confirmation to the SCC

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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The VCEA increases the accessibility of solar energy for residential customers by expanding distributed generation and prioritizes the needs of low-income individuals and communities of color.

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  • The VCEA increases the accessibility of solar energy for residential customers by expanding distributed generation and prioritizes the needs of low-income individuals and communities of color.
  • Attaining the goals of the VCEA is dependent upon proactive, transparent, and efficient regulatory policy.
  • Judge Navarro joins the SCC after serving as Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade under Governor Ralph Northam.
  • As a lead negotiator on the VCEA itself, Judge Navarro's unique insight will aid in the materialization of this ambitious policy.

More than a Dozen Unions and Associations Representing 48,000+ Educators Unite in National Day of Resistance

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a national day of action, the leaders of more than a dozen unions and associations representing more than 48,000 public school teachers and educators across multiple school districts in the greater Washington, DC region united together behind the demand for a shared set of reopening standards to protect students.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a national day of action, the leaders of more than a dozen unions and associations representing more than 48,000 public school teachers and educators across multiple school districts in the greater Washington, DC region united together behind the demand for a shared set of reopening standards to protect students.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted the lives of our Black and brown, poverty stricken, and special needs students in our communities who were already facing structural disadvantages within the educational system," said Theresa Mitchell Dudley, president of PGCEA.
  • Parents and families across the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area have endured significant uncertainty over the return to in-person instruction, with a lack of coordination among political leaders leading to further confusion.
  • Educators called for Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to coordinate across school district boundaries going forward for a single, cohesive plan on reopening schools in the region for remote and in-person instruction.

Odgers Berndtson Recruits Stephen Edwards as Next Leader of the Virginia Port Authority

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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"I am delighted to be joining the Virginia Port Authority team in January," Edwards said.

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  • "I am delighted to be joining the Virginia Port Authority team in January," Edwards said.
  • Ralph S. Northam, "Virginia is proud of its 21st century port which drives economic investment and job creation.
  • For more than 50 years, Odgers Berndtson has delivered executive search, leadership assessment, and development strategies to the world's biggest and best organizations.
  • Odgers Berndtson currently has U.S. offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Washington DC.

VCHR opposes excessive Virginia subsidies to Energix Renewable Resources, Ltd.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Coalition for Human Rights (VCHR) opposes Governor Ralph Northam's excessive subsidies to and government support for Energix Renewable Resources, Ltd. of Israel.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Coalition for Human Rights (VCHR) opposes Governor Ralph Northam's excessive subsidies to and government support for Energix Renewable Resources, Ltd. of Israel.
  • But the company's troubling links to corrupt deals inside Virginia and its overseas record of marginalizing local communities can no longer be ignored.
  • In 2020, Energix received $2-$5 million in CARES-Act PPP loans -- one-third of all the PPP forgivable loans in the $350,000-and-above category given to Virginia solar companies.
  • VCHR calls on all Virginia state, county, and municipal government officials to stop subsidizing Energix and provide greater support to upstanding Virginia and U.S. solar energy companies.