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

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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

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Monday, November 2, 2020

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

Key Points: 
  • "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.

AAPA Applauds VA Governor Northam for Amending EO 57, Maximizing PAs in COVID-19 Response

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Friday, April 24, 2020

In most states, PAs are required to have a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician in order to practice.

Key Points: 
  • In most states, PAs are required to have a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician in order to practice.
  • This unnecessarily complicates where and how PAs can practice during a disaster or emergency and most especially during a crisis like a pandemic.
  • We thank Governor Northam for realizing that PAs should have been included in Executive Order 57 and acting swiftly to correct this oversight.
  • The Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants (VAPA) also thanks the governor for amending the executive order.

Virginia First State to Adopt Digital Licensing Through Partnership with Merit

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Electronic credentials will help cut red tape and modernize what is currently an antiquated system, said Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.

Key Points: 
  • Electronic credentials will help cut red tape and modernize what is currently an antiquated system, said Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
  • On April 25, Merit and DPOR signed a memorandum of understanding for Merit to provide an electronic credentialing platform in support of DPOR.
  • This partnership between Virginia and Merit will empower workers to track and maintain their licenses as part of a networked economy of credentialed professionals.
  • A further benefit to the Commonwealth, the partnership will come at no cost to Virginia or those being issued digital licenses.

SNMA Releases Statement on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam EVMS Class of 1984 Yearbook Photo

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Monday, February 4, 2019

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is certain that you are aware of the current controversy surrounding the photograph that surfaced from the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Class of 1984 student yearbook involving Virginia Governor Dr. Ralph Northam, a pediatrician.

Key Points: 
  • The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is certain that you are aware of the current controversy surrounding the photograph that surfaced from the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Class of 1984 student yearbook involving Virginia Governor Dr. Ralph Northam, a pediatrician.
  • This situation and his initial comments caused a media frenzy and heightened scrutiny of the physician and now Governor of the State of Virginia.
  • Richard V. Homan, President of EVMS has released a statement addressing this photo that is clearly racist.
  • Therefore, the Student National Medical Association demands that Governor Ralph Northam, MD must resign from his position immediately.

American Evolution And Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Call On Public To Commemorate 400th Anniversary Of 1619 Events

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Governor Northam provided welcome remarks to the crowd, including Virginia students and commemoration partners, elected officials, and Virginians from across the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • Governor Northam provided welcome remarks to the crowd, including Virginia students and commemoration partners, elected officials, and Virginians from across the Commonwealth.
  • Governor Northam also signed a proclamation recognizing the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution.
  • "American Evolution will share authentic and inclusive stories of the untold, or under-told history that is Virginia.
  • 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of pivotal 1619 Virginia events that forever changed the trajectory of Virginia and America's history.

Governor Northam Launches First Real-World Testing of Innovative, In-Car Alcohol Detection Technology to Save Lives

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Monday, September 10, 2018

"Virginia's leadership in both public safety and technological innovation makes us a natural partner to help deploy and implement this lifesaving technology," said Governor Ralph Northam.

Key Points: 
  • "Virginia's leadership in both public safety and technological innovation makes us a natural partner to help deploy and implement this lifesaving technology," said Governor Ralph Northam.
  • "The Driven to Protect initiative will help combat drunk driving through innovative vehicle-based solutions that complement existing, tried-and-true traffic safety initiatives to save lives."
  • The alcohol detection system works by measuring the alcohol (ethanol) level present in a driver's naturally exhaled breath.
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    SOURCE Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam; Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program (DADSS)