Governor Speeds Up Rights Restoration Process for Thousands
Dell Denise Williams was surprised to learn that the governor would be personally taking action to restore her civil rights. She joined him at the press conference alongside other returning citizens. (Photo: Whittney Evans/VPM News)
Governor Ralph Northam has taken action to fast track voting rights restoration for tens of thousands of Virginia residents with prior felony convictions.
Northam made the announcement Tuesday at Offender Aid and Restoration, a non-profit that provides support to returning citizens.
“If we want people to return to their communities and participate in society, we need to welcome them back fully,” he said. “It’s wrong to keep punishing people forever.”
One inmate hospitalized in COVID-19 outbreak at FCCW
One inmate hospitalized in COVID-19 outbreak at FCCW By Riley Wyant | February 1, 2021 at 7:40 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 8:02 PM
FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A coronavirus outbreak at Fluvannaâs Correctional Center for Women is lingering.
The Virginia Department of Corrections reports 146 active inmate cases and 11 staff cases. One inmate is now in the hospital.
The DOC spokesperson says the facility offered 295 inmates the vaccine last week. 213 inmates accepted it, which leaves hundreds more waiting for the shot.
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