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Get StartedTerry will also continue to address disparities in women’s health care coverage, ensuring access to quality prenatal care to improve outcomes and address maternal mortality, which disproportionately impacts Black and Brown mothers. Learn more
Protect Black LGBTQ+ Virginians by improving identification, reporting and enforcement of hate crimes. Learn more
Advance civil rights by enshrining the automatic restoration of voting rights in our constitution and creating more opportunities for Black communities to vote. Learn more
Leverage data collection to better support LGBTQ+ communities and effectively direct resources to end disparities. Learn more
Repeal Virginia’s “conscience clause” to open up foster care and adoption to LGBTQ+ people, and pass an anti-bullying law to protect LGBTQ+ youth. Learn more
Address housing instability with permanent supportive housing and invest in inclusive shelters that meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more
Rebuild trust between communities and law enforcement by improving transparency and accountability, investing in community policing initiatives and body-worn camera programs, and supporting accreditation for local agencies. Learn more
Address racial health disparities by lowering premiums, promoting health literacy, diversifying the health care workforce, and combating maternal mortality. Learn more
Improve identification and enforcement of hate crimes. Learn more
Rebuild trust between communities and public safety agencies by increasing accountability for and transparency of serious misconduct. Learn more
As the next governor of Virginia, Terry will continue to take bold action and work with the diverse stakeholders in this complex system to create necessary change. With equity at the forefront, he will fight to achieve justice in sentencing, focus on rehabilitation and addressing the root causes of criminal behavior and recidivism instead of punishment, offer second chances, rebuild trust between law-enforcement agencies and communities, continue to combat the opioid addiction epidemic, and solidify the transformation of our juvenile justice system. Learn more
Equitably implement marijuana legalization, reinvesting revenues back into communities that have been impacted the most and ensuring equitable ownership opportunities in the new industry. Learn more
Eliminate barriers and regulations that make it harder for businesses to get started and thrive. Learn more
Create a seamless 5-year pathway from K-12 to career, and expand work-based learning opportunities for students. Learn more
Create a cabinet-level advisory to develop and implement a statewide strategic plan to support and grow entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Learn more
Securing full funding for the Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Cost-Share Program to ensure the Commonwealth meets our goals for conservation and the environment while supporting our farmers. Learn more
Support backbone organizations that drive entrepreneurship and improve access to capital with new state, local and private investments. Learn more
Building a highly specialized agriculture and forestry workforce through partnerships with institutions of higher education and community colleges. Learn more
Pilot Virginia’s first-ever intentional economic development hub, deploying high-impact investments in a span of neighboring rural jurisdictions to drive sustainable economic growth. Learn more
Growing domestic markets and international trade opportunities for Virginia products and establishing Virginia as a major supplier of specialty crops, particularly specialty grains used in craft beverage production. Learn more
Opening up new markets for farmers by attracting state-of-the-art meat and dairy processing facilities, along with new sawmills and a cross laminated timber manufacturer. Learn more
Rebuild small businesses, particularly Black and Brown-owned businesses that have closed at disproportionate rates. Learn more
Increasing investments for the AFID fund that helps to attract and expand agriculture and forestry businesses in the Commonwealth. Learn more
As Virginia’s next Governor, Terry will prioritize rural economic development and lift up every community. Learn more
That includes building on Governor Northam’s efforts and investing substantially in broadband infrastructure and access, getting 387,000 households in need online. Terry will also partner with the business sector to create virtual internships and apprenticeships because there is no reason that a student in Bristol or on the Eastern Shore can’t partner with a business in Northern Virginia or Hampton Roads. Learn more
Promote career readiness with investments in Career and Technical Education and building internships and apprenticeships into curricula. Learn more
Integrate STEM-H and computer science principles and skills into all subjects and grade levels in K-12 schools. Learn more
Address modern-day segregation in schools and create an Education Equity and Innovation Commission, Fund, and a school integration officer. Learn more
Strengthen community colleges and associate degree programs by funding advisors and support services, increasing short-term immersion programs and stacking credentials, and establishing Career and Technical Education certificate programs for educators. Learn more
Equip educators with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and teach these principles, and foster inclusive learning environments. Learn more
Terry will achieve this through targeted investments in workforce training and development, partnering with businesses and our educational institutions to re-skill and retrain Virginians, and reimagining our K12 education system so that every child has access to a world-class education and is workforce ready upon graduation. Learn more
Create strong partnerships between institutions of higher education, backbone organizations, entrepreneurs, and investors to coordinate research and development that will solve our Commonwealth’s toughest challenges. Learn more
In order to ensure institutions of higher education can be more responsive to workforce needs, Terry will build capacity at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to more quickly approve programs and get students into high-demand education pipelines like nursing, teaching and more. Learn more
Pay educators what they deserve and raise teacher pay above the national average for the first time in Virginia’s history. Learn more
Streamline financial aid to better address student needs and expand programs that ensure that students are able to benefit from higher education. Learn more
Support farmers by investing in smart farming technologies, increasing access to educational opportunities and establishing rural Virginia as a major supplier of specialty crops. Learn more
Get every student online by making a $75 million per year investment in broadband to expand access and lower monthly costs. Learn more
Cultivate public-private partnerships to advance STEM-H and computer science literacy, build the workforce of the future, and attract high-paying jobs to every corner of the Commonwealth. Learn more
Promote affordability and flexibility in higher education, making it easier for students to make the transitions to higher education, between institutions, and from education to the workforce. Learn more
Make Virginia the best state in the nation for STEM-H and computer science education by integrating these skills and principles across grade levels and subject areas. Learn more
Build new, affordable pathways into the workforce that reduce burdens placed on students and allow students to choose the option that best fits their needs. Learn more
Ensure the more than 41,000 3 and 4-year-olds in need get access to pre-k. Learn more
Allocate permanent funding for programs that provide Virginians with access to legal support, rent relief, and eviction prevention and diversion programs. Learn more
As the next Governor of Virginia, Terry will champion bold initiatives to reimagine our K12 education system by delivering the largest education investment in the history of Virginia. Learn more
Terry’s plan will eliminate achievement gaps before they begin, get every Virginia student online, and finally give our educators and schools the resources they desperately need. The time is now to position the Commonwealth to achieve educational equity for every student in every community. Learn more
Reduce energy consumption by investing dramatically in energy efficiency. Learn more
Restructure Virginia’s regulatory system to protect consumers and incentivize the transition to 100% clean energy. Learn more
Equitably improve access to clean public transportation, electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure. Learn more
Accelerate Virginia’s path to 100% clean energy by 2035 and ensure a just transition that protects communities that have been impacted the most. Learn more
Expand clean energy jobs and build the workforce needed to supply the clean economy with highly-qualified, skilled workers. Learn more
Terry believes all Virginians deserve to live in a safe environment, and one that is free from environmental contaminants and hazards. They also deserve equitable access to clean energy technologies that will power our futures. Learn more
As Virginia’s next Governor, Terry will champion bold and progressive initiatives that will protect our environment, allow Virginia to achieve its 100% Clean Energy Standard, decarbonize the transportation sector and lift up historically disadvantaged communities that have been impacted the most. Learn more
Moving Virginia to 100% Clean Energy by 2035 to Create Good Jobs, Strengthen Climate Resilience & Fight Inequities. Learn more
Promote second chances by expanding access to parole, reforming outdated expungement laws and creating an Office for Returning Citizens. Learn more
Work with the Democratic legislature to pass a second resolution and Virginia voters to secure approval for a constitutional amendment enshrining the automatic restoration of rights in Virginia’s constitution. Learn more
Strengthen Virginia’s new background check law to include all firearm transfers. Learn more
Prohibit open carry of firearms in certain public spaces and give localities the flexibility to ban open carry more broadly when there are credible public safety threats. Learn more
Create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention to identify and coordinate solutions to gun violence across state agencies. Learn more
Disarm hate by preventing people who have committed hate crimes from owning firearms. Learn more
Ban the sale of assault weapons, and get high-capacity magazines, and “ghost guns” off our streets. Learn more
As Governor, Terry will continue to fight for common sense solutions to preventing gun violence and will create and fund innovative solutions to address the daily gun violence in our communities. Learn more
Establish an interagency Food Security Council to address food insecurity issues holistically in a data- driven manner. Learn more
Hold Big Pharma accountable when they engage in predatory practices or impose unjustifiable price hikes. Learn more
Allocate permanent funding for programs that provide Virginians with access to legal support, rent relief, and eviction prevention and diversion programs. Learn more
Pass a Prescription Drug Price Sunlight Law and open up the black box of prescription drug pricing. Learn more
Require health care and public safety professionals to receive cultural competency training and establish a statewide social determinants of health coordinator. Learn more
Leverage every federal dollar available to expand participation in federal child nutrition programs. Learn more
Increase funding for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Learn more
Terry will also continue to address disparities in women’s health care coverage, ensuring access to quality prenatal care to improve outcomes and address maternal mortality, which disproportionately impacts Black and Brown mothers. Learn more
Lower prescription drug costs by passing a Prescription Drug Sunlight Law, setting price limits on certain drugs, and holding big Pharma accountable. Learn more
And he will tackle the pervasive systemic inequities that have disproportionately affected women, including pay inequity, lack of access to paid leave and lack of access to affordable child care. Learn more
Combat maternal mortality rates for Black women by expanding home visiting services, access to quality care, ensuring access to lactation support and mandating mental health screenings. Learn more
Break down health care disparities by investing in federally-qualified health centers and telehealth, providing more basic health services in schools and bringing virtual health clinics to local communities. Learn more
As Virginia’s next Governor, Terry will continue fighting for progressive policies to advance women’s rights and gender equality, particularly in light of a partisan, Republican-majority United States Supreme Court. Learn more
Enshrine Roe v. Wade in Virginia’s constitution and increase access to contraceptive care. Learn more
First and foremost, that means passing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia that permanently enshrines and codifies the protections of Roe v Wade in Virginia law. Learn more
Maximize Virginia’s ability to negotiate for the best drug prices by pooling purchasing power and exploring bulk purchasing options. Learn more
Create a Prescription Drug Accountability Division at the State Corporation Commission and empower them to serve as a watchdog for consumers and set upper price limits for certain drugs. Learn more
As our next Governor, Terry will propose big and bold solutions to make sure every Virginian has access to quality, affordable health care. That means expanding coverage and lowering premiums by working closely with the federal government to create a reinsurance program, standing up a state healthcare exchange, increasing subsidies to help families pay for their health care premiums and working aggressively to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Terry will also fight to address disparities affecting women, children and communities of color. Learn more
Combat the historic effects of redlining by fighting back against discriminatory lending practices and ensuring critical state resources are accessible to Black Virginians. Learn more
Create a Coordinating Council to Reduce Evictions to protect the more than 260,000 families at risk. Learn more
Invest in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund to increase the supply of affordable housing, promote Black and Brown homeownership and prevent homelessness. Learn more
As Governor, Terry will implement bold and innovative strategies that will address the underlying causes of housing instability and homelessness, provide immediate support to individuals at-risk of eviction and dramatically expand the availability of affordable housing. This will require strong public-private partnerships and substantial investments in affordable housing. Learn more
Invest in Virginia’s crumbling school infrastructure. Learn more
Establish rural communities in Virginia as the energy innovation capitals of the East Coast. Learn more
Tackle the digital equity gap by ensuring students have computing devices at home and building a strong foundation of access to knowledge, skills, and resources. Learn more
Guaranteeing universal broadband by 2024, which will promote new technologies that improve efficiency, increase production, and increase profits. Learn more
Deliver universal broadband coverage by the end of Terry’s term. Learn more
Ensure school nutrition departments successfully implement proven distribution models like Breakfast After the Bell, summer meal programs, and At-Risk Afterschool Meals. Learn more
Promote “Virginia Food for Virginia Families” so that Virginians can benefit from the Commonwealth’s incredible agricultural assets. Learn more
Strengthen ‘food as medicine’ programs. Learn more
Impose substantial taxes on companies for unjustified price hikes. Learn more
Build Black wealth by increasing the minimum wage and eliminating racial pay gaps, promoting homeownership, investing in Black businesses, and promoting ownership in the new cannabis industry. Learn more
Raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024, address pay disparities and ensure that every Virginian has access to paid sick, family and medical leave. Learn more
He will also make critical investments in building and training the workforce of the future and ensuring that people of all ages have the skills they need to be successful in the jobs of tomorrow. Learn more
Terry will achieve this through targeted investments in workforce training and development, partnering with businesses and our educational institutions to re-skill and retrain Virginians, and reimagining our K12 education system so that every child has access to a world-class education and is workforce ready upon graduation. Learn more
As Virginia’s next Governor, Terry will continue to build on the strong foundation Governor Northam has laid with bold and decisive actions to keep our communities safe, protect our employees, rebuild our thriving network of small businesses and invest in mental health services to help Virginians recover from this dark time. Learn more
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