Governor of Virginia Bill Adding Civil Penalty for Emergency Order Violations Passes State Senate By Michael Pope • Sep 4, 2020 CDC What happens if someone violates the governor’s executive order on the pandemic? Roanoke Honors Former Governor Who Put Principle Over Party By David Seidel • Oct 16, 2017 David Seidel Roanoke dedicated a downtown plaza to former governor Linwood Holton Monday. While his ties to Roanoke are a source of pride, Holton’s track record of principle got the biggest praise. State Republicans Look to Limit Governor's Power By Michael Pope • Feb 10, 2017 Steve Helber / AP Republicans in Richmond are trying to crack down on what they call regulation gone wild.