Virginia Department of Transportation says it will have all of its resources on-hand for tomorrow’s powerful storm, expected to bring extreme snow accumulations and blizzard-like conditions to northern Virginia. Crews pre-treating today; Make plans now to stay home Friday and Saturday.

Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency at 8 a.m. today, Jan. 21, an action that authorizes state agencies to assist local governments in responding to a major winter storm that is expected to impact the Commonwealth through Sunday.

Low ground temperatures overnight mean that even treated roads have refrozen, according to VDOT. Drivers should delay commutes and use extreme caution on roads. About 500 trucks worked through the night to clear extremely treacherous conditions. Crews will remain on duty through the morning rush hour to continually treat slick roads.

As the first of two forecasted snowstorms makes its way across Virginia Wednesday, residents are encouraged to plan ahead, be prepared and avoid unnecessary travel. Virginia State Police will have all available troopers and supervisors working in advance of and the duration of the storms as they make their way across and into the Commonwealth.

Northern Virginia drivers are asked to use caution and to be aware of possible slick spots on their afternoon commute today. Pavement temperatures are expected to drop below freezing after 4 p.m., with frigid conditions continuing overnight.

New technology software system will allow the public and all interested individuals to sign up for e-mail notifications for committee meetings. The House has also created a Twitter account for each committee and many subcommittees to allow the public to follow committee meetings from their computer, tablet, or smartphone.

The 27-member Commission on Parole Review has delivered its report and 23 recommendations to Gov. Terry McAuliffe. The commission was appointed to examine the 20-year-old policy that eliminated discretionary parole for persons convicted of felonies in Virginia.

Shawnee Canning Company will double the capacity of its processing operation, will hire five new people and commits to purchase the majority of fruit needs from Virginia farmers