Archive for February, 2022
Virginia Republicans want to roll back the state’s 45-day early voting period
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Virginia now has early voting. But lawmakers are divided about how early people should be able to vote. Michael Pope reports.
Senate Democrats could block Wheeler nomination later this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Members of the General Assembly rarely reject a nominee for the governor’s Cabinet. But, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers may be poised to say no to a controversial pick.
Full Disclosure Briefing: Alden Global Capital’s attempted takeover of Lee Enterprises
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 1, 2022
Since November, hedge fund Alden Global Capital has been attempting to buy out Lee Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest newspaper chains. Lee’s properties include The Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Roanoke Times, The News & Advance in Lynchburg and The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, among others.
Lee rejected an initial bid, but Alden Global persists.
Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Morning Edition host Craig Wright have more on that.
Religion references frame House debate on Republican proposal to stop minimum wage increases
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
The minimum wage in Virginia is now $11 an hour. It’s supposed to go up to $12 next year, unless a Republican bill passes. Jahd Khalil has this report from the Capitol.
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