Archive for February, 2023
“Second Look” bill gets through Virginia Senate
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 6, 2023
The House of Delegates is now considering a bill that allows courts to modify prison sentences allowing for early release.
Michael Pope reports it passed the State Senate Monday.
Virginia Senate approves bill targeting Chinese ownership of farmland
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 6, 2023
The Chinese spy balloon may have been shot down over the weekend.
But it’s still hovering in the minds of lawmakers in Richmond. Michael Pope explains why.
New study shows trains could produce electricity
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 6, 2023
A new study shows that trains could be tapped as a potential source of electricity.
Roxy Todd explains.
Va. News: Trouble on the courts
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 6, 2023
Pickleball was once seen as an easygoing exercise opportunity for seniors but it’s gotten a little too loud for some people. And a Virginia high school basketball team had its season canceled after a coach took to the court.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
A bill protecting bus drivers advances to the Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2023
Mandatory minimum sentences have been controversial for years, and Democrats have tried to give judges more autonomy to make decisions about individual cases. But Michael Pope reports there’s at least one area where Democrats want mandatory minimum sentences.
Pope & Schapiro: Education miscalculation, crossover day and utility regulation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2023
News of an accounting error shortchanging Virginia’s public schools sent shockwaves through Richmond this week.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss and the week that was in politics and state government.
State lawmakers say Virginia needs a unified approach to gambling regulation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2023
Recent years have seen an explosion of legal gambling options in Virginia. And, as Michael Pope tells us, lawmakers are now talking about creating a gambling commission to oversee the industry.
New report: Many Virginians are moving to other states and rural communities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2023
The University of Virginia is out with another analysis of the state’s population – nearly 8.7 million people. As Sandy Hausman reports, many of them are leaving expensive, congested areas like northern Virginia and Hampton Roads for other states or for rural communities.
Virginia abortion-rights opponents march for the first time post-Roe
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2023
Thousands of people standing in opposition to abortion rights gathered at the Capitol today. Michael Pope reports.
State lawmakers are scrambling to balance the budget following education accounting error
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2023
Senior members of the money committees and the House and Senate are working to fix a budgeting mistake that has lawmakers scrambling to balance the books. Michael Pope has the latest.
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