Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to create a new tax on your Netflix subscription.

Michael Pope reports some analysts say it just makes sense in our modern economy.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposal this week included some surprises.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in state government and politics.

The fight over access to reproductive health is not just a policy issue.

As Michael Pope points out, it’s also a budget issue.

The word ‘lobbyist’ can have some pretty negative connotations.

But in Virginia, where a part time legislature leaves little time for elected officials to dive deep into complex subjects, they serve an important role.

Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is entering the last half of his time in office by unveiling a budget proposal aimed at cutting taxes.

Michael Pope reports.

Virginia Democrats got a first look at Governor Glenn Youngkin’s budget Wednesday morning.  But they’re already expressing concerns.

Brad Kutner has more from Richmond. 

A theater professor at Radford University recently launched a podcast, called Staying Me, While Being You. It’s about mental health, specifically for actors and theater students. But the lessons are universal. 

A recent episode features a Radford graduate, who says being true to herself was important for her mental health.

Roxy Todd reports.

Legal services can cost hundreds of dollars per hour, but courts are supposed to assign lower-income defendants a lawyer at no charge.  At least that’s what you might think. 

In fact, a new study from the Legal Aid Justice Center shows poor people are being billed for a public defender.

Sandy Hausman has that story.

There are many ways we celebrate during the holidays, and shopping for gifts and food is on most people’s to-do lists.

It can be a whirlwind to pack it all in. A sustainability expert says it’s worth considering what all this abundance of buying does to our air and water?

Roxy Todd got some tips on how we can keep the holiday spirit and be gentler on the planet.

The governor is hoping his proposals for a big arena development and his upcoming budget will be slam dunks.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

There will be a lot of new faces in new General Assembly session.  But some familiar characters are staying put.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

A multi-state, bipartisan effort is in the works to bring more seasonal workers from other countries to process seafood.

Pamela D’Angelo has more on how that will impact Virginia.

2023 is drawing to a close and a lot of political eyes are already looking ahead to 2024.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.