Archive for September, 2024
Residents across Southwest Virginia begin long process of recovery after Helene
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on September 30, 2024
Emergency officials are still assessing the full extent of the damage to southwest Virginia from Helene. Many communities are without water and power, and residents evacuated across seven counties.
Roxy Todd was in several of the impacted communities Monday and brings us this story.
Effort to end single family zoning suffers blow in recent court ruling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 30, 2024
A court ruling in Arlington might have a huge influence in how zoning works across Virginia. Michael Pope explains why.
‘This was a life-or-death situation’ Va. State Police detail daring helicopter rescue
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 30, 2024
A viral video from Virginia State Police released Friday shows two of the agency’s helicopters rescuing flood victims from the roof of an eastern Tennessee hospital. Brad Kutner spoke with VSP and got the first public account of how the daring mission unfolded.
Senator Warner and McConnell join forces to help white oaks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 27, 2024
Senator Mark Warner is working with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on a bill to help preserve hardwood trees in Virginia and Kentucky. As Michael Pope reports, the trees are important for the production of furniture and spirits.
Pope & Schapiro: Presidential polling, the race for mayor in Richmond, and a citizenship test
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 27, 2024
We’re checking in on the crowded and complicated race for mayor in Virginia’s capitol city as well as the latest round of polling in the Presidential contest.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Religious counselors sue to overturn Virginia’s ban on conversion therapy for minors
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 26, 2024
A religious counselor in Henrico County asked a state judge Thursday to block Virginia’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Brad Kutner has more on the suit and an interview with someone who survived the controversial practice.
Some Virginia Republicans are backing Harris in this year’s election
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 26, 2024
The presidential campaign of Kamala Harris is picking up some Republican support in Virginia. Michael Pope reports that two former members of Virginia’s congressional delegation are now endorsing the vice president.
Virginia’s $400 million for state-supported child care has run out
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 25, 2024
During the last legislative session, Virginia lawmakers expanded childcare and pre-K education, but it came at a price of over $400 million a year. Now, months later, that money is gone and there’s still thousands of families in need. Brad Kutner found out more.
Virginia lawmakers want to crack down on the nonconsensual distribution of sensitive images
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 25, 2024
Next year, members of the Virginia General Assembly will likely consider legislation to crack down on intimate images that are shared without consent. Michael Pope reports on a bipartisan group trying to create a new felony.
With pedestrian deaths rising, regulators look to changes in vehicle design
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 25, 2024
Automakers may soon be required to start designing trucks and SUVs with lower front ends to help reduce the number of fatal head-on collisions with pedestrians.
Ian Stewart reports.
Federal appeals court appears sympathetic to Virginia felons in disenfranchisement fight
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2024
Virginia is among the few states to permanently bar convicted felons from voting. A challenge to that ban went before a federal court Tuesday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
The politics of taking credit for the economy – both in Virginia and beyond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2024
Republicans are praising Virginia’s governor for job growth while criticizing President Biden for inflation. Michael Pope reports on the complicated politics of economic credit.
Helping AI developers and future tech leaders practice ethical reasoning as they create new technologies
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2024
Technologies that use artificial intelligence are being developed at a rapid pace. How will they impact people? Will these technologies be good for society?
Roxy Todd spoke with an engineer, and a philosopher, who are both interested in teaching software developers how to include ethical reasoning as they’re creating AI.
The nature of political ad spending may soon shift
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2024
Now that campaign season has started, television viewers can expect to see political ads during college football and the local news. Michael Pope reports that the ad spending is also moving online.
Fourth annual Indigenous Sovereignty Conference focuses on Tribal consent
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 23, 2024
Many Virginians may not know there are seven independent nations in our state that require the same treatment afforded to leaders of other countries.
But the sovereignty of Virginia’s federally-recognized Tribes comes with a steep learning curve, as Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Younger people are flocking back to small towns
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 20, 2024
For many years, young people flocked to big cities. But now, Michael Pope reports that trends are shifting.
Pope & Schapiro: Voting season has officially arrived
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 20, 2024
It’s officially voting season in Virginia – with the state’s early voting period kicking off today. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.
An author weighs in on the politics of book bans
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2024
According to the American Library Association, nearly 400 book titles were targeted for bans in Virginia last year. Michael Pope has the latest on the politics of banning books.
Election Day is in November, but early voting arrives in Virginia this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2024
Virginia’s lengthy early voting period starts Friday. Michael Pope has this preview.
Virginia’s students, colleges and Senators dive into campus unrest
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2024
It’s been months since pro-Palestinian protests were broken up by police officers across the Commonwealth, but Virginia Senators held a meeting Tuesday to hear from some of those impacted.
Brad Kutner has more from the General Assembly Building.
Virginia’s Legislative Information System gets first big update in 30 years
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2024
Virginia legislators, legislative staff and political junkies all use the same system to learn about when a new bill drops, gets a hearing or gets voted on. It’s about to get its first major overhaul since its inception 30 years ago. Brad Kutner has more.
Cao struggling to keep up with Kaine in recent polling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 17, 2024
United States Senator Tim Kaine is on the ballot this year. And as Michael Pope tells us he has a comfortable lead over his Republican opponent in the polls.
Some lawmakers say Virginia is back to a gray area on skill games, with new machines popping up
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 16, 2024
Earlier this year, lawmakers considered legislation to legalize devices that look like slot machines at truck stops and convenience stores. They ended up rejecting those bills, but now, as Michael Pope reports, they’re popping up anyway.
Plaintiffs argue case in RGGI lawsuit
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 16, 2024
A case involving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was debated in court Monday. Virginia’s Air Pollution Board voted to pull out of the program last June. As Roxy Todd reports, plaintiffs argued the move inflicted economic harm to conservation groups that help low-income residents weatherize their homes.
New roadmap aims to help address health care worker shortages and needs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 13, 2024
State officials are working with a new regional partnership to create a healthcare workforce for the future. Michael Pope reports.
Some moms in addiction recovery say they were discouraged from breastfeeding
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 13, 2024
For years, moms who are prescribed medication to treat opioid addiction have heard conflicting advice around breastfeeding. There is growing medical evidence to support that it’s safe.
But as Roxy Todd reports, opinions can be slow to change.
Pope & Schapiro: 2024 election polls and looking ahead to 2025
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 13, 2024
Polls are shedding new light on the 2024 election in Virginia, while one high-profile Republican is getting a head start on 2025.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Changes to Virginia’s school funding formula could be on the horizon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 12, 2024
State officials are about to take a close look at how public education is funded in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview.
New Census survey shows Virginia below average poverty levels
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 12, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau does more than just count US residents. It also conducts annual surveys which aim to better understand the wellbeing of those people.
The American Community Survey is one such measure, and data released this week shows Virginia is doing better than the rest of the country. Brad Kutner has more.
These Richmonders weren’t too impressed with Harris or Trump after debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2024
On the heels of Tuesday’s debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Radio IQ’s Brad Kutner returned to the bus stop outside Richmond City Hall to find out what people thought. The most common response was, “I didn’t watch.”
VCU poll gives Harris a 10-point lead over Trump
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2024
Over the summer, Republicans were talking about Virginia being a battleground state. Now polls seem to show that’s slipping away. Michael Pope has the latest.
Here’s a link to the new VCU poll.
Despite top of the ticket, Governor Glenn Youngkin gets high marks among Virginians in new poll
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2024
Some Republican candidates may not be polling well in Virginia. But as Michael Pope reports, the Republican governor remains popular.
$3 million People’s Budget launches in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 10, 2024
Heads up Richmond residents: the city has $3 million, and they want you to help decide how to spend it.
Brad Kutner found out more about the project called the People’s Budget. It launched Tuesday in the city’s Jackson Ward neighborhood.
New poll shows an eight-point lead for Harris over Trump in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 10, 2024
Democrats are hopeful that a new poll in Virginia shows momentum is on their side in the presidential election. Michael Pope has the numbers.
Applicants for Virginia’s military survivors education benefits not expected to slow
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 9, 2024
The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, also known as VEMS-DEP, grants education benefits to the families of wounded vets.
Brad Kutner reports legislators got a more detailed look at the program’s growth and costs Monday ahead of a big report expected next month.
Appalachian Power wants a rate increase, Roanoke lawmakers say “no way”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 9, 2024
This week, the Virginia State Corporation Commission will make a determination about whether many people in Virginia should pay higher power bills. Michael Pope has more.
*Editor’s note: this story has been updated with comment from Appalachian Power. Here’s the utility’s full statement:
Appalachian Power serves approximately 545,000 customers across southwest and central Virginia. The company’s biennial rate review application filed in March with the Virginia State Corporation Commission includes the base rates necessary to provide power to residential, commercial and industrial customers in our service territory. Our customers need safe and reliable service, and we work hard to meet those expectations while keeping costs as low as possible.
Background: Appalachian Power must file every two years for a base rate review under state law enacted last year. The application filed earlier this year is the company’s first application under the new state law. Reviews are an opportunity for the SCC to examine the company’s financial and operational performance, and any request to modify base rates for service.
Please note the following update regarding the impact to customer bills as this number has changed. Since the March filing, Appalachian Power has lowered its revenue requirement from approximately $95 million to $64.2 million. Under the revised revenue figure, the monthly bill for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours would increase $6.75.
Legal experts weigh in on Miyares ICE opinion
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 6, 2024
Local governments across Virginia are considering if they want to work with federal immigration officials. Michael Pope reports.
You can find the attorney general’s opinion here.
Pope & Schapiro: A raucous reception and lingering bitterness
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 6, 2024
The final stretch of the campaign season in Virginia got off to a raucous start.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Race is a factor when police stop drivers in more than 90 Virginia communities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2024
Earlier this year, a federal court dismissed charges against a Black man who was stopped by police in Richmond, after his lawyer showed proof of racial bias.
Now, a Virginia nonprofit has used the same approach to analyze traffic stops by more than a hundred other police departments, as Sandy Hausman reports.
Marching Virginians celebrate 50th anniversary this weekend
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2024
Virginia Tech’s marching band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend. Roxy Todd reports hundreds of alumni will join current band musicians to perform during Saturday’s football game.
Virginia’s early voting period still draws mixed opinions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2024
Friday, Virginia’s presidential ballot will be finalized. And as Michael Pope reports, the first day of voting will happen later this month.
A new selling point for solar
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 5, 2024
Five years ago, some residents of Spotsylvania County were unsuccessfully fought plans for the largest solar array east of the Rocky Mountains.
Today that facility is generating a different sound and making money for a surprising group of people.
Sandy Hausman paid a visit to the Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center and has this report.
Meet Virginia: Chauncie Beaston
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on September 5, 2024
In our Meet Virginia segment this month, we travel to Richmond, where Chauncie Beaston is fulfilling a pledge made to herself years ago.
Christine Kueter has that story.
Virginia localities know it’s all about that (declining commercial real estate tax) base
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 4, 2024
Commercial property values are cratering across Virginia. As Michael Pope tells us, that’s creating a crisis for local governments trying to balance their books.
Virginia continues to face a shortage of health care workers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 3, 2024
Virginia’s medical sector has a shortage of workers. But, as Michael Pope reports, it’s a problem that some people are working to fix.
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