Healthcare in the United States is more expensive per person than anywhere else in the world.

On the front lines of medicine, nurses sometimes see better, cheaper ways to do things.  So the University of Virginia is training them on how to sell their ideas to management as Sandy Hausman reports.

The latest round of economic data from the Virginia Employment Commission illustrates a tale of two Commonwealths. Michael Pope explains.

For decades, scientists have known that physical movement is good for our brains.

Now, researchers are looking at how some types of exercise—like dance—may have special benefits for brain development.

Roxy Todd reports.

This week, justices on the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a case filed by a Virginia veteran.

Michael Pope reports the outcome could have sweeping consequences.

Now that the primary voting is over, attention turns to November’s General Election and some of the big donors funding the campaigns.

Michael Pope has more.

It’s been two years since Virginia revised its rules for about 60,000 people who were sentenced to probation by Virginia courts. 

Sandy Hausman reports that the changes made by state lawmakers appear to be working well.

Several incumbent senators will not be returning to Richmond next year.

Michael Pope has more on the fallout from Tuesday’s primaries.

Last week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed legislation which will bring sports betting to his state by next year.  There are now more states with legalized sports betting than without.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the growth in acceptance of this once taboo activity, and the economic implications both regionally, as well as across the country.

Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin made good on his campaign pledge as the Virginia State Air Pollution Board voted to remove the commonwealth from RGGI – the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. 

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about what it means for energy providers, consumers — and the economics of climate change.

The debt ceiling legislation is creating some unusual splits in Virginia’s Congressional delegation.

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

Think of something you’re looking forward to, say, in the next week. Or maybe some vacation plans later this summer.

New research is finding that the ability to think of events in the future may hold a key to helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction.

Roxy Todd explains.

As streaming television services have gained acceptance and grown in popularity, smaller communication companies have fallen victim to the economics of providing cable TV to their customers. 

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the rapidly changing business of home entertainment. 

A recent Supreme Court decision might have environmental impacts in Virginia for years to come.

Michael Pope reports.

Virginia’s 2023 election cycle is picking up steam, but the Commonwealth’s place in the 2024 election is also getting a lot of early attention.

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

A Richmond-based tobacco company is settling thousands of lawsuits related to the marketing and availability of vaping products.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about Altria and how the company moves forward.

After several years of holding the line, most of Virginia’s public universities are raising tuition.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and All Things Considered host Craig Wright have more on what’s driving the new round of increases.

Who is watching the movement of your car on license plate readers in Virginia?

Michael Pope reports on the latest developments on the technology. 

President Biden and Congressional leaders are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss the looming debt ceiling standoff.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright dig into why we have a debt ceiling at all and the potential impact of a default.

Federal crime statistics show Virginia has a problem with gun trafficking.

Michael Pope has the details.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s plans for diversity and his plans for next year have been making headlines.

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

Great ideas in business often come from personal observation – seeing problems in need of solutions. And simple ideas can make entrepreneurs rich. 

That could be the case for a UVA student who has attended plenty of events that required guests to wear wristbands. 

Sandy Hausman has his story.

It’s been nearly two years since Virginia abolished the death penalty, but some people are still dealing with its consequences. 

Russell Ford was a minister who accompanied 28 men to the electric chair, and he’s written a memoir about that experience. 

He sat down with Sandy Hausman to share some of his memories.  And we should mention that some of those stories are graphic.

It’s becoming a lot more competitive to land, and especially to keep, a minor league baseball team.  Case in point: Richmond and its ballpark.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on the challenge.

Students at Emory and Henry College in Southwest Virginia have spent the past semester uncovering the names of hundreds of people who were enslaved at the college, before and during the Civil War.

As Roxy Todd reports, they produced a short video, meant as a memorial to those whose stories would otherwise have been overlooked.

Two high-profile primaries, one Republican and one Democratic, are heating up.

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

Money is pouring in for the fall General Assembly campaigns.

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

After months of debate, hearings and contentious drafts, Virginia’s Board of Education adopted new K-through-12 history standards Thursday.

David Seidel has more.

One of the greatest threats to wildlife in Virginia is traffic.  Thousands of animals are killed each year by cars and trucks in collisions that may also cost human lives or cause injuries. 

In an effort to reduce the incidence of roadkill, Sandy Hausman reports on how scientists at Virginia Tech have been trapping, tagging and tracking the travel patterns of bobcats. 

Shopping malls once ruled the retail landscape.  Now they’re reinventing themselves, or just trying to stay afloat.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about where they’re headed.

The General Assembly finished work on the governor’s amendments and vetoes this week, while a hot-button issue simmered in the background.

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

Governor Glenn Youngkin is now facing a choice of what to do with an internet safety bill.

Michael Pope reports members of the General Assembly rejected an amendment he suggested.

Virginia’s housing market may be cooling off, but sale prices remain hot.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on what’s influencing the market and what it might mean for the future.

Last week the world’s leading climate scientists released another grim report: climate change is worsening.

Mallory Noe-Payne has this look at how Virginia ski resorts are faring as they face an uncertain future.  

There’s been a big shakeup at the Department of Education while the governor has a big weekend ahead.

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

Election officials across Virginia say they are trying to do the best they can in very difficult circumstances.

And as Michael Pope reports, some of them are resigning.

A new federal report on earned-wage access is reopening a debate from the General Assembly session earlier this year.

Michael Pope reports.

The President of Botswana visited Virginia Tech Tuesday.

As Roxy Todd reports, he focused on how conservation, democracy, and sustainable development are linked.

Last week, the Youngkin administration released a draft of a new state air, land and water permitting process that incorporates environmental justice.

Pamela D’Angelo has more on how that might impact Virginia’s native Tribes.

It’s been a nervous week in the banking world, both in the United States and abroad.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about what might come next.

Don’t be surprised if you begin seeing more state police cars with red, as well as blue, lights.

As Roxy Todd reports, police across Virginia have begun phasing in new lights, based on a study that showed they’ll help prevent crashes.

Virginia was among the top states for hate and extremist incidents in 2022.

Michael Pope reports.

Term limits may be on the way in Virginia, at least in one town. And even after 75 years the vinyl record refuses to disappear and a Virginia company is playing a major role in keeping it spinning.

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.

There are some signs of movement toward an updated state budget.

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

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank shocked both the banking and the tech sectors.

Roben Farzad, host of public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the longer-term repercussions.

Nationally, only about three percent of all veterinarians are Black, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg are working to change those statistics, as Roxy Todd reports.

Since September, 14 people have been killed and 22 wounded by gunfire in Charlottesville, prompting police to consider a gun buyback program. 

Richmond and Roanoke have also offered rewards to those who surrender their firearms, but as Sandy Hausman reports, that may not be the best way to prevent gun violence.    

The approach of another presidential election in which one or both candidates might be over the age of 80 during their term has prompted more talk about the need for good mental and physical fitness in that job. 

One expert on presidents and health says the nation should be using technology to scan candidates and presidents on a regular basis.

Sandy Hausman spoke with him.

Plenty of comings and goings at Virginia’s capitol and the nation’s capitol over the past week.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the changes.

Former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn says she will not run for reelection. And state Senator Lynwood Lewis says he won’t either.

As Michael Pope reports, it’s the latest round of retirements in a historic election cycle.

Virginia’s congressional delegation is working across party lines to make whole milk available at your local public school.

Michael Pope explains why.