Cities all over the country wanted it.  Northern Virginia won it.  But now Amazon is pressing pause on its new second headquarters in Northern Virginia.

Roben Farzad, host of public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about what happened and its potential impact on the Commonwealth.

Jurors in Virginia can expect the state to show a little more appreciation for their civic service starting this summer. And Prince William County’s power bill will be more manageable if a solar project works out as expected.

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 David Poole.

More and more venues—from The Diamond ballpark in Richmond to Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech—are going cashless.  And while it may be easier to pay for items electronically, it’s also more expensive in many cases.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on this cashless trend.

Lawmakers will wrap up their legislative session without passing a budget.

And as Michael Pope reports, the rest of the work will happen outside the public view.

The last few hours of the General Assembly session are ticking away.  And the legislature will look remarkably different when it convenes next year.

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

As the war in Ukraine reaches the one-year mark, an orchestra from that country has been performing in the U-S.

Roxy Todd reports the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance at Radford University this week was part of a two-month tour.

For the first time ever, Virginians elected a Black woman to represent the state in Congress.

Mallory Noe-Payne was at the election night celebration in Richmond Tuesday night and filed this report. 

Remember the old adage “membership has its privileges?”

Well, more and more often that privilege is access to content that used to be free as all sorts of services add paid memberships and subscriptions.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the business trend.

It may not be November, but Tuesday is an election day in some parts of the state.

Mallory Noe-Payne reports on the special election in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District.

Lawmakers in Richmond often consider laws about concealed firearms.

Now, as Michael Pope reports, they are considering laws about concealed switchblades.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering legislation aimed to preventing foreign adversaries from purchasing farmland in Virginia.

Michael Pope has an update.

Type One diabetes is rare, but it tends to run in families, and if you have a close relative with the disease your lifetime odds are 5 to 7%.

Now, doctors can offer a medication that prevents development for an average of two years. Children’s Hospital of Richmond is helping families to get tested and to come in for treatment, as Sandy Hausman reports.

The University of Virginia’s Student Council wants the university to make a financial commitment to help support housing and public education in Charlottesville.  And high school students in Southwest Virginia soon will have access to college-level training.

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.

Would you be willing to pay more for a better seat at a movie theater? 

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on what might become standard operating procedure at some theaters.

Have you ever wondered how flying snakes do their thing and fly?

Scientists at Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia are working to uncover this mystery, and determine if the same technology could be applied to robots.

Roxy Todd explains.

Lawmakers are debating access to abortion.

But as Michael Pope tells us, neither side is expecting any success on the issue.

Lawmakers in Richmond are taking a look at what role parents should play in public education.

Michael Pope reports that even gets down to the level of guest speakers.

The cost of solar panels has fallen by more than 50% over the last ten years, and Virginia is a national leader in new solar development. 

That’s why a team at the University of Virginia is advising communities on how to plan for solar arrays as Sandy Hausman reports.

Virginia could be a landing spot for a multi-billion dollar effort to create regional technology hubs.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about some of the potential locations and the impact.

The effort to ban solitary confinement in Virginia has run into some opposition.

Michael Pope explains.

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.

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.

A new study shows that trains could be tapped as a potential source of electricity.

Roxy Todd explains.

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.

People are experimenting with AI chatbots in all sorts of situations– classrooms, writers’ rooms, even newsrooms.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the technology’s impact.

Lawmakers in Richmond are debating the presence of guns in public places.

Michael Pope reports the bills aren’t likely to make it to the governor’s desk.

A divided General Assembly is proving to be a hurdle for two of the governor’s biggest legislative priorities.

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

Digital economies still require brick-and-mortar infrastructure.  And a big new announcement from Amazon and the state is a good example.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright have more on the plans and the push-back.

Albemarle County will use a new grant to try out what it hopes will be a better way of providing public transportation.  And it seems quite a few college students who got used to remote education during the pandemic are less than enthusiastic about going class.

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 David Poole.

The University of Virginia has announced plans for a new $300 million biotech center that will produce and test new treatments for many diseases. 

The center could break ground in a matter of months and is already recruiting the first of 100 new scientists as Sandy Hausman reports.

An about-face on a potential economic development win and a tabloid-style scandal are making headlines at the capital.

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

We’re used to tipping for certain services like meals or haircuts.  But more and more digital checkout screens are now suggesting a tip.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the growing trend.

The first few days of the 2023 General Assembly session are in the books. 

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap what’s happened so far and what might come next.

Governor Glenn Youngkin says Virginia needs to catch up. 

David Seidel has details from Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address,

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address touched on a number of areas.

But, as Michael Pope reports, one part of the speech had lawmakers buzzing.

Virginia’s governor says the Commonwealth is not keeping pace with its peers.  And he’s proposed a number of changes he says will make the state more competitive.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the high-stakes competition of recruiting businesses to Virginia.

The General Assembly session begins Wednesday, with a State of the Commonwealth speech from the governor.

Michael Pope has this insight on the moment from a former governor.

A Roanoke County delegate wants to find out more about how switching to Daylight Saving Time every spring impacts Virginians and whether that should continue.  And some of the nation’s oldest historical documents may be at risk of damage from material that was meant to protect them.

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.

When an NFL player collapsed on national TV, it raised public awareness about cardiac arrest.  

A hospital in Richmond is helping schools to prepare for a similar event as Sandy Hausman reports.

State lawmakers were already looking at a busy session when one member of the State Corporation Commission announced her resignation. 

That will leave just one person on an essential regulatory board, and as Sandy Hausman reports, making new appointments through the legislature could be a challenge.

Virginia’s General Assembly gets down to work on Wednesday.  But before that a couple of new members will be elected.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope have more on what’s at stake.

One Virginia city is looking to slow the alarming decline in honeybee populations.  And there are still plenty of people who use the public library even if they don’t go there.

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.

The first day of the new year will see some changes to Virginia law, including one very important change at the grocery store.

Michael Pope explains.

2022 is nearly over.  And political observers are looking to campaigns in 2023 and far beyond.

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

On January 1st Virginia’s minimum wage will move from 11 to 12 dollars an hour.

Mallory Noe-Payne has details. 

Lawmakers are preparing to return to Richmond and gavel into session next month.

And as Michael Pope reports, one issue they’ll be discussing has widespread support on both sides of the aisle. 

Horseback riders are at a high risk of getting a brain injury.

The first study that tests equestrian helmets for their ability to protect riders has just been released by Virginia Tech’s helmet laboratory.

Roxy Todd has more.

2021 was not a good year to work in a nursing home. But it turns out 2022 was worse.

According to a recent survey, 4 in 5 nursing home facility directors say they’re still facing difficulty in filling jobs and shifts.  Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

For hundreds of years, Europeans systematically tried to wipe out Indigenous cultures. On the frontline were tribal members who held a sacred status because they had both feminine and masculine qualities. Today, they call themselves Two-Spirits.

VCU professor Gregory Smithers has written about the history of gender and sexual fluidity in Native American history and culture in his new book, “Reclaiming Two-Spirits.”

Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Lawmakers in Virginia are about to return to the Capitol and consider new laws and constitutional amendments.

Michael Pope reports one of those constitutional amendments could be about marriage.

Virginia’s political machines are not coasting into the holiday season.

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