Roanoke College will start a new program spanning science, business and public policy.

David Seidel has more on the new Cannabis Studies major.

It’s been a cold week in Virginia, but the legislative action at the General Assembly has been heating up.

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

Members of the Virginia General Assembly have already legalized possession of marijuana.

Now, as Michael Pope tells us, lawmakers are trying to figure out a way to have a marketplace.

The latest special exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts features never-before-seen work from famous photographer Dawoud Bey.

It’s called Elegy and is described as a poem to the ancestors.

Mallory Noe-Payne has more. 

Governor Glenn Younkin has a number of tax-related requests in his budget proposal.

But his pitch is already facing pushback from legislators and independent analysts.

Brad Kutner has more.

The new year brings new activity at the state capitol.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the first days of the 2024 General Assembly session.

Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday afternoon.

The annual speech highlighted the Republican governor’s hopes for the 2024 legislative session largely run by Drmocrats.

Brad Kutner and Michael Pope have more on the speech and reaction from legislators.

There are some 8.7 million people in Virginia.  Each one has a story—about their life, their heroes, their hometown.

Each month in 2024, we’ll meet one of these Virginians and hear their story.

Christine Kueter introduces us to a barber from Lynchburg.

Nobody wants to get a ticket for speeding, let alone one that comes from a speed camera.

But one Virginia legislator says some cities are out of options because of shrinking police departments and increasing pedestrian fatalities.

Brad Kutner has more. 

The General Assembly is about to kick into high gear for the 2024 session.  And there’s a continuing legal effort to keep Donald Trump off Virginia’s ballot.

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

A new year means a change in the way Virginia oversees its Medical Cannabis program.

It’s now the sole responsibility of a single stage agency, rather than one with a number of duties.

Jeff Bossert reports:

This week, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe marked a historic first for Virginia.

It became the first of the state’s seven federally-recognized Tribes to form a justice system, as Pamela D’Angelo reports.

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.

For the first time in its 200-year history, the Library of Virginia is collaborating with state and federally-recognized Tribes to present historic documents alongside interviews with tribal members and items loaned by Tribes.

Pamela D’Angelo has this preview.

Next month, Governor Glenn Youngkin will send a proposed budget to the General Assembly.

Michael Pope has this preview.

Congresswoman Jennifer McLellan was promoting the state’s new healthcare exchange this/Monday afternoon.

It’s designed to increase coverage and reduce costs as a replacement for the federal Obamacare-era marketplace, as Brad Kutner reports. 

With Democrats in control of the legislature and a Republican in the governor’s mansion, what can we expect to see from Virginia’s government?

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope look ahead to the 2024 General Assembly session.

There’s new leadership in the General Assembly.  So how will that impact Governor Glenn Youngkin and his upcoming budget plan?

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

Republicans are preparing for a General Assembly session where they will be in the minority.

Michael Pope reports they’ll still have the potential to wield power.

The Virginia Commission on Youth is considering recommending changes to the state’s foster care system.

Some of their suggestions include more support for social service workers, as well as educational resources to help more foster care youth graduate from 4-year-institutions.

Roxy Todd explains.

The votes have been cast and counted.  So what can we expect from the new General Assembly?

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

In 2021, Virginia redrew its congressional and state legislative maps.

And while Governor Glenn Youngkin’s “parent’s matter” slogan may not have won him the majorities he wanted, political analysts are saying it’s those new district lines that really matter.

Brad Kutner explains. 

There was a time when many boys in this country aspired to be firemen.  Today, young women also want the job, but overall far fewer people are applying.  Here in Virginia, departments are changing to attract enough applicants. 

Sandy Hausman reports on how they’re appealing to potential recruits.

Governor Glenn Youngkin held his first news conference after the state’s Republican party lost control of both the House and Senate Tuesday night.

Brad Kutner was at the capitol steps where Youngkin spoke. 

Election 2023 brought some big changes to Virginia’s General Assembly.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the results and fallout from Election Day.

With all 140 seats in the General Assembly on the ballot, Democrats were able to maintain control of the Senate and win control of the House.

Michael Pope and Brad Kutner have reaction from both parties.

We start with Michael Pope who was with Democrats in Richmond

As Virginians vote today, they’ll use a number of voting machines and systems. 

One national voting security group says Virginia is at the forefront of secure elections.

Brad Kutner has more. 

Virginia voters on this election day have one last chance to decide whether Democrats or Republicans will control the General Assembly.

This is the first contest since new election maps were drawn. And that led to some confusion for a few voters, as Joe Staniunas reports.

The clock is ticking down on Election 2023.

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

When it comes to holiday spending – Halloween ranks near the top of the list. 

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the marketing of Halloween and the scary sums of money Americans spend on the business of trick-or-treating! 

With just over a week left in the 2023 election season, campaigns are in high gear.

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

When the COVID pandemic hit, hospitals and healthcare systems were forced to quickly mobilize – putting their normal business practices on hold to address the crisis.

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the lingering financial impact as hospitals across Virginia and the country continue to recover.

Virginia’s legislative elections are coming on fast, and the cash is flowing.

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

This weekend marks the return of Virginia’s sales tax holiday. 

Michael Pope tells us what’s covered and why it’s two months late.

Dominion Energy and other electric utilities around the Commonwealth are spending big money to improve the power grid, and set the state up for new technology like solar.

Brad Kutner caught up with one repair team in Richmond’s Southside. 

A new poll is shedding some light on issues currently before voters.

Michael Pope has details.

Democrats hold a slim majority in the state Senate, although voters will determine if they are able to keep it.

Michael Pope has this look at how the Senate Democrats hope to hold the chamber.

During and after the pandemic federal dollars flowed into Virginia to help support childcare services.

But that federal money is about to run out leaving Virginia’s legislature to figure out how or if to fill the financial hole.

Brad Kutner has more from Richmond. 

Virginians who use temporary public financial support programs are not leaving those programs according to a new report from the state’s bipartisan research commission.

Elected officials and the report itself blame companies and the system, not those receiving benefits, for the flaws.

Brad Kutner has more. 

As Election Day nears, campaigns are going into high gear and a new legislative office complex is opening its doors.

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