Nick Gilmore
Everything you possibly could want to know about all things weather
Homepage: http://theweatherzone.wordpress.com
Two members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation want to address drug shortages
Posted in Virginia's News on November 22, 2024

Virginia’s congressional delegation is hoping to make some bipartisan accomplishments in the lame duck Congress. Michael Pope reports on one of the efforts.
Virginia special elections don’t follow the same rules as regular elections
Posted in Virginia's News on November 21, 2024

Across Virginia, voters are participating in firehouse caucuses. Michael Pope tells us what they are, and why they can’t be used in every election.
House committee hears free speech vs. campus safety testimony ahead of possible 2025 legislation
Posted in Uncategorized on November 20, 2024

The pro-Palestinian protests broken up on Virginia’s college campuses last spring have led to multiple legislative meetings. And a meeting of a House of Delegates committee today/Wednesday added to that list. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Judge rules Youngkin can’t pull Virginia out of RGGI
Posted in Virginia's News on November 20, 2024

A judge in Floyd County has ruled that Governor Glenn Youngkin’s effort to pull the state out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – or RGGI – was unlawful. Roxy Todd reports.
The long-running skill games saga continues in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on November 20, 2024

The debate over skill games is moving from the committee room to the courtroom. Michael Pope has the latest.
Next year’s gubernatorial field is pretty much already settled
Posted in Virginia's News on November 19, 2024

The primary for governor is six months away, although Democrats and Republicans have already essentially selected their candidates. Michael Pope reports.
A special election will determine control of the Virginia Senate
Posted in Virginia's News on November 15, 2024

Last week, voters elected a state senator from Loudoun to Congress. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the special election to fill that seat will determine control of the Virginia state Senate.
Virginia legislators debate future of automated license plate readers
Posted in Virginia's News on November 15, 2024

Technology to photograph and read your car’s license plate isn’t new, but laws for how Virginia law enforcement agencies use that tech may be after the 2025 legislative session. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Millions already distributed to Virginians impacted by Helene
Posted in Virginia's News on November 14, 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin held a press conference to update the state on its ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
The role of Virginia’s permanent absentee list in special elections
Posted in Virginia's News on November 14, 2024

A recent change to early voting may be helping Democrats in a series of special elections that are about to happen. Michael Pope reports.
Thousands of tourists flock to far Southwest Virginia to see wild elk
Posted in Virginia's News on November 14, 2024

If you’re in far southwest Virginia during fall, you might here an elk bugling…
These 700-pound animals used to live throughout the eastern United States, but European colonizers overhunted them, and they went extinct in the 1800s.
Now, elk are coming back. Roxy Todd joined a bus tour of tourists who traveled to see elk in their new habitat.
Three potential amendments to the Virginia constitution face a long road to passage
Posted in Virginia's News on November 13, 2024

Members of the Virginia General Assembly will consider a trio of constitutional amendments when they gavel into session in two months. Michael Pope has a preview.
Former Governor McAuliffe offers election postmortem
Posted in Uncategorized on November 12, 2024

Why did Democrats under-perform in the election last week? Michael Pope has perspective from a former governor.
Analyzing Virginia’s rural “red wave”
Posted in Virginia's News on November 11, 2024

Turnout in rural parts of Virginia last week was larger than many Democrats expected. Michael Pope has the numbers.
Youngkin announces new education standards
Posted in Virginia's News on November 8, 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin gave a name to his new education standards Friday morning. Brad Kutner has more on the new effort and some concerns about its roll out.
Northern Virginia’s Asian community is playing a bigger role in politics
Posted in Virginia's News on November 8, 2024

The Asian community is playing an increasingly large role in shaping the politics of Northern Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s election season isn’t over
Posted in Virginia's News on November 7, 2024

The election is not over yet. Two sitting members of the state Senate got new jobs in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, which means at least two special elections.
Michael Pope has a preview.
Breaking down some of the contours of Virginia’s 2024 election results
Posted in Virginia's News on November 7, 2024

As final vote totals continue to trickle in, some of the contours of the election are emerging from the numbers. Michael Pope is taking a look at the statewide candidates.
Pope & Schapiro: Breaking down the 2024 election results
Posted in Virginia's News on November 6, 2024

Virginians have made their voices heard in the 2024 election. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – break down the results from across the Commonwealth.
Vindman claims victory in Virginia’s 7th Congressional district
Posted in Virginia's News on November 6, 2024

Democrat Eugene Vindman declared victory in Virginia’s 7th District congressional race Tuesday night. Brad Kutner has more from Fredericksburg.
The late campaign spree of political ads will soon come to an end
Posted in Virginia's News on November 4, 2024

If you’ve been anywhere near a television recently, you’ve probably seen a flood of political ads. Michael Pope details the spending spree.
Political analyst says Trump’s visit to Va. may be aimed to boost Republican candidates
Posted in Virginia's News on November 1, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is headed to Virginia Saturdayfor a rally in Salem, three days before the election. Roxy Todd spoke with political analyst Karen Hult, who says Trump is likely hoping the move will boost Republican turnout for congressional races.
The law at the center of Virginia’s voter purge was signed by a Democrat years ago
Posted in Virginia's News on November 1, 2024

The law requiring Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles to produce a list of suspected noncitizens to strike from the roll of eligible voters was signed by then Governor Tim Kaine almost 20 years ago. Michael Pope has this look at what was happening at the time.
Researcher says you need not fear Virginia’s state bat
Posted in Virginia's News on October 31, 2024

It’s Halloween, which means it’s time for spooky ghosts and scary bats! But Brad Kutner spoke to one researcher who argues bats, including Virginia’s own state bat, are more helpful than scary.
How secure are ballot drop boxes in Virginia?
Posted in Virginia's News on October 31, 2024
The role of political action committees and their ad spending
Posted in Virginia's News on October 30, 2024

The airwaves are being flooded with political ads, but many of them are not from the candidates or their campaigns. Michael Pope tells us about outside spending from political action committees.
Youngkin praises SCOTUS ruling, despite potential impact of purging both legal and potential noncitizen voters
Posted in Virginia's News on October 30, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday, and allowed his plan to remove potential noncitizens from Virginia’s voting rolls to resume. Brad Kutner has more.
You can check your registration status here.
The Electoral College: How does it work, and why is it still a thing?
Posted in Virginia's News on October 29, 2024

When the presidential campaigns are finally over and the votes are counted and certified, there’s one more thing that could change the course of American history.
It’s called the Electoral College, and we are the only democracy in the world that still has this remnant of an earlier time.
Sandy Hausman reports on what it is, how it works, and why it’s still a thing.
Legal voters are being caught up in Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program
Posted in Virginia's News on October 29, 2024

Virginia’s governor says his embattled voter purge program is just an effort to keep noncitizens off the state’s voter roll. But, as Brad Kutner found out, many legal voters have been caught in the fray, too.
Early vote numbers show an edge for Democrats, but Republican numbers are up, too
Posted in Virginia's News on October 29, 2024

While Election Day is next week, Virginians have been voting for weeks. Michael Pope has this look at early voting so far.
Will the Supreme Court take up Virginia’s controversial voter purge program?
Posted in Virginia's News on October 28, 2024

Justices at the United States Supreme Court are deciding whether to consider Governor Glenn Youngkin’s voter purge. Michael Pope has the latest.
Animal expert offers tips to keep pets safe on Halloween
Posted in Virginia's News on October 28, 2024
With Halloween approaching, pet owners may want to take note: the holiday does pose health risks for animals. Roxy Todd spoke with an animal expert for some advice on making sure your furry friends are safe this Halloween.
Federal judge blocks voter purge program, Youngkin vows an appeal
Posted in Virginia's News on October 25, 2024

A federal judge is ending Governor Glenn Youngkin’s purge of alleged noncitizens from the voter rolls. As Michael Pope reports, the court ruled there’s no evidence that any of the people removed are non-citizens.
Voter purge program case to be decided Friday
Posted in Virginia's News on October 24, 2024

A federal judge is set to rule on a request to shut down Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia agribusinesses shoring up ahead of 2024 election
Posted in Virginia's News on October 23, 2024

Regardless of who wins the 2024 presidential election, Virginia’s agribusinesses – think food, fiber and fuel – are expecting things to change. Brad Kutner looked into that uncertainty.
A federal judge set to consider voter roll lawsuit
Posted in Virginia's News on October 23, 2024

A federal judge in Alexandria will hear a challenge Thursday to Virginia’s effort to remove people from the voter rolls in advance of the election. Michael Pope reports.
New FBI data: hate crimes are up across Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on October 22, 2024

The number of reported hate crimes is on the rise in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
“DonBot” brings AI to this year’s political cycle in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on October 21, 2024

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everything from medicine to entertainment. Michael Pope reports that it’s even making a splash in Virginia politics.
Early voting turnout favors Republicans so far
Posted in Virginia's News on October 11, 2024

Early voting has already been going on for several weeks, and the turnout is highest in congressional districts held by Republicans. Michael Pope reports.
New documents: Political ad spending favors Kaine over Cao by a wide margin
Posted in Virginia's News on October 10, 2024

With the election only weeks away, television viewers are seeing a parade of political ads. Michael Pope reports that one race is seeing lopsided ad spending.
A new report shows a surprising region in Virginia has a struggling economy
Posted in Virginia's News on October 9, 2024

The economy in one region of Virginia is facing problems. And it might not be the region you’re expecting. Michael Pope reports.
Here’s a link to the Stephen Fuller Institute report.
Free speech watchdog dings Youngkin administration for campus intervention
Posted in Virginia's News on October 8, 2024

A free speech watchdog group has once again included Virginia in its annual report of America’s Censored Classrooms. Brad Kutner has more.
The “scarring of trust” continues in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on October 8, 2024

Researchers are worried that the trust Virginia has in society is eroding. Michael Pope has the details.
You can find the Virginia Trust Index here.
Cao challenges Kaine on effectiveness; what does the record show?
Posted in Virginia's News on October 7, 2024

How good is Senator Tim Kaine at getting bills passed? His Republican opponent says he’s not very effective, although the record shows several significant accomplishments. Michael Pope reports.
The Buzz at Black Bear Farm
Posted in Virginia's News on October 7, 2024

Last week was a slow time for solar energy in the Commonwealth, but some arrays have found ways to be productive, even on cloudy, rainy days. Sandy Hausman has that story.
State watchdog offers Virginia legislators solutions for rising VMSDEP costs
Posted in Virginia's News on October 7, 2024

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which makes college nearly free for injured vets and their family members, faced controversial cuts earlier this year.
But after public outcry, those cuts were reversed, and now legislators must figure out what to do to keep the program viable amidst rising costs. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia interfaith leaders call for peace during contentious election season
Posted in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024

As worries of violence hang over this election season, faith leaders are calling for peace at the end of the campaign trail. Michael Pope reports.
Post-Helene, misinformation spreads even as recovery continues
Posted in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024

State and federal agencies are working around the clock to get resources to parts of Virginia damaged by Helene, but misinformation is also spreading. Brad Kutner asked Governor Glenn Youngkin about getting reliable information to the public.
Youngkin, Virginia legislators mull legislative steps in Helene recovery
Posted in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024

As southwest Virginia begins to move from response to recovery mode in the wake of Helene, some legislators are already looking ahead to future storms and future costs. Brad Kutner spoke with some of them.
Election experts explain how votes are counted on election night in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on October 4, 2024

Early voting is well underway in Virginia. So what happens after the polls close on Election Night?
Roxy Todd reports on what actually goes on behind the scenes as election workers process and report the results of each race.



