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Virginia Senate returns today to take up VMSDEP bill from the House
Posted in Virginia's News on July 1, 2024
Members of the Virginia Senate are expected back at the Capitol again today to reconsider a veterans benefit program. Michael Pope has this preview.
House of Delegates offers up clean repeal of VMSDEP changes
Posted in Virginia's News on June 28, 2024
Virginia’s House of Delegates and state Senate are at odds about how to fund an education benefit for the families of veterans. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia House set to take up VMSDEP, but trouble could be on the horizon
Posted in Virginia's News on June 27, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are returning to the Capitol Friday to consider a budget question about benefits to veterans and their families. Michael Pope has the latest.
Lightning bugs face threats, says scientist. Here’s how to help them.
Posted in Virginia's News on June 27, 2024
Summer is prime time to see lightning bugs. Some anecdotal evidence suggests there may be fewer fireflies than in years past, and these bugs are threatened by human development. As Roxy Todd reports, there are ways to attract more fireflies to your yard.
Last week’s primary results could pave the way for more zoning changes across Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on June 26, 2024
One of the outcomes of last week’s primary election could mean zoning changes in your neighborhood. Michael Pope explains.
TSA issues a warning as 32 million Americans prepare to fly
Posted in Virginia's News on June 26, 2024
The Transportation Safety Administration reports record travel this summer and is bracing for the busy Fourth of July holiday. TSA expects to screen more than 32 million people from Thursday, June 27 through Monday, July 8th.
The agency also reports another record as some travelers attempt to fly with firearms. Sandy Hausman reports on what happens when people get caught and what excuses they offer for trying to bring contraband on board.
Hundreds of prisoners to be released early, starting July 1st
Posted in Virginia's News on June 26, 2024
On July 1st, the state will launch two major prison reforms.
Sandy Hausman reports on what they’ll mean for inmates and their families.
A recount is likely on the way in Virginia’s 5th District; what does that process look like?
Posted in Virginia's News on June 25, 2024
A week after the primary election, the results of the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District are still too close to call. Michael Pope has more on what happens next.
After success in Roanoke, fentanyl awareness campaign to roll out statewide later this year
Posted in Virginia's News on June 24, 2024
Virginia’s First Lady and its Attorney General rolled out a fentanyl awareness campaign in Roanoke earlier this year. And as Nick Gilmore reports, there are positive trends – both in that city and statewide.
Virginia Senate pitches VMSDEP fix, will reconvene ahead of House
Posted in Virginia's News on June 13, 2024
The Virginia Senate will return to Richmond next Tuesday to address restrictions added to state military education benefits. The fix comes after veterans demanded changes, claiming new rules in the budget had ruined college plans for their children. Brad Kutner has more.
Republicans to pick challenger to Senator Tim Kaine next week
Posted in Virginia's News on June 13, 2024
Republicans will be choosing a candidate to go up against incumbent U.S. Senator Tim Kaine in the primary Tuesday, June 18th. Michael Pope has this preview.
Two competing teacher unions in Fairfax County are joining forces
Posted in Virginia's News on June 12, 2024
Virginia’s largest school system, one of the biggest in the country in fact, is about to enter into a collective bargaining agreement. Michael Pope has the details.
‘I don’t like them taking my life for money.’ Residents and activists react to MVP approval
Posted in Virginia's News on June 12, 2024
The Mountain Valley Pipeline says it’s preparing to start transporting gas but has not yet said when that will begin. The company says it’s completed all safety checks, but, as Roxy Todd reports, some residents want to see more information about those inspections.
Virginia elections and the growing influence of PACs
Posted in Virginia's News on June 11, 2024
One way to judge a candidate is how much money they’ve raised and spent, as Michael Pope tells us about another way to follow the money in this month’s primary.
Update on Social Determinants of Health paints grim picture of Virginia’s health care landscape
Posted in Uncategorized on June 11, 2024
Social Determinants of Health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age. And a study, requested by the state’s Joint Commission on Health Care, into how Virginia can improve social determinants is about at its midpoint. Brad Kutner has an update.
Many vets are running in this year’s primaries
Posted in Virginia's News on June 10, 2024
Polls are open right now in primary elections across Virginia, and Michael Pope tells us many of the candidates on the ballot are military veterans.
What is the future of the Clean Economy Act now?
Posted in Virginia's News on June 7, 2024
Environmentalists are worried about the governor rolling back environmental initiatives. But as Michael Pope reports, they are still hopeful about meeting benchmarks in the future.
Virginia’s legislature sees no short-term fix for congestion on I-81
Posted in Virginia's News on June 7, 2024
Virginia’s longest stretch of highway, I-81 along the state’s Appalachian spine, is no stranger to traffic backups. Brad Kutner spoke with one legislator who says there’s no quick fix.
Pope & Schapiro: Lots of feuding, including the MAGA family kind
Posted in Virginia's News on June 7, 2024
Feuds between the governor and the legislature – and members of the same party – have made headlines in the last few days. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss this week in state government and politics.
Just what are the limits of executive authority in Virginia?
Posted in Virginia's News on June 6, 2024
Critics of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin say he has repeatedly overstepped his authority by taking executive action without consulting the General Assembly. Michael Pope has the story.
I-95 traffic study shows Virginia on the hook for any attempts to fix
Posted in Virginia's News on June 6, 2024
The stretch of Interstate 95 that runs just south of Washington D.C. is one of the worst in the country. And investigators with the state’s legislative watchdog agency have bad news about any future attempts to address the problem. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
*EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve updated this story from a previous version to include comment from Transurban.
Youngkin, Miyares: Virginia won’t follow California emissions standards
Posted in Virginia's News on June 5, 2024
Virginia’s governor and its attorney general say the state won’t follow California’s vehicle emissions standards next year. Nick Gilmore has details.
After botched real estate deal, state watchdog recommends changes to VCU Health’s board
Posted in Virginia's News on June 5, 2024
Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, or JLARC, recommended changes to Virginia Commonwealth University Health’s hospital system leadership Wednesday.
The review came after a botched real estate deal between the city of Richmond and the hospital’s board. Brad Kutner has more.
Democrats hope to make contraception a key election issue
Posted in Virginia's News on June 5, 2024
This week, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill guaranteeing a right to contraception. As Michael Pope reports, a similar bill was vetoed by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin last month.
Virginia and its really, really low unemployment rate
Posted in Virginia's News on June 4, 2024
The latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has some good news for Virginia. Michael Pope explains.
Following Youngkin veto, legislators look to protect those in mental crisis
Posted in Virginia's News on June 4, 2024
Virginia legislators passed a bill this session that would’ve given those with behavioral, neurological or cognitive health issues protections when in confrontations with the police. But Youngkin vetoed the effort. Now in summer working groups, Brad Kutner spoke to those hoping to see the problem addressed.
Virginia disability advocates celebrate legislative wins
Posted in Virginia's News on May 30, 2024
Disability advocates celebrated rare wins at a meeting of the Virginia Disability Commission Thursday afternoon. Brad Kutner has more from those who helped make the changes happen.
What healthcare priorities are (and aren’t) in the two-year budget plan
Posted in Virginia's News on May 30, 2024
Democrats in Virginia are calling attention to healthcare as a major campaign issue this year. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia House committee breaks down ballooning veteran education benefit program
Posted in Virginia's News on May 29, 2024
A nearly 100-year-old veterans benefit program saw cuts during the latest state budget cycle after costs ballooned 450% in just four years. As legislators try to learn more about the problem, Brad Kutner reports a fix may not come till next session.
New RC poll shows Biden and Trump tied heading into November elections
Posted in Virginia's News on May 29, 2024
President Biden and former President Trump are tied at 42% each in Virginia, according to a new poll from Roanoke College. Michael Pope has the numbers.
Two Virginia Republicans receive important endorsements from former President Trump
Posted in Virginia's News on May 28, 2024
Voting has already started for Virginia’s June primaries. But as Michael Pope reports, former President Donald Trump is now weighing in with endorsements.
Advocates vow to return to bullying definition after Youngkin veto
Posted in Virginia's News on May 24, 2024
Earlier this year, members of the General Assembly approved legislation that would have changed the definition of bullying. But the governor vetoed that bill. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s new gambling agency, skill game monitor considered
Posted in Virginia's News on May 24, 2024
The failure of Virginia lawmakers to legalize skill games in the 2024 session has raised questions about a special summer session to address the issue. But with record profits coming in, some want the state to remake its gambling oversight system first. Brad Kutner has more.
Virginia’s accessory dwelling unit debate works toward consensus
Posted in Virginia's News on May 23, 2024
Accessory dwelling units – sometimes called “mother-in-law suites” – allow family, friends or tenants to move into an already occupied lot. They’re smaller, cheaper and some see them as a fix to Virginia’s housing shortage. But as Brad Kutner found out, balancing local and state authority on the issue is the first hurdle in the process.
School social services bill to become law this summer
Posted in Virginia's News on May 23, 2024
Schools across Virginia may soon become hubs for social services. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia scholarship aiding those impacted by Massive Resistance and their descendants gets record funding
Posted in Virginia's News on May 22, 2024
A scholarship to aid those impacted by the inequity of Virginia’s schools to Black students over 70 years ago is entering the summer with record funds and a record number of recipients. Brad Kutner has more.
On heels of OpenAI scandal, Congressman Beyer files transparency bill
Posted in Virginia's News on May 22, 2024
One Virginia congressman wants more transparency from groups working on artificial intelligence. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Democrats celebrate environmental wins, say they’ll still fight to stay in RGGI
Posted in Virginia's News on May 21, 2024
Virginia first entered the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2020, and it’s added over $800 million dollars to state efforts to combat climate change.
While Governor Glenn Youngkin has tried to pull the state out of the agreement, Democrats said Tuesday they managed to still achieve some environmental wins despite RGGI cuts. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Va. lawmakers provide money to keep child advocacy centers open, amid declining federal funding
Posted in Virginia's News on May 21, 2024
The state budget recently signed by Governor Youngkin includes funding for child advocacy centers. As Roxy Todd explains, CACs work alongside law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys to ensure children are safely able to report abuse.
Virginia legislators ask for change at Riverside Regional Jail
Posted in Virginia's News on May 21, 2024
A recent job posting for superintendent at the Riverside Regional Jail, near Petersburg in Prince George County, is attracting the attention of a bipartisan group of legislators. Brad Kutner has more from those concerned with what formerly incarcerated folks say is inhuman treatment at the detention facility.
Predatory probate lending bill to become a law this summer
Posted in Virginia's News on May 21, 2024
This summer, people who come into inheritance money will have new protections against predatory lenders. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Youngkin’s record-breaking final slate of vetoes
Posted in Virginia's News on May 20, 2024
Virginia’s governor is breaking records with the number of vetoes he’s issued. Michael Pope reports.
The General Assembly is technically still in session…
Posted in Virginia's News on May 17, 2024
Members of the General Assembly may have left the Capitol. But as Michael Pope reports, they did NOT adjourn.
Benefits for families of injured veterans get complicated after Youngkin signs new budget
Posted in Virginia's News on May 17, 2024
Democrats and Republicans both gave up something to build a compromise budget for the Commonwealth this week. But changes to a program that supports the education of the family members of injured veterans were among sacrifices that are now causing folks to speak out. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
This week marks 70 years since “massive resistance” to Brown v. Board decision
Posted in Virginia's News on May 16, 2024
This week is the 70th anniversary of the Brown versus Board decision that led to the desegregation of public schools in Virginia and across the country. But as Michael Pope reports, it was only the first step in a long process in the Commonwealth.
Compromise budget includes money to keep tuition rates from spiking
Posted in Virginia's News on May 15, 2024
Members of the General Assembly struck a deal and approved a state budget this week. As Michael Pope reports, part of that was new money for higher ed.
Virginia House and Senate launch inquiries into colleges’ responses to student protests
Posted in Virginia's News on May 14, 2024
In addition to passing a budget this week, members of Virginia’s House and Senate launched separate inquiries into how state colleges responded to recent protests on their campuses. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
State lawmakers agree to raise teacher pay, but there’s a catch
Posted in Virginia's News on May 14, 2024
All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol this week to resolve a longstanding feud over the budget. As Michael Pope reports, the compromise includes raises for teachers.
Compromise budget doesn’t include RGGI provisions
Posted in Virginia's News on May 13, 2024
Lawmakers came back to Richmond Monday for a special session to approve a budget. And as Michael Pope tells us, the compromise does not include money for an environmental priority of the Democrats.
Skill games don’t make it into the budget, but advocates may have a glimmer of hope
Posted in Virginia's News on May 13, 2024
Lawmakers were back in Richmond Monday to pass a budget. Michael Pope tells us supporters of skill games are still waiting for on resolution of that issue, though.
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