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Outmigration is still worrying some Virginia lawmakers
Posted in Virginia's News on December 28, 2023
Virginia lawmakers continue to worry about the number of people leaving the Commonwealth. Michael Pope has the details.
Governor Youngkin proposes more than $400 million for childcare efforts
Posted in Virginia's News on December 27, 2023
Childcare is expected to be a major topic of conversation for the upcoming General Assembly session. Michael Pope reports.
Only Democratic legislator from Virginia’s western half shares priorities for 2024
Posted in Virginia's News on December 27, 2023
Delegate Sam Rasoul is the only Democratic legislator from the western half of Virginia who will head to the General Assembly next month.
Brad Kutner spoke to him about his priorities for the region and what he hopes to accomplish as the chair of the House’s Education committee.
2024’s lesser-known proposed amendments to Virginia’s Constitution
Posted in Virginia's News on December 27, 2023
Members of both political parties are hopeful they can soon add new amendments to Virginia’s state constitution. While you may have heard about some headline making constitutional amendments already, Brad Kutner took a look at lesser-known proposals that will go before the legislature next month.
Is it time for a millionaire tax in Virginia?
Posted in Virginia's News on December 19, 2023
This week, the governor will outline his proposal for the next budget. And as Michael Pope reports, some are calling for him to finally do something about Virginia’s tax code.
A new Virginia sports arena is raising questions about the use of public funding for such projects
Posted in Virginia's News on December 18, 2023
Should public money be used to finance sports venues? Michael Pope reports it’s likely to be a hot topic at the state capitol.
State lawmakers to take another look at “skill games” next month
Posted in Virginia's News on December 14, 2023
Gambling will be one of the many topics of conversation when members of the General Assembly return to Richmond next month. Michael Pope has this update on machines you might have seen at your local convenience store.
Privacy concerns still surround some smart toys. Experts have these tips for protecting kids
Posted in Virginia's News on December 13, 2023
Holiday gift giving is upon us, and for many kids that means toys. As Roxy Todd reports, there are a growing number of smart toys on the market that you may want to do a bit of research about before gifting to kids.
Will state lawmakers require paid sick leave next month?
Posted in Virginia's News on December 13, 2023
One of the topics lawmakers will consider when they return to the Capitol next month is requiring businesses offer five paid sick days every year. Michael Pope reports.
More money is on the way for community service boards across Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is trying to figure out ways to fix a broken mental health system. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Cold Case Database growing and providing leads
Posted in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023
Virginia’s Cold Case Database went online in June of 2022. Now, a year-and-a-half after its launch, Craig Wright examines the growth of the site and whether it’s paying dividends.
JLARC: Admissions to Virginia’s psychiatric hospitals are way up
Posted in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023
Virginia’s mental health system continues to create challenges for state leaders. Michael Pope has details from a new state report.
Parents ask Supreme Court of Virginia to force Attorney General to investigate state’s special needs education system
Posted in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023
Two families of special needs kids in Fairfax County are asking Virginia’s highest court to force Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate the state’s support systems for kids like theirs. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
State lawmakers will likely revisit license plate readers next month
Posted in Virginia's News on December 8, 2023
Privacy advocates are worried about a new wave of license plate readers deployed across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Appeals court appears unlikely to side with Virginia mobile home park in immigration liability dispute
Posted in Virginia's News on December 8, 2023
Should a landlord be criminally liable for renting to undocumented people? That’s an argument a Richmond-based federal appeals court seemed unlikely to agree with after a Fairfax County mobile home park asked tenants for their immigration status. Brad Kutner has more.
Most coal fired power plants in Virginia have closed. What happens to the buildings after they shut down?
Posted in Virginia's News on December 8, 2023
How long will we produce electricity from coal? It’s a question being debated at the Climate Conference in Dubai. Here in Virginia, production of electricity from coal has dropped over the past 15 years. Our state now gets most of its electricity from nuclear and natural gas.
But what happens to communities when their coal-fired power plants close? It’s a question Roxy Todd went asking in Giles County, not far from the West Virginia line.
New study: Virginia has a growing number of news deserts
Posted in Virginia's News on December 7, 2023
Weekly newspapers are often a key way for a community to follow high school sports or the local obituaries. Michael Pope reports that Virginia has a growing number of news deserts.
You can see the full report here.
Democrats will get to fill vacancies on the powerful State Corporation Commission next month
Posted in Virginia's News on December 6, 2023
One of the consequences of Democrats taking control of the General Assembly is that Republicans will have no say in who serves on the State Corporation Commission. Michael Pope explains why.
Could a minimum wage increase be on the horizon for 2024?
Posted in Virginia's News on December 5, 2023
One of the first agenda items for Democrats who will soon take control of the General Assembly is raising the minimum wage. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia AG sides with religious parents in federal appeal over LGBTQ books in schools
Posted in Virginia's News on December 5, 2023
Parental rights isn’t just a hot topic in Virginia. One Maryland county has gone as far as integrating LGBTQ-inclusive books in their English language curriculum as young as kindergarten. That school system was sued by religious families, and Tuesday morning the fight came to Richmond’s Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. That’s where Virginia, via Attorney General Jason Miyares, also got involved, as Brad Kutner reports.
The 2025 gubernatorial contest is taking shape
Posted in Virginia's News on December 4, 2023
The election of 2023 is barely over, and, as Michael Pope tells us, the politics of election 2025 are already taking shape.
State lawmakers will consider a bill in 2024 that would make prison calls free
Posted in Virginia's News on December 1, 2023
Criminal justice will be a major topic of discussion when lawmakers return to the Capitol next month. Michael Pope tells us about a bill that would allow people who are incarcerated to make free telephone calls and emails.
Orange County sees red over plans for major development
Posted in Virginia's News on December 1, 2023
Orange County is known for scenery and history. It’s home to the James Madison Museum, Montpelier and the Wilderness Battlefield, but it may soon be known for another fight – this one over the public’s right to information about planned development. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Va. AG to wants tougher fentanyl dealing penalties, more money for prisons
Posted in Virginia's News on December 1, 2023
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said he’d ask for tougher penalties for fentanyl-related drug dealers. It’s a tough on crime approach Virginia Republicans have long ran on, but those who deal with the fallout from drug addiction say that’s the wrong approach. Brad Kutner has more.
Could state lawmakers finally implement a marijuana marketplace?
Posted in Virginia's News on November 30, 2023
As lawmakers prepare to return to the Capitol, one issue is certain to come up again in the next General Assembly — marijuana. Michael Pope reports.
Youngkin tells university presidents he’s “extremely worried” about a lack of free speech at state schools
Posted in Virginia's News on November 30, 2023
Virginia’s governor spoke Wednesday at a meeting of university administrators convened by the state Department of Education. The topic: free speech and intellectual diversity. Sandy Hausman reports on what Glenn Youngkin had to say and why he might be so concerned about the subject.
Suit against insulin manufacturers spurs health care reform in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on November 29, 2023
Three Virginia counties have filed federal lawsuits claiming the country’s biggest insulin manufacturers and the companies that work with them conspired to control the drug’s price. The suits are inspiring one Democratic Virginia elected official to revisit healthcare costs during the next session. Brad Kutner has more.
Will an assault-style weapons ban pass in 2024?
Posted in Virginia's News on November 29, 2023
On the campaign trail, candidates talked often about crime and preventing gun violence. Now, as Michael Pope reports, they’ll be considering legislation to fulfill campaign promises.
Abortion amendment will be in the spotlight during upcoming session
Posted in Virginia's News on November 28, 2023
Now that Democrats have won control of the General Assembly, one of their first priorities will be protecting abortion rights. Michael Pope reports.
What should Virginians expect from the 2024 General Assembly?
Posted in Virginia's News on November 27, 2023
In January, Democrats will take control of the General Assembly for the last two years of a Republican administration. Michael Pope has this preview.
UVA study could help rural residents lose weight
Posted in Virginia's News on November 24, 2023
A recent report found 68% of adults in this state were obese or overweight, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some forms of cancer. The problem is especially bad in rural areas, prompting an offer of help from the University of Virginia. Sandy Hausman has that story.
You can find more information about the study here.
The relationship between the new House speaker and the governor got off to a rocky start
Posted in Virginia's News on November 22, 2023
The House of Delegates is about to get a new Speaker of the House. And as Michael Pope reports, he starting out with a strained relationship with the governor.
Youngkin honors Virginia’s native tribes in annual Thanksgiving ceremony
Posted in Virginia's News on November 22, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin welcomed members from two of Virginia’s Native American tribes to the executive mansion Wednesday morning. The event honors the bond between early Virginians and the local tribes who’ve inhabited the region for thousands of years. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
The history of Thanksgiving is probably not what you think
Posted in Virginia's News on November 21, 2023
This week, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving. As Michael Pope tells us, the holiday has a complicated history.
State lawmakers getting an early start on filing legislation and constitutional amendments
Posted in Virginia's News on November 20, 2023
The General Assembly session is only a few weeks away, and lawmakers are already starting to introduce legislation. Michael Pope says two constitutional amendments are among the first pieces.
Among the other early legislation filed Monday are bills to increase the minimum wage and to ban the sale of assault-style firearms. Democrats filed those. A bill to prevent enforcement of electric vehicle and emissions requirements was filed by a Republican Delegate.
General Assembly seniority rankings will carry extra significance in 2024
Posted in Virginia's News on November 17, 2023
The incoming members of the General Assembly may all be walking into the Capitol at the same time. But as Michael Pope tells us, they will all have different seniority rankings.
Residents challenge Chesterfield County Senator’s residency
Posted in Virginia's News on November 17, 2023
A handful of Chesterfield County residents have filed a lawsuit which could impact the future of Senator Ghazala Hashmi. Brad Kutner spoke with legal experts and one former delegate who have been involved in similar fights, and he’s got this report from Richmond.
Virginia county famous for transgender legal fight passes Youngkin’s ‘model policy’
Posted in Virginia's News on November 16, 2023
Years after a rural Virginia county became the frontline for transgender students’ bathroom use, Governor Glenn Youngkin released a new set of policies he argues ensure privacy, dignity, and respect for students and parents.
Transgender kids and their parents disagree. And Brad Kutner reports local school boards are now trying to find a path forward.
New report examines “islands of disadvantage” in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on November 16, 2023
Wealthy areas in Virginia are often right across the street from pockets of poverty, according to a new report. Michael Pope has the story.
A look at the General Assembly’s new leadership for 2024
Posted in Virginia's News on November 15, 2023
Now that the election is over, newly elected members of the General Assembly are choosing who will lead them. Michael Pope has the story.
What can we expect from the upcoming winter?
Posted in Virginia's News on November 15, 2023
We’re in the middle of fall y’all – but a lot of people are already looking ahead to what the winter months will bring. Nick Gilmore spoke with a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Blacksburg for this winter outlook.
You can find more information about how to prepare for the winter months ahead here.
What happened in school board elections across the state last week?
Posted in Virginia's News on November 14, 2023
In recent years, school board politics have taken on a new sense of urgency and partisanship among voters. Michael Pope tells us about the most recent election results.
UVA remembers three student athletes gunned down one year ago
Posted in Virginia's News on November 14, 2023
On Monday, the University of Virginia observed the first anniversary of a shooting that killed three student athletes and wounded two other people.
Sandy Hausman reports on how the school remembered D’Sean Perry, Lavel Davis and Devin Chandler.
Former leaders give perspective as General Assembly prepares to pick new leadership
Posted in Virginia's News on November 9, 2023
Voters have weighed in on which party should lead Virginia’s House and Senate. Now, as Michael Pope tells us, the new Democratic majority is going to have to vote on which members should have leadership positions.
The search for quality candidates for 2025 is already underway
Posted in Virginia's News on November 8, 2023
Democratic candidates won in competitive races across Virginia this year, thanks in part to the debate over abortion rights. But as Michael Pope tells us, candidate recruitment might have also played a role.
Deeds and other Democrats win big in Albemarle County
Posted in Virginia's News on November 8, 2023
Democrats fared well in Albemarle County yesterday, as did liberal candidates in a controversial school board race. Leading the pack of winners – Senator Creigh Deeds, who will return to Richmond as a senior lawmaker. He told reporter Sandy Hausman that a strong showing by fellow Democrats was a rebuke of Governor Glenn Youngkin.
A quarter of General Assembly races this year are uncontested
Posted in Virginia's News on November 6, 2023
Voting for this fall’s General Assembly elections ends Tuesday. And as Michael Pope tells us, some candidates on the ballot have no challenger.
NAACP says docs show Youngkin administration acts arbitrarily when restoring voting rights
Posted in Virginia's News on November 6, 2023
The NAACP of Virginia scored a partial win over the weekend against Governor Glenn Youngkin in their Freedom of Information Act fight over the governor’s felon rights enfranchisement activity. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
*Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from the governor’s office.
This year’s election could determine the fate of early voting in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on November 3, 2023
Among the potential fallout from this month’s election could be the fate of early voting in Virginia. Michael Pope explains why.
Virginia election officials are ready for (almost) anything
Posted in Virginia's News on November 3, 2023
Virginia’s 2023 election may not have a state-wide office on the ballot, but there are 140 legislative seats, and plenty of local elections. Brad Kutner spoke with election officials about the counting process and when we can expect results Tuesday night.
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