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Researchers find simple solution to make stronger tape
Posted in Virginia's News on July 17, 2023
Most of us use tape regularly, from the packages we get in the mail, to moving boxes or even Band-Aids. Now, researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make tape stay on longer, as Roxy Todd reports.
AG Miyares shows support for lawsuit challenging CFPB
Posted in Virginia's News on July 14, 2023
A lawsuit heading to the United States Supreme Court might make dramatic changes to the regulation of financial institutions. As Michael Pope reports, that might help so-called predatory lenders in Virginia.
NWS Director talks hurricane prep and new Virginia position
Posted in Virginia's News on July 13, 2023
State officials will soon have access to additional federal resources when it comes to weather and emergency preparedness. Nick Gilmore explains.
How should Virginia deal with the fentanyl crisis?
Posted in Virginia's News on July 12, 2023
Drug overdoses are the leading cause of unnatural death in Virginia. And as Michael Pope reports, the state government continues to try new strategies to address the fentanyl crisis.
Scientists are learning more about the most endangered, and cutest, turtle in North America
Posted in Virginia's News on July 12, 2023
Bog turtles are the tiniest turtle in North America, and also the most endangered. Their habitats are disappearing. Roxy Todd went along with biologists who are researching how many of these rare turtles still exist.
Culpeper County’s sheriff is still in office despite federal charges
Posted in Virginia's News on July 11, 2023
The sheriff of Culpeper County remains in office even though he’s facing federal corruption charges. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Youngkin “not interested” in marijuana licensing structure
Posted in Virginia's News on July 10, 2023
Virginia started down the road to legalizing marijuana. But as Michael Pope reports, the destination remains out of sight.
Next step for Virginia’s gang violence prevention campaign: targeted ads
Posted in Virginia's News on July 7, 2023
Virginia is trying to crack down on gang violence. But opinions are divided about the strategy. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s first primary with ranked-choice voting garners mixed reviews
Posted in Virginia's News on July 6, 2023
Republicans and Democrats have been using ranked-choice voting in mass meetings for years to select candidates. But last month saw the first primary election with ranked-choice voting. As Michael Pope reports, reviews are mixed.
Summer break means some children go hungry. These school cafeteria workers feed them
Posted in Virginia, Virginia's News on July 6, 2023
Summer is a time when many families go on vacation or attend summer camp. But for kids who depend on school meals as their main source of nutrition, summer can be filled with hunger.
Roxy Todd spoke with school cafeteria workers who are spending their summer preparing breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner.
A calculation error shortchanging Virginia schools still hasn’t been resolved
Posted in Virginia's News on July 5, 2023
Lawmakers are still deadlocked over budget amendments for a fiscal year that started on July 1st. And as Michael Pope reports, schools may be taking a hit because of the impasse.
Progressive prosecutors won big in primary contests this week
Posted in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
One of the big winners in the recent primary elections was a group known as the Progressive Prosecutors for Justice. Michael Pope reports.
‘They brought me a long way’- Veterans with chronic pain find help through PREVAIL program
Posted in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
Last year, doctors at the Salem VA Medical Center began something new to help veterans with chronic pain. Roxy Todd spoke with some of the veterans who went through the program, to learn how, and if, it helped.
Pope & Schapiro: Taking a closer look at primary results
Posted in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
Virginia held primary elections this week – with General Assembly hopefuls now turning their attention to November.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the results from Tuesday’s elections.
Fears about cross party voting in Tuesday’s elections were unfounded
Posted in Virginia's News on June 22, 2023
Democrats were worried that Republican voters might influence the outcome of party primaries this week. But as Michael Pope tells us, those fears were unfounded.
COVID relief and the small town of Scottsville
Posted in Virginia's News on June 22, 2023
This week we’ve been taking a road trip across the state. We’ve been hearing what local governments have done with their COVID relief dollars. There’s been a new community grocery store, a new elementary school, a new bus line.
We wrap up today with a tour of Scottsville, south of Charlottesville, where the infusion of federal cash showed one small town manager the way things could be… Mallory Noe-Payne has the story.
After this week’s primaries, Virginia is looking at very competitive races this fall
Posted in Virginia's News on June 21, 2023
Now that all the legislative candidates have been determined in conventions and primaries, both parties are looking ahead to November. Michael Pope reports.
COVID relief and the Afton Express
Posted in Virginia's News on June 21, 2023
All this week we’ve been taking a road trip across Virginia — checking out what localities and state agencies are doing with their COVID relief dollars. One regional planner called it the largest investment from the federal government since the New Deal.
Today, we’ll take a bus ride over Afton Mountain, as Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Bristol and ARPA: a new school building
Posted in Virginia's News on June 20, 2023
We’re taking a road trip across Virginia — checking out what localities and state agencies are doing with their COVID relief dollars.
Today, we go to far southwest Virginia, where officials in Bristol are building a new public school for the first time in more than half a century. More now from reporter Mallory Noe-Payne.
Roanoke and ARPA: a community grocery store
Posted in Virginia's News on June 20, 2023
It’s been more than three years now since COVID-19 ground everything to a halt.
Part of the government response to the pandemic were several massive spending measures – including the Coronavirus Air, Relief and Economic Security – or CARES – Act. There was also the American Rescue Plan, also known as ARPA.
Much of that money flowed straight to state and local governments – in many cases to do with what they thought best. Local governments and planners have called it the new deal of our generation.
We’ll be taking a look at what Virginia has done with the funds – starting in Roanoke.
We’re going to learn a bit about what’s possible when local governments feel flush with cash. And we’re going to start in Northwest Roanoke, where the city chose to invest $10 million of ARPA funding to help build a grocery store. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Several senior members of the Virginia Senate face primary challengers
Posted in Virginia's News on June 19, 2023
Voters across much of Virginia are headed to the polls this week. As Michael Pope reports, several incumbents in the Senate are facing stiff primary challenges.
Voters are going to the polls this week for legislative and some local primaries. And the way those primaries are structured worry some party officials.
Roanoke and COVID relief: a community grocery store
Posted in Virginia's News on June 19, 2023
It’s been more than three years now since COVID-19 ground everything to a halt. Part of the government response to the pandemic were several massive spending measures – including the Coronavirus Air, Relief and Economic Security – or CARES – Act. There was also the American Rescue Plan, also known as ARPA.
Much of that money flowed straight to state and local governments – in many cases to do with what they thought best. Local governments and planners have called it the new deal of our generation.
All this week we’ll be taking a look at what Virginia has done with the funds – starting in Roanoke, as Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Pope & Schapiro: The history of incumbents losing to primary challengers
Posted in Virginia's News on June 16, 2023
Virginia’s primary elections are next week.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss some historical examples of incumbents who have been unseated in primaries.
Study aims to learn what could help babies exposed to opioids
Posted in Virginia's News on June 15, 2023
Researchers are hoping to learn more about what could help children exposed to opioids and other substances before they were born. As Roxy Todd reports, families across southwest Virginia will be included in a study that will follow children over several decades.
AI technology could help reduce car crashes
Posted in Virginia's News on June 14, 2023
Last year, 171 pedestrians in Virginia were killed in traffic crashes, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Researchers at Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute are trying to figure out if Artificial Intelligence might be able to prevent similar deaths. Roxy Todd reports.
Environmentalists may challenge Congress on clearance for the Mountain Valley Pipeline
Posted in Virginia's News on June 14, 2023
When Congress raised the debt ceiling, it also approved a provision that cleared the way for construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The measure told federal agencies like the National Forest Service to approve construction permits within 21 days and blocked federal courts from getting in the way.
Builders of the MVP immediately asked judges to throw out pending lawsuits that could have stopped the project – and environmentalists have until Thursday to object. Sandy Hausman reports on why they might prevail.
Long-term stats show a different crime narrative
Posted in Virginia's News on June 12, 2023
Fears of rising crime might be widespread. But as Michael Pope tells us, long-term crime statistics tell a different story.
UVA team tracks teacher retention post pandemic
Posted in Virginia's News on June 9, 2023
Virginia teachers returned to their classrooms in record numbers after the pandemic shutdown of 2020, but one year later they set a different record – leaving in droves. Sandy Hausman reports on research showing why so many left the classroom.
Pope & Schapiro: A busy week in environmental news and another shooting in Richmond
Posted in Virginia's News on June 9, 2023
It’s been a busy week for environmental-related news in Virginia – with the state’s Air Pollution Control Board voting to remove the Commonwealth from a regional greenhouse gas program.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, recap the week in politics and state government.
State lawmakers still at odds over Youngkin’s proposed tax cuts
Posted in Virginia's News on June 8, 2023
Washington’s standoff over the debt ceiling may have ended. But as Michael Pope tells us, the debate over budget amendments in Virginia is still ongoing.
A look at early voting numbers in primary elections later this month
Posted in Virginia's News on June 7, 2023
Voting is well underway across Virginia for primary elections later this month. Michael Pope has this look at the numbers so far.
You can see the analysis from the Virginia Public Access Project here.
‘I can’t count anymore’ A conversation about gun violence following Richmond mass shooting
Posted in Virginia's News on June 7, 2023
A shooting outside a high school graduation in Richmond has left a father and son dead, and five others injured. It’s a mass shooting, and police believe the shooter was targeting one person he knew. Mallory Noe-Payne spoke with community members about gun violence in the city and has this report.
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What’s next for opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline?
Posted in Virginia's News on June 6, 2023
Now that the Mountain Valley Pipeline has been given the green light as part of the debt ceiling deal, opponents are considering next steps. Michael Pope reports.
Air Pollution Control Board to vote on withdrawing from RGGI
Posted in Virginia's News on June 6, 2023
Virginia’s governor hopes to fulfill a campaign promise. Glenn Youngkin claimed joining with ten other states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was costing consumers’ money, and we should get out.
On Wednesday, the state’s Air Pollution Control Board will vote on that, as Sandy Hausman reports.
Full Disclosure Briefing: Virginia says you’re hired, no degree required
Posted in Virginia's News on June 6, 2023
Last week, Glenn Youngkin announced that beginning July 1st, state agencies will no longer require degrees, or give preference to those who have them, from job candidates for 90% of state jobs.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the implications for potential employees – as well as colleges that are already experiencing dwindling enrollments.
It’s looking unlikely that state lawmakers will pass budget amendments before July 1st
Posted in Virginia's News on June 5, 2023
Virginia’s next fiscal year is fast approaching. And as Michael Pope tells us, it could start with some uncertainty.
How an end to “prison gerrymandering” will impact Virginia elections
Posted in Virginia's News on June 2, 2023
As voters head to the polls in the June 20th primary, they’ll be casting ballots in new districts with new boundaries. As Michael Pope reports, those new districts will include people incarcerated somewhere else.
A former governor and their controversial union-busting tactic
Posted in Virginia's News on June 1, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is sending National Guard troops to the southern border in Texas next month, a move that critics say is politically motivated. Michael Pope tells us about a previous governor who used his powers as the commander-in-chief in a way that still invites controversy.
New data: productivity in Virginia is down, but hours worked is up
Posted in Virginia's News on May 31, 2023
New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a puzzling trend in Virginia’s economy. Michael Pope reports.
With a deadline looming, state lawmakers still don’t have an agreement on the budget
Posted in Virginia's News on May 30, 2023
Members of Congress may be closer to resolving the conflict over the debt ceiling. But, as Michael Pope tells us, members of the Virginia General Assembly are still at a standstill with their budget amendments.
The fans and critics of Virginia data centers
Posted in Virginia's News on May 25, 2023
Northern Virginia is the global hub of data centers. But Michael Pope tells us that notoriety is causing friction in some communities.
Some prosecutor primaries will be decided next month
Posted in Virginia's News on May 24, 2023
Voters will go to the polls next month to choose candidates in dozens of races across Virginia. Michael Pope reports some of those races will be for prosecutors.
Parole reform wins rare bipartisan support in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on May 24, 2023
With so much going on during the annual meeting of Virginia’s General Assembly, it’s easy to miss some important and sometimes surprising legislation.
Sandy Hausman reports the state is now moving forward with a rare bipartisan effort to reform Virginia’s system of parole.
Partisan endorsements in nonpartisan races
Posted in Virginia's News on May 23, 2023
Members of school boards are elected in nonpartisan elections in Virginia. But, as Michael Pope reports, that doesn’t mean the elections lack partisanship.
New report: Virginia needs to end “civil commitment”
Posted in Virginia's News on May 22, 2023
A new report calls attention to Virginia’s practice of incarcerating people even after their sentence has been completed. Michael Pope explains.
What is the “value” of an endorsement?
Posted in Virginia's News on May 19, 2023
As the June 20th primary approaches, candidates are receiving a series of endorsements. Michael Pope takes a look at what they mean.
Study looks at how dogs can help fight the spread of spotted lanternflies
Posted in Virginia's News on May 19, 2023
The invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread throughout Virginia, threatening vineyards. Researchers are training dogs to help sniff them out, as Roxy Todd reports.
Pope & Schapiro: Virginia fears of a national default
Posted in Virginia's News on May 19, 2023
Count Virginia lawmakers among those worried about a potential default on the nation’s debt.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the state budget and the week that was in Virginia politics.
Republicans and Democrats are confused by one Youngkin veto
Posted in Virginia's News on May 18, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking final action this week on a number of bills from the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports on one about power lines.
North Carolina’s abortion ban will have impacts in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on May 17, 2023
North Carolina’s new abortion ban is changing the dynamic here in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
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