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One gubernatorial veto would’ve helped localities address issues with slumlords
Posted in Virginia's News on April 13, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed 26 bills lawmakers put on his desk this year. Michael Pope has this report on one of those vetoes for a bill aimed at cracking down on slumlords.
What comes next for state lawmakers following Youngkin’s vetoes and amendments?
Posted in Virginia's News on April 13, 2022
Governor Youngkin’s vetoes of 26 pieces of legislation are the most since 1998. They would’ve meant some new policies for the Commonwealth. Jahd Khalil has this report on the politics of the move.
Danville set to become first Virginia city with designated outdoor drinking area
Posted in Virginia's News on April 13, 2022
With spring weather finally coming around, you may be tempted to enjoy Happy Hour outside. But unlike Bourbon Street drinking in public is not legal throughout Virginia. However, as Mallory Noe-Payne reports, that is set to change for at least one Virginia city.
The debate over police use of facial recognition technology isn’t over
Posted in Virginia's News on April 12, 2022
Lawmakers are not done debating whether police should be able to use facial recognition technology. As Michael Pope reports, an amendment from the governor will keep this issue on the docket for weeks.
Full Disclosure Briefing: could a privatized alcohol industry be on the horizon for Virginia?
Posted in Virginia's News on April 12, 2022
Virginia is among a handful of states across the country that has direct control of alcohol sales. But now with an extension of to-go beverages, could privatization be on the horizon?
Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright have more on the state of alcohol sales in Virginia.
A new law changes the way Virginia counts absentee ballots
Posted in Virginia's News on April 11, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill that will change how election results are reported. Michael Pope reports.
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge wants to change its visitor demographic
Posted in Virginia's News on April 11, 2022
Nearly half the communities in cities adjacent to the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge are Black. But visitors are mostly white. To change that, the refuge is partnering with regional stakeholders, Indigenous communities and the city of Suffolk. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Va. News: Rappahannock Tribe land returned, browse and drink extension
Posted in Virginia's News on April 10, 2022
The option to browse and drink in Virginia will continue for at least another two years. And some of the ancestral land taken from the Rappahannock Tribe centuries ago is being returned. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Virginia’s unemployment rate is back to where it was pre-pandemic, but there’s a lingering question
Posted in Virginia's News on April 8, 2022
Unemployment is back down to pre-pandemic levels in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia part of national uptick in attempts to ban or censor books
Posted in Virginia's News on April 8, 2022
Nationwide, there was an unprecedented effort in the year 2021 to censor and ban books from public and school libraries and Virginia was not immune to that. That’s according to the American Library Association’s annual report, issued this week. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Youngkin rolls back Northam’s limits on single-use plastics
Posted in Virginia's News on April 7, 2022
Avoiding single-use plastic bottles and bags can be hard if it’s the only option around. State agencies had tried to phase them out, but those plans seem to be over now. Jahd Khalil has this report.
You can read Youngkin’s entire executive order here.
Va. News: Cemetery mystery, middle school recess
Posted in Virginia's News on April 4, 2022
Researchers are hoping the public can help them figure out who’s buried in a cemetery at the Booker T. Washington National Monument. And the long wait for recess may soon be over for middle school students in Fairfax County.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
How to go about providing tax relief to Virginians is a major budget sticking point
Posted in Uncategorized on April 1, 2022
Lawmakers will be returning to the Capitol Monday to finish balancing the books and finalizing a budget. But, as Michael Pope reports, serious divisions remain.
Tax breaks are biggest difference between state budget negotiators, but there’s a gap in SNAP funding, too
Posted in Virginia's News on March 31, 2022
State lawmakers return to Richmond on Monday. They’ll be there to start a special session focusing on the Budget. Jahd Khalil reports on another item they’ll have to address: money for an expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.
The Virginia Poverty Law Center has a SNAP calculator that can calculate whether a person qualifies for SNAP.
How much to spend on affordable housing is another debate state lawmakers face next week
Posted in Virginia's News on March 31, 2022
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond in an effort to balance the books. But, as Michael Pope reports, they’re divided over how much money to invest in affordable housing.
Pope & Schapiro: What to expect from the special session, Miyares’ opposition to Dominion offshore wind project
Posted in Virginia's News on March 31, 2022
Lawmakers are returning to Richmond for a special session on the budget, as teachers voice their support for equity programs and the attorney general voices his opposition to wind power.
Richmond Times-Dispatch political columnist Jeff Schapiro joins Michael Pope to break it down.
A gas tax holiday may not lead to savings for Virginia drivers
Posted in Virginia's News on March 30, 2022
Lawmakers will be returning to Richmond next week for a special session. And, as Michael Pope reports, one of the things they’ll be considering is a gas tax holiday.
There continues to be a lot of debate over curriculum in Virginia classrooms
Posted in Virginia's News on March 29, 2022
Education was a hot topic on the campaign trail last year. And, as Michael Pope reports, the issue remains at the forefront of a debate over what students should be learning in classrooms.
How the war in Ukraine could impact Virginia agriculture
Posted in Virginia's News on March 29, 2022
Agricultural industry figures gathered in Richmond Tuesday for the Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade. Jahd Khalil reports that even as they highlighted Virginia’s farm exports, the war in Europe cast its shadow on an important import.
Education spending remains one of the biggest budget challenges for Virginia lawmakers
Posted in Virginia's News on March 28, 2022
Lawmakers left the Capitol earlier this month without passing a budget, and House and Senate leaders remain divided on a number of issues. Michael Pope has this look at how education spending is a major budget debate heading into the special session.
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts expand home vaccinations to all
Posted in Virginia's News on March 25, 2022
Over 72% of Virginians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That number is even higher for Adults – 82%. Efforts to vaccinate the rest are continuing. Jahd Khalil tells us about a new program in Richmond.
Youngkin will consider hundreds of bills in the coming weeks
Posted in Virginia's News on March 25, 2022
The General Assembly session may be over, but the process of a bill moving from just an idea to becoming a law is far from over. Governor Glenn Youngkin still has hundreds of bills to consider, as Michael Pope reports.
Just how much should Virginians pay for solar energy?
Posted in Virginia's News on March 24, 2022
The dynamics of how solar energy will work in Virginia is far from settled. Michael Pope has this report on a debate over how much people should be charged for it.
State lawmakers remain divided on how to best address gun violence
Posted in Virginia's News on March 24, 2022
Governor Youngkin is urging lawmakers back to the Capitol to finish work on Virginia’s two-year budget. One item still on their to-do list is deciding the most effective way to spend millions earmarked to help reduce gun violence.
As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, Republicans and Democrats don’t agree on which state agency should oversee the funds.
Federal judge sides with parents of high-risk students in masking lawsuit
Posted in Virginia's News on March 24, 2022
One of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s first moves in office was to weaken school mask mandates. Some parents and administrators quickly challenged that move in court. Reporter Jahd Khalil has this update on one lawsuit that stood out from the others.
Will Governor Youngkin sign a police facial recognition bill?
Posted in Virginia's News on March 23, 2022
Police departments across Virginia may soon be using your Facebook photo to see if you are a suspect in a crime. Michael Pope reports.
A look at how reforms to pretrial detention are working in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on March 22, 2022
Last year, Virginia made a significant reform that prevented defendants from being automatically held in detention. Michael Pope has this report on how the reform is working.
Governor Youngkin’s pick to run elections in Virginia is already proving controversial
Posted in Virginia's News on March 21, 2022
Virginia has a new elections commissioner who will oversee voting in the Commonwealth. Michael Pope reports the appointment comes with some controversy.
Partisanship marked a 2022 session without any major accomplishments
Posted in Virginia's News on March 18, 2022
Lawmakers ended their General Assembly session without any major accomplishments. Michael Pope has this report on why.
Virginia’s community colleges find a new leader, as Youngkin wants more focus on workforce development
Posted in Virginia's News on March 18, 2022
Virginia’s search for a new head of the state’s community college system ended Thursday. Jahd Khalil reports that Governor Youngkin was not pleased with the process.
State lawmakers must work out a $3 billion difference between House and Senate budgets
Posted in Virginia's News on March 18, 2022
The General Assembly session is done and dusted. But as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers are still negotiating on the budget.
Virginia’s gas tax and the effort to reach a balanced budget
Posted in Virginia's News on March 17, 2022
Gas prices across Virginia are more than four dollars a gallon. As Michael Pope reports, that has consequences for lawmakers trying to balance the budget.
Governor Glenn Youngkin wants lawmakers to suspend the state gas tax for three months
Posted in Virginia's News on March 17, 2022
There are three big players in Virginia’s budget negotiations. On one side are Republicans who control the House and Governor Glenn Youngkin. On the other are Senate Democrats who held up much of the Governor’s agenda. Jahd Khalil reports on one signal about how those discussions are going.
Years-long battle over sacred Monacan site ends in preservation
Posted in Virginia's News on March 16, 2022
Members of the Monacan Indian Nation declared victory Wednesday in a years-long battle to prevent construction on a sacred spot along the James River.
As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, local officials have agreed to an alternative path for a water pipeline; one that archeologists say won’t impact native burial grounds.
A General Assembly rejection of a cabinet pick isn’t without precedent
Posted in Virginia's News on March 15, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial pick for Cabinet secretary was rejected by lawmakers, although he’ll be sticking around as an advisor. Michael Pope reports that this has happened only one other time in Virginia history.
Virginia students could soon get some say in statewide education decisions
Posted in Virginia's News on March 14, 2022
Public school students across Virginia may soon be getting more input into education policy. Michael Pope reports.
The biggest budget sticking point? What to do about the standard deduction
Posted in Virginia's News on March 14, 2022
Members of the General Assembly concluded their session without passing a budget. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: High-tech vegetable farm, school preservation efforts
Posted in Virginia's News on March 14, 2022
Efforts are underway to preserve a school built to educate Black children a century ago. And a high-tech vegetable farm will be producing its first crop near Danville later this year. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Despite some opposition, facial recognition measure moves forward
Posted in Virginia's News on March 11, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would allow police departments to use facial recognition technology. Michael Pope reports.
A scaled back virtual meetings bill is likely moving forward in Richmond
Posted in Virginia's News on March 10, 2022
During the pandemic, many local governments started conducting business virtually. Now as Michael Pope reports, some of that is about to continue into the future.
Poolside Math
Posted in Virginia's News on March 10, 2022
Later this month, college swim teams will take part in the NCAA Championship. The University of Virginia is favored to win many races thanks to high-tech training and advice from one of the world’s leading mathematicians. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Lunch debt legislation headed to Youngkin’s desk
Posted in Virginia's News on March 9, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is now considering legislation that’s passed the House and the Senate. As Michael Pope reports, one of those bills is about school lunch debt.
‘Medical sandbox’ legislation in danger of being dropped for the year
Posted in Virginia's News on March 9, 2022
Members of the Virginia state Senate are considering a bill that would expedite the approval process for prescription drugs and medical devices. Michael Pope reports that some senators have concerns.
Some state lawmakers want to roll back Virginia’s new police documents law
Posted in Virginia's News on March 8, 2022
Virginia has a new law that finally makes some police documents available to the public after the case has been closed. As Michael Pope reports, lawmakers are trying to roll that back.
Localities and natural gas: lawmakers weigh how much power city councils should have
Posted in Virginia's News on March 8, 2022
Lawmakers are debating how much power your local government has to prohibit fossil fuels. Michael Pope has more from Richmond.
Changes are on the horizon for Virginia’s Parole Board
Posted in Virginia's News on March 7, 2022
Last year, Republicans campaigned on cleaning up the Virginia Parole Board. Now, as Michael Pope reports, they’re making some changes.
Tax cuts and a balanced budget: it’s now or never for Virginia lawmakers
Posted in Virginia's News on March 7, 2022
Lawmakers are trying to balance the books before heading out of town Saturday. Michael Pope reports.
A voting measure for some Virginia active military members has been shelved for this year’s session
Posted in Virginia's News on March 4, 2022
The Senate is rejecting a bill that would allow some active duty military to vote in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: Recycled plastic roads, state helpline calls
Posted in Virginia's News on March 4, 2022
Some drivers in the Richmond area have been traveling over recycled plastic since last fall but most would never know. And the pandemic has brought much more work for the staff of a state sponsored helpline.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
‘Medical Sandbox’ legislation headed to the Senate floor
Posted in Virginia's News on March 4, 2022
As the pandemic continues to claim lives, lawmakers in Richmond are talking about taking steps to prompt medical innovation. Michael Pope reports.
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