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Lawmakers have again rejected a homeschool sports bill
Posted in Virginia's News on March 3, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin was elected on a platform of giving parents more choice. But as Michael Pope reports, homeschool students will not be joining public school sports anytime soon.
State Democrats using last-ditch effort to move forward amendments referendum
Posted in Virginia's News on March 3, 2022
Two significant changes to Virginia’s Constitution are being considered by the General Assembly. But it’s an uphill battle, as Jahd Khalil reports. He has this update on a last-ditch effort by Democrat legislators.
Medical debt bill likely headed to Governor Youngkin’s desk
Posted in Virginia's News on March 2, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin may soon consider a bill that would create a statute of limitations for medical debt. Michael Pope reports.
An effort to add party affiliation to Constitutional offices is dead
Posted in Virginia's News on March 2, 2022
Candidates for some offices in Virginia are identified by party affiliation and some are not. Michael Pope has this report on an unsuccessful attempt to add more party affiliation.
Facial recognition measure will soon be on Youngkin’s desk
Posted in Virginia's News on March 1, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin will soon be considering a bill allowing local police departments to use controversial facial recognition technology. Michael Pope has details.
Virginia Constitution language banning same-sex marriage will remain
Posted in Virginia's News on March 1, 2022
Voters will not have an opportunity to reject Virginia’s unconstitutional ban on gay marriage. Michael Pope explains why.
The same House subcommittee also killed a proposed referendum on the automatic restoration of voting rights of former felons.
An effort to roll back Virginia’s red flag law is done for the year
Posted in Virginia's News on February 28, 2022
Virginia has a red-flag law designed to combat gun violence. As Michael Pope reports, a Republican effort to overturn the law has failed.
A regulated marijuana marketplace in Virginia likely isn’t happening this year
Posted in Virginia's News on February 28, 2022
The effort to create a regulated marijuana marketplace is going nowhere, at least for this year. Michael Pope has more from the General Assembly.
Va. News: Foster bear moms, decertified police officers
Posted in Virginia's News on February 28, 2022
Almost four dozen police officers have been decertified in Virginia since a new law took effect last year. And wildlife officers are having success finding foster moms for orphaned bear cubs.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
Some state Senators want protective plexiglass in the chamber removed
Posted in Virginia's News on February 25, 2022
Mask mandates are being lifted in schools across Virginia. And as Michael Pope reports, COVID-19 protocols may also be changing in the state Senate.
Differences of opinion on what to do with Virginia’s grocery tax remain
Posted in Virginia's News on February 25, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin campaigned on eliminating the grocery tax. Now lawmakers are debating how much of it they want to eliminate. Michael Pope reports.
One in seven eligible adults have already accessed newly expanded Medicaid dental care
Posted in Virginia's News on February 25, 2022
It’s been a little over six months since Virginians with Medicaid also began receiving dental insurance. Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services estimates that in that time more than 100,000 people have gotten dental care.
As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, the next hurdle is getting more dentists to accept Medicaid.
An effort to end solitary confinement in Virginia is dead for this year’s session
Posted in Virginia's News on February 24, 2022
Lawmakers are rejecting an effort to end solitary confinement. As Michael Pope reports, they’re moving forward with a study instead.
Bill stripping citizen boards of permitting authority headed to House floor
Posted in Virginia's News on February 23, 2022
The House of Delegates is considering a Senate bill that would strip permitting authority from two citizen boards. Michael Pope reports.
The changing role of Cooperative Extension
Posted in Virginia's News on February 23, 2022
In the age of climate change, this country’s land grant universities are working overtime to assure that farmers can feed a growing world population. For Virginia State and Virginia Tech, that means reaching out to cities and to countries around the world. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Republican efforts to roll back voting access officially dead for this year’s session
Posted in Virginia's News on February 22, 2022
House Republicans began the session hoping to roll back some of the new voter access laws Democrats put in place over the last two years. As Michael Pope reports, they have been unable to make any of those changes.
Does Virginia need tax cuts? The debate is heating up in Richmond
Posted in Virginia's News on February 22, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are debating the need for tax cuts, and it’s a conversation that is getting heated. Michael Pope reports on the latest flare up.
House and Senate working to iron out differences in education budgets
Posted in Virginia's News on February 21, 2022
Lawmakers are trying to balance the books for the coming year. One part of the budget is a top priority for both parties: education. Michael Pope has more on the newly-released proposals.
Concealed carry law violation bill dies in state Senate
Posted in Virginia's News on February 21, 2022
Senate Democrats are standing in the way of House Republicans who want to expand access to guns. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: Pandemic relief water park, Albemarle County rowing team
Posted in Virginia's News on February 21, 2022
A Virginia town will have a water park thanks to pandemic relief money. And some Albemarle County teens are trying to make winter a little easier for elderly residents. 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.
State Senators want solar developers to study potential adverse impacts
Posted in Virginia's News on February 18, 2022
The growth of solar energy in Virginia is creating concern among many people about solar farms, potentially putting green space in conflict with green energy. Michael Pope reports.
A bill rolling back local employee collective bargaining faces unlikely odds in state Senate
Posted in Virginia's News on February 17, 2022
House Republicans are hoping to roll back some of the new labor laws that Democrats put into the code when they were in power. As Michael Pope reports, Senate Democrats are standing in their way.
Republicans and Democrats at odds over best approach to marijuana licenses
Posted in Virginia's News on February 16, 2022
The House of Delegates is considering a bill from the Senate that creates new licenses to sell marijuana. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Youngkin signs legislation allowing parents to decide whether kids wear masks in school
Posted in Virginia's News on February 16, 2022
Starting next month, masks will no longer be mandated in Virginia schools. Michael Pope has more from the state Capitol.
Effort to move up commercial marijuana sales moves forward in Senate, but future is hazy in the House
Posted in Virginia's News on February 15, 2022
Legal sales of marijuana could begin as early as September. Michael Pope reports on the potential change of plan.
Record donation should make VCU a world leader in diagnosing and treating liver disease
Posted in Virginia's News on February 15, 2022
Liver disease is a growing problem in this country, and Virginia Commonwealth University is hoping to fight that trend with the largest donation in its history. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Education advocates push lawmakers for higher teacher pay, school infrastructure investments
Posted in Virginia's News on February 14, 2022
As lawmakers try to balance the budget, advocates for schools are asking for an investment in public education. Michael Pope reports.
Effort to remove ban on same-sex marriage in Virginia Constitution clears Senate
Posted in Virginia's News on February 14, 2022
Gay marriage has been the law of the land for years thanks to a Supreme Court decision. But the Virginia Constitution still bans same-sex marriage.
Michael Pope reports an effort to change that took a step forward Monday.
The Senate also approved a constitutional amendment to allow the automatic restoration of voting rights for formerly convicted felons. But it also faces an uphill battle in the House of Delegates.
Va. News: Courts helping veterans, keeping cars safe
Posted in Virginia's News on February 14, 2022
Virginia Beach police are putting some extra effort into helping people keep their parked cars safe. And several city and county courts in Virginia are now providing specialized assistance for veterans facing criminal charges.
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.
House Education Committee fast tracks school mask mandate legislation
Posted in Virginia's News on February 11, 2022
Governor Youngkin’s executive order on school masking has met court challenges and resistance from school boards. But, as Jahd Khalil reports, legislation could achieve his goal instead.
What to do if your car is stolen and how to prevent that from happening
Posted in Virginia's News on February 10, 2022
Special agent Peter Lazear etches a car’s VIN onto a window to help prevent theft.
30 years ago, vehicle theft in Virginia was so common that the legislature set up a special program to stop thieves. Sandy Hausman reports on the program’s success so far and where it may be headed.
State Republicans working to pull Virginia out of RGGI
Posted in Virginia's News on February 10, 2022
Republicans now in control of the House of Delegates want to roll back much of the environmental legislation approved by Democrats when they were in power. But, as Michael Pope reports, they’re going to hit a blue wall in the Senate.
Sexually explicit material notification legislation may be headed for a gubernatorial signature
Posted in Virginia's News on February 9, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin may soon be receiving a bill that would allow him to deliver on a campaign promise to notify parents when their children will be learning about sexually explicit material. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.
School mask mandate legislation likely headed to Youngkin’s desk
Posted in Virginia's News on February 9, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin may soon be considering a bill that would prohibit local school boards from issuing mask mandates. Michael Pope reports.
One charter school bill backed by the governor is most likely dead for this year’s session
Posted in Virginia's News on February 9, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin wants 20 new charter schools in Virginia. Three major bills to get that done have been introduced. Jahd Khalil reports that one bill was sent to the full House of Delegates, but another of the Governor’s bills died Wednesday.
State Senate rejects Andrew Wheeler nomination
Posted in Virginia's News on February 8, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is dealing with a major setback. The state Senate rejected one of his key cabinet nominees Wednesday. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Youngkin’s promise of cutting the grocery tax could be in trouble
Posted in Virginia's News on February 8, 2022
One of the governor’s top priorities for cutting taxes may be in trouble. Michael Pope explains why.
Regional charter schools legislation passes House education committee
Posted in Virginia's News on February 7, 2022
Key pieces of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Charter School agenda have been voted down by the state Senate, which is controlled by Democrats. Jahd Khalil has this update on where things stand on the House side.
House Republicans eyeing new rules for the use of natural gas
Posted in Virginia's News on February 7, 2022
Now that Republicans are in control of the House of Delegates, they’re taking a different approach to environmental issues. Michael Pope has this report about potential new rules around natural gas.
State lawmakers working to crack down on unsolicited, explicit photos
Posted in Virginia's News on February 7, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would crack down on cyber-flashing, unsolicited pictures that often pop up on smartphones. Michael Pope explains.
State lawmakers mull solutions for complicated absentee voting structure
Posted in Virginia's News on February 4, 2022
The pandemic has upended much of modern life. And as Michael Pope reports, it’s also created havoc with election returns.
Senate committee kills “divisive concepts” bill, members poised to kill House version, too
Posted in Virginia's News on February 4, 2022
Lawmakers are divided over what, exactly, is divisive. Michael Pope explains.
Va. News: Norfolk flooding app, Danville U.S. Civil Rights Trail stop
Posted in Virginia's News on February 4, 2022
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail will now feature a third stop in Virginia with the addition of a site in Danville. And a new app will help drivers in Norfolk avoid flooded streets. 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.
House of Delegates could debate Senate solitary confinement bill in the coming weeks
Posted in Virginia's News on February 3, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create new limitations on how long inmates can be held in solitary confinement in Virginia prisons. Michael Pope reports the bill is facing a tough time in the House.
Bill allowing students to access their transcripts despite unpaid debt clears state Senate
Posted in Virginia's News on February 2, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would change how colleges and universities handle transcripts. Michael Pope reports.
The effort to identify and memorialize Virginia Green Book locations
Posted in Virginia's News on February 2, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would add historic markers on sites listed in African American travel guides. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Republicans want to roll back the state’s 45-day early voting period
Posted in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Virginia now has early voting. But lawmakers are divided about how early people should be able to vote. Michael Pope reports.
Senate Democrats could block Wheeler nomination later this week
Posted in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Members of the General Assembly rarely reject a nominee for the governor’s Cabinet. But, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers may be poised to say no to a controversial pick.
Religion references frame House debate on Republican proposal to stop minimum wage increases
Posted in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
The minimum wage in Virginia is now $11 an hour. It’s supposed to go up to $12 next year, unless a Republican bill passes. Jahd Khalil has this report from the Capitol.
State lawmakers are working to regulate predatory small business loans
Posted in Virginia's News on January 31, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would regulate a currently unregulated set of business loans that some say are predatory. Michael Pope reports.
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