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Virginia Ranks Towards the Bottom in Education Spending Per Student
Posted in Virginia's News on September 9, 2021
Virginia is one of the wealthiest states in America. But as Michael Pope reports, it also ranks toward the bottom of the pack for education spending.
Statue Of Confederate Robert E. Lee Comes Down In Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on September 8, 2021
History was made in Richmond Wednesday, as a massive statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee finally came down. Jahd Khalil was there and has this report.
Other Virginia Localities May Soon Follow Roanoke’s Lead on Plastic Bag Tax
Posted in Virginia's News on September 7, 2021
Local governments across Virginia are considering implementing a new plastic bag tax. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Supreme Court Rules State Can Remove Lee Statue
Posted in Virginia's News on September 2, 2021
After a year and a half of legal battles the Supreme Court of Virginia cleared Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to remove a statute of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from downtown Richmond Thursday. Brad Kutner has more.
Republican Glenn Youngkin Rolls Out Tax Proposals
Posted in Virginia's News on August 30, 2021
Republican candidate for governor Glenn Youngkin is providing some more detail about what he might do if elected. Michael Pope reports.
New CNU Poll: Nine Point Lead for McAuliffe
Posted in Virginia's News on August 26, 2021
A new poll in the race for governor is showing a significant lead for one candidate. Michael Pope has details.
You can see the entire poll here.
Advocates Worry Virginia’s Broadband Plans Don’t Do Enough for Low-Income People
Posted in Virginia's News on August 25, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam and Democrats in the General Assembly recently appropriated hundreds of millions of dollars to expand broadband across rural parts of Virginia. But as Michael Pope reports, advocates complain that only a small fraction of that money is set aside for helping low-income people connect to the internet.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Taking Center Stage in Gubernatorial Race
Posted in Virginia's News on August 24, 2021
The FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine has created a new twist the race for governor. Michael Pope reports.
Citizen Commissioners Win in Mapping Debate
Posted in Virginia's News on August 24, 2021
The Virginia Redistricting Commission voted to start their maps from scratch Monday, instead of modifying current political districts, marking a victory for citizen commissioners. Jahd Khalil has details.
New Census Data Suggests Housing Construction is Bouncing Back
Posted in Virginia's News on August 23, 2021
New numbers from the Census Bureau show how the housing boom is shaping construction across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Some Localities in Virginia Throwing Shade at Solar Projects
Posted in Virginia's News on August 17, 2021
The future’s so bright for solar energy, some local governments want to put on shades. Many planning commissions and county supervisors across Virginia are considering restrictions on solar panels. Michael Pope reports.
Concerns Over Distribution of Funds for School HVAC Upgrades Heating Up
Posted in Virginia's News on August 16, 2021
Schools across Virginia are about to get federal stimulus money to help them pay for upgrades to their HVAC systems. But, some are concerned about how that money will be distributed. Michael Pope reports.
Can Confederate Monuments Be Recycled?
Posted in Virginia's News on August 16, 2021
As cities all over the South remove confederate monuments, most are also debating what to do with statues that weigh 8,000 pounds or more. In Charlottesville, members of city council have suggested melting them down and providing bronze to local artists who could make new sculptures from it.
We asked reporter Sandy Hausman to find out how that might work.
Asian Fly Threatens Fruit Crops, Vineyards and Everyone’s Back Yard
Posted in Virginia's News on August 16, 2021
Officials are asking for public help in tracking a bug that threatens Virginia’s fruit crops and vineyards. The spotted lanternfly, first seen here in 2018, is on the move – invading counties where it wasn’t found before. Sandy Hausman has details.
Advocates Lament Lack of Funding for Social Services at Community Schools
Posted in Virginia's News on August 13, 2021
Many advocates across Virginia are hoping local community schools could become a hub for social services. But, they’re dealing with a major setback. Michael Pope reports.
McAuliffe Not Saying Much About Right to Work… For Now
Posted in Virginia's News on August 12, 2021
Labor groups across Virginia are hoping that Virginia joins other states in ditching its controversial right-to-work law, which prevents employers from compelling employees to pay union dues. Michael Pope reports that that’s an issue former Governor Terry McAuliffe doesn’t have much to say about.
New Poll: McAuliffe Holds a 5-Point Advantage Over Youngkin
Posted in Virginia's News on August 11, 2021
The August temperatures aren’t the only thing getting hotter. The campaign for governor is heating up as the fall election season draws closer. Michael Pope reports.
Here’s a link to the poll.
General Assembly Agrees to Budget for ARPA billions
Posted in Virginia's News on August 10, 2021
The General Assembly approved a budget compromise between the House of Delegates and the Senate Monday, adding millions for public safety and law enforcement, but which amounted to a small fraction of the $4.3 billion legislators appropriated. Jahd Khalil reports.
State Democrats Send Eight New Judges to the Virginia Court of Appeals
Posted in Virginia's News on August 10, 2021
The Virginia Appeals Court is getting a makeover, including new powers and new judges. Michael Pope reports the Democrat majorities in the House and Senate have approved a diverse slate of new judges.
Equity Programs Debate Leads to Fireworks in the House of Delegates
Posted in Virginia's News on August 9, 2021
Legislators were in Richmond Monday to make a final decision on $3 billion of federal relief money. But, a debate over equity programs in public schools produced the bigger fireworks. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Going Behind Closed Doors to Come Together on State Budget
Posted in Virginia's News on August 5, 2021
Many lawmakers were hoping for a lightning fast special session this week. But, now members of the House and Senate are haggling over the details. Michael Pope reports.
House OK’s State Budget, But Virginia Senate Adds a Few Amendments
Posted in Virginia's News on August 4, 2021
The House of Delegates is moving forward with a massive spending plan to appropriate billions of dollars of stimulus cash. Michael Pope has details.
Members of the Virginia Senate say the stimulus spending plan the governor sent them isn’t good enough, and they’re suggesting a change that would help sheriff’s deputies. Reporter Michael Pope has more on their proposed amendments.
Lawmakers Working to Iron Out Wrinkles in Eviction Protections
Posted in Virginia's News on August 3, 2021
Lawmakers are back in Richmond trying to figure out how to spend billions of dollars in federal stimulus money. Michael Pope reports the spending bill is also expected to have language aimed at helping guard against evictions.
State Democrats Pushing for a Speedy Special Session
Posted in Virginia's News on August 2, 2021
Democrats who are in charge of the General Assembly are hoping to oversee a swift special session to spend billions of dollars in federal stimulus money. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Lawmakers Convene In Person For Special Session
Posted in Virginia's News on August 2, 2021
Legislators returned to the Virginia State Capitol for the first time since the spring of 2020. Reporter Jahd Khalil reports from the capitol.
Governor Avoids Mandates Despite Rising New Cases
Posted in Virginia's News on July 23, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam said he was going to stick with encouraging vaccination and other safeguards rather than mandating them in a variety of contexts Thursday, despite accelerating new cases. Jahd Khalil reports.
Federal Pandemic Aid: Advocates Call for More Affordable Housing
Posted in Virginia's News on July 23, 2021
Lawmakers will be back in Richmond next week to figure out how to spend $4 billion of federal stimulus money. One agenda item they’ll be debating is affordable housing. Michael Pope reports.
With Monday Vote, SW Virginia Stays Unrepresented on Redistricting Commission
Posted in Virginia's News on July 22, 2021
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission chose a new member Monday, leaving the commission without a member from Southwest Virginia. Jahd Khalil reports.
Federal Pandemic Aid: Advocates Push for Eviction Protections
Posted in Virginia's News on July 22, 2021
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond for a special session to determine how to spend more than four billion dollars of federal stimulus money. Some advocates want them to take action to protect people against evictions. Michael Pope reports.
Interest Groups Lining Up Proposals on How to Spend Federal Funding
Posted in Virginia's News on July 20, 2021
Lawmakers are returning to Richmond to figure out how to spend more than four billion dollars of federal stimulus money. Michael Pope has this preview.
UVA’s Innocence Project Calls on FBI to Take Another Look at 25-Year-Old Cold Case
Posted in Virginia's News on July 20, 2021
It’s been 25 years since two women were found dead at their Shenandoah National Park campsite. Now, the FBI has put up posters, hoping to generate new leads, but the Innocence Project in Charlottesville has another idea. Sandy Hausman reports.
Another Virginia Locality Implements Collective Bargaining Agreements Under New Law
Posted in Virginia's News on July 19, 2021
Local governments across Virginia are considering entering into collective bargaining agreements with their employees. Michael Pope reports.
Environmentalists Still Battling Fossil Fuels Despite Clean Economy Act
Posted in Virginia's News on July 16, 2021
The Virginia Clean Economy Act has been law in Virginia for a year now. However, many environmental groups are still fighting against natural gas projects. Michael Pope reports.
Northam Proposal Would See All Virginia Households Connected to Broadband by 2024
Posted in Virginia's News on July 16, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam proposed a historic investment in the state’s continued efforts to get Virginians connected to broadband Friday. Nick Gilmore has details.
Resignations, Injuries at State Hospitals Increasing
Posted in Virginia's News on July 16, 2021
A state health official updated lawmakers on the dire situation at Virginia’s mental hospitals Thursday, after she she told five of eight state-run hospitals to stop admitting new patients last week. Jahd Khalil reports.
New Book Explores Why Lack of Broadband Access Has Been a Struggle in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on July 15, 2021
The lack of broadband connection across parts of Virginia has been a source of concern for years. Now, a new book explores why. Michael Pope reports.
Marijuana and Firearms Updates at the Board of Forensic Science
Posted in Virginia's News on July 15, 2021
In a Wednesday meeting the Board of Forensic Science made regulatory changes in light of Marijuana legalization and was briefed on a backlog of firearms and toxicology cases. Jahd Khalil reprots.
Glenn Youngkin Still Not Ready to Answer Questions About Abortion
Posted in Virginia's News on July 14, 2021
Republican candidate for governor Glenn Youngkin is on the campaign trail talking to voters. But, he’s not answering questions about one hot-button issue. Michael Pope reports.
Fourth Circuit Says People Under 21 But Older Than 18 Can Buy Handguns
Posted in Virginia's News on July 14, 2021
In a win for Second Amendment advocates, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals sided this week with two Central Virginians in their quest to purchase a handgun despite being under the federally required age limit. Brad Kutner reports.
Will SW Virginia Still be Represented on the Redistricting Commission?
Posted in Virginia's News on July 13, 2021
As Virginia’s redistricting commission prepares for its first public hearings, one the commission’s most pressing issues is replacing one of its members and considering geographic representation on the body in the process. Jahd Khalil reports.
Rebuild VA Program Aims to Get Small Businesses Back on Their Feet
Posted in Virginia's News on July 13, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam is hoping a grant program for small businesses will help them stay open and reorient themselves coming out of the pandemic. Michael Pope reports.
Spanberger Talks Up Expanded Child Tax Credit, But Some Say More is Needed
Posted in Virginia's News on July 13, 2021
Central Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger held a round table in her district office Tuesday to discuss a new expanded child tax credit championed by the Biden administration. The mothers and child care providers in attendance were excited about the new benefit, but after a year and a half in a pandemic some are hoping for more support. Brad Kutner has more.
Northam Announces First Proposal for ARPA Funds
Posted in Virginia's News on July 13, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday that he wanted $353 million in American Rescue Plan funding to go towards small business recovery, in the first look into the budget proposal that will set the debate over how billions will be spent. Jahd Khalil reports.
New Book Examines Virginia’s Urban-Rural Divide
Posted in Virginia's News on July 12, 2021
The divide between urban and rural parts of Virginia is a frequent source of tension at the General Assembly. Now, a group of academics and business leaders is taking a look at that divide and what we can learn from it. Michael Pope reports.
VA News: Flooding Could Impact Child Asthma in Portsmouth, Fort Lee Barbers Go On Strike
Posted in Virginia's News on July 12, 2021
Two Virginia researchers say they’ve found evidence that associates frequent flooding with a higher incidence of asthma. And barbers at Fort Lee have walked off the job claiming their pay has been reduced. 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.
New VCU Poll: Black Virginians Twice as Likely to Face Economic Hardship During Recovery
Posted in Virginia's News on July 9, 2021
The pandemic is hitting racial and ethnic minorities harder in Virginia, according to a new poll. Michael Pope reports.
Unemployment Claims Down Slightly
Posted in Virginia's News on July 9, 2021
37,790 Virginians applied for unemployment again in a continuing claim, and 6,825 made an initial claim in the week ending July 3rd, according to numbers released by the Virginia Employment Commission Thursday. Jahd Khalil has details.
A Hot Mic Could Have Lasting Impacts on the Gubernatorial Race
Posted in Virginia's News on July 8, 2021
The politics of abortion are taking center stage in the race for governor. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Retirement System Sees Major Returns
Posted in Virginia's News on July 7, 2021
The Virginia Retirement System’s trust fund has reached an all-time high after large investment returns over the past year, representatives told the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Tuesday. Jahd Khalil reports.
Declining Birth Rates May Transform Virginia Schools
Posted in Virginia's News on July 7, 2021
The declining birth rate is having an influence over planning in school divisions across Virginia. It’s a discussion that’s playing out while lawmakers are trying to figure out what to do with stimulus money. Michael Pope reports.
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