As the sun begins to set on Governor Glenn Youngkin’s time in office, what his legacy will be is starting to take shape. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and more from this week in state politics and government.

Democrats in Virginia’s legislature tried once again to roll back tax exempt status for confederate heritage organizations this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin once again vetoed the effort. But even if it were to pass, First Amendment scholars fear the action may not hold up in court. Brad Kutner has more. 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has again vetoed legislation Virginia Democrats say will protect abortion access from future U.S. Supreme Court action. Republicans feared it would open up doctors to legal liability, but the bill’s authors disagree. Brad Kutner has more.

Controversy surrounding the Republican nominee to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor has been one of the top stories this week. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.

Firefighters often use water to put out a blaze, but in Augusta County a team of 11 men and women set a fire to ensure there’s enough water for one of Virginia’s natural features – the sinkhole pond. Sandy Hausman has that story.

Joining the U.S. military is a big decision – something not taken lightly, but one University of Virginia student admits she signed up by accident. Sandy Hausman reports on how that happened and what it means for her future.

April is “second chance” month, a national initiative to raise awareness around challenges that incarcerated individuals face after they are released. Finding a job can often be one of the biggest hurdles. There are several programs inside Virginia prisons to teach inmates skills, including a welding course at a prison in Bland County. Roxy Todd went there to observe the class and speak with students.