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Virginia’s early voting period still draws mixed opinions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2024
Friday, Virginia’s presidential ballot will be finalized. And as Michael Pope reports, the first day of voting will happen later this month.
Virginia localities know it’s all about that (declining commercial real estate tax) base
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 4, 2024
Commercial property values are cratering across Virginia. As Michael Pope tells us, that’s creating a crisis for local governments trying to balance their books.
Virginia continues to face a shortage of health care workers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 3, 2024
Virginia’s medical sector has a shortage of workers. But, as Michael Pope reports, it’s a problem that some people are working to fix.
Virginia Democrats applaud housing proposals from Harris-Walz campaign
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 28, 2024
Democrats in Virginia are hoping the Harris-Walz policy proposals on housing will be a benefit in the election this year. Michael Pope reports.
Board of Ed passes controversial new school standards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 28, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin ran and won on a promise to address COVID-era learning loss. But with Standards of Learning test results staying relatively flat, the state Board of Education is looking to rewrite how Virginia grades schools. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia Republicans seeking more poll watching volunteers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 27, 2024
Republicans are ramping up efforts to keep an eye on voting this year. Michael Pope has a preview.
Virginia students face varying levels of funding
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 26, 2024
As students head back to school, they’ll be walking into classrooms that receive different levels of funding based on where they are located. Michael Pope explains.
You can find the VPAP analysis of state data here.
Students analyze what types of microplastics are in the Chesapeake Bay
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2024
Less than 10% of all plastics get recycled, and much of the rest ends up in rivers and oceans, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A group of Virginia Tech students spent the summer analyzing how much and what kinds of microplastics are in the Chesapeake Bay. Roxy Todd spoke with them about what they discovered.
Legislators open study into university land grabs that exploited Black Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2024
Virginia’s universities are recognized among the best in the nation. But their expansion has often displaced adjacent communities.
Now, a legislative committee is looking into what impact state universities had on their neighboring Black communities. Brad Kutner has more from the committee’s first meeting.
How artificial intelligence could improve doctor visits
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 21, 2024
Doctors spend, on average, two hours a day documenting their exams and consultations with patients. Many use a laptop to make notes, looking at a screen and not at the people in their care. Now, however, artificial intelligence may be changing that situation, as Sandy Hausman reports.
Youngkin celebrates modest increases in Virginia’s SOL scores
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin said he was pleased with Virginia’s 2023-24 SOL results at a press event Tuesday. And, as Brad Kutner found out, numbers show slight increases in test scores in most school divisions.
Pell Grants are available to thousands of Virginia inmates, many aren’t taking advantage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2024
People who are incarcerated across Virginia are about to start getting access to college classes. Michael Pope reports.
New poll: Harris has a small lead over Trump in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2024
A new poll from Roanoke College is the first from the school since Vice President Kamala Harris secured the top of the Democratic ticket. Nick Gilmore has details.
Some Virginia schools have already been ahead of new state cell phone free learning push
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 19, 2024
Virginia’s Department of Education released a draft policy Thursday that aims to make schools cell phone free for nearly the whole school day. Brad Kutner has more from one school in Richmond that got ahead of the curve and limited cell phone use in schools earlier this year.
New data shows a mixed bag in Virginia when it comes to job growth
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2024
Virginia’s job growth is going strong, according to the latest data from the federal government. But, as Michael Pope tells us, it’s a mixed picture for different parts of the Commonwealth.
Virginia’s solar industry continues to draw mixed reactions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 14, 2024
Solar power may offer a bright future of Virginia. Although, as Michael Pope tells us, some people are throwing shade on the industry.
Gold medalist Cole Hocker talks about living in New River Valley and competing in Olympics
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 13, 2024
One of the athletes who won a gold medal in this summer’s Olympics lives in Blacksburg. Roxy Todd spoke with him about the race that shocked running fans across the world.
New format shows nearly half of Virginia students live in poverty
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 13, 2024
Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of students considered “at-risk” by the Virginia Department of Education. Michael Pope explains that’s because state officials now have better data.
Virginia has a long tradition of crossover endorsements
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 12, 2024
Some Republicans in Virginia are crossing party lines to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. Michael Pope tells us this is part of a long tradition in Virginia politics.
Virginia Senator, Congolese refugee push ban on slave labor-linked procurement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 12, 2024
Concerns about the use of slave labor and subhuman working conditions were the subject of a recent Virginia Procurement workgroup meeting. The committee heard about the subject after a senator offered a bill banning the state’s purchase of materials made in such conditions. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Report: As Southern states ban abortion, Virginia sees increase of out-of-state patients seeking services
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 7, 2024
Virginia’s abortion clinics saw increased in-person and virtual visits in the first quarter of 2024. That’s according to a new report from the Society of Family Planning. Brad Kutner has more.
Youngkin declines to remove controversial GMU board member
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 7, 2024
The speaker of Virginia’s House of Delegates is calling on the governor to remove a member of the Board of Visitors at one of the largest universities in the state. Michael Pope reports.
New survey: AI struggles to understand some Virginia accents
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 6, 2024
Virginia has many different regional accents, which can sometimes create a problem with new technology. Michael Pope reports that artificial intelligence has a hard time understanding some Virginia pronunciations.
Mutts with a Mission
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 5, 2024
As college students prepare to leave for school, mental health professionals are gearing up to support those who find it hard to adjust to life away from home.
The challenge may be especially great at schools like the Virginia Military Institute where campus culture supports strength and self-discipline. This year, VMI will have a new approach to helping cadets, as Sandy Hausman reports.
COVID-19 virus detected in six wild animal species
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 5, 2024
Researchers have discovered the virus that causes COVID-19 is present in several wild animal species in Virginia. Roxy Todd reports the study has implications for how the virus may mutate, and jump between species in the future.
Youngkin says there’d be plenty of jobs in Virginia if Trump fires federal employees
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin says Virginia’s over 140,000 civilian federal employees have little to fear if former President Donald Trump’s promise to fire many of them comes true. Youngkin offered that reassurance after a recent state economic forecasting meeting where he spoke with Brad Kutner.
Election officials report a drama-free recount in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 1, 2024
Election officials across Virginia’s 5th Congressional district were busy Thursday. Brad Kutner spoke to some as the recount in the June Republican primary matchup between incumbent Congressman Bob Good and state Senator John McGuire unfolded.
A winner is expected to be declared Thursday evening.
Some Virginia police believe skill games are being operated illegally
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 1, 2024
After months of debate, state lawmakers didn’t legalize slot-machine style machines at convenience stores and truck stops earlier this year. And as Michael Pope reports, some law enforcement officials are worried that some machines may be currently in operation.
Agreement struck to release detained immigrants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2024
A settlement agreement may lead to the release of several people in Virginia caught up in the immigration system. A judge is set to consider the agreement in the next few weeks.
Michael Pope reports.
RNC chair says trust Trump on abortion, Virginia Democrats disagree
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2024
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley was in Richmond Wednesday morning supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. Among the promises made by Trump so far is a vow to let states decide for themselves on the issue of abortion. But, as Brad Kutner found out, not everyone believes the former president.
“Trump Force 47” is this year’s GOTV campaign for Virginia Republicans
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 30, 2024
Republicans are planning their strategy to reach voters in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview.
Report: Undocumented immigrants add nearly $700 million to Virginia economy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 30, 2024
A new report from a left-leaning tax group says undocumented immigrants add nearly $700 million to Virginia’s economy. The numbers are disputed by some, however, as Brad Kutner reports.
Virginia prosecutors weigh in on Harris and her record
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 29, 2024
The campaign of Kamala Harris for president is raising new questions about what it means to be a progressive prosecutor. Michael Pope reports.
Do data centers need more regulation in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 24, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are expected to consider the rapid expansion of data centers next year. Michael Pope has this preview.
Governor Youngkin to release energy plan later this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 23, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is putting together an energy plan for Virginia. Michael Pope has a preview.
How has Kamala Harris fared in Virginia polling?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 22, 2024
Now that Kamala Harris seems poised to get the Democratic nomination for president, how does she poll in Virginia? Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 19, 2024
Members of the state’s congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And, as Brad Kutner found out, officials in Richmond want it, too.
Pope & Schapiro: the RNC, new polling and campaign finance documents
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 19, 2024
Election season continues to ramp up – with new polling and campaign finance documents rolling out this week. Michael Pope chats with Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – about the week that was in politics and state government.
Trump shooting looms over Virginia Special Session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2024
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders used bold language in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and as Brad Kutner found out, it’s a feeling shared by some Virginia Republicans.
Third time’s the charm: Virginia legislators pass VMSDEP fix
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2024
After two failed attempts, the Virginia House and Senate passed a legislative fix to a veterans’ benefits bill in Richmond Thursday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Two new Virginia polls have Democrats worried
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2024
Public polling on the state of the presidential race this week seems to be moving in favor of the Republicans. Michael Pope has the story.
New FBI data shows a continued downward trend for violent crime
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2024
After a spike during the pandemic, crime is down significantly across the country. Michael Pope has the details for Virginia.
Here’s a link to that FBI data.
New campaign finance figures show millions on hand for some candidates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 16, 2024
Candidates for Congress are heading into a fall campaign season with millions of dollars cash on hand. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
New data shows prices are going down
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 15, 2024
The inflationary pressure that spiked prices in Virginia is finally turning around. Michael Pope reports that prices are going down.
Here’s a link to the new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
History is not on Bob Good’s side
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2024
The Republican primary in the 5th is heading to a recount. Michael Pope reports that history suggests it won’t change the outcome.
Jennifer Wexton is using AI to help her finish her term in Congress
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 11, 2024
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton is not letting health problems silence her for the rest of her term in office. As Michael Pope reports, she’s getting a new voice thanks to artificial intelligence.
You can see Congresswoman Wexton announce the news here.
Despite Virginia heat, some voters remain chilly on Biden
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 10, 2024
Virginia spent much of the last decade voting for Democratic Presidents but now Republicans in the Commonwealth are hoping a lack of enthusiasm for President Joe Biden could help flip Virginia this fall. And as Brad Kutner found out at a bus stop in downtown Richmond, they might get their wish.
Vincenz marker first to honor Virginia LGBTQ history
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 10, 2024
Virginia historical markers recognize people and places across the Commonwealth. But now one is noting LGBTQ history for the first time.
Michael Pope reports.
Virginia legislators, the formerly incarcerated celebrate earned sentence credit releases
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 9, 2024
Virginia’s prison population has been shrinking – the result of lower crime rates and criminal justice reforms shepherded by Democratic legislators over the last few years.
Republican Glenn Youngkin resisted those efforts during his term as governor until the recent budget cycle which saw one major reform finally get the green light. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia’s fentanyl task force has some tough questions to answer
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 9, 2024
The fentanyl crisis in Virginia is showing no signs of letting up any time soon. But, as Michael Pope reports, a new task force will be taking a look at the issue.
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