Archive for category Virginia’s News
Virginia’s oldest free clinic needs to sell its building in wake of federal budget cuts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 23, 2025

Richmond’s Health Brigade, formerly known as Fan Free Clinic, is looking to sell their building in the wake of federal budget cuts. Brad Kutner has this report on what’s next for the health care organization that first opened its doors in 1970 as the first free clinic in Virginia.
Fentanyl, overdoses and this year’s elections in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 22, 2025

One of the issues that candidates are talking about on the campaign trail is overdose deaths from fentanyl. Michael Pope reports.
Solar energy and the campaign trail
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 17, 2025

As power bills rise, the politics of energy are taking center stage in the race for governor. Michael Pope shines some light on the issue.
Pope & Schapiro: Jones and Miyares spar in likely only debate of the AG campaign
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 17, 2025

Democrat Jay Jones and Republican Jason Miyares met for a debate in the race for attorney general last night. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro were there and discuss the unusually anticipated debate and the week that was in state politics and government.
The latest campaign finance numbers show a tightening race for governor
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 16, 2025

Candidates are raking in campaign cash up and down the ballot this year. Michael Pope is following the money.
Here’s a look at disclosure numbers for the “A Safer Virginia PAC” from the Virginia Public Access Project.
Richmond area harm reduction boxes mark three months in service
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 15, 2025

About three months ago the City of Richmond began a new program, offering harm reduction and personal hygiene products for free at vending machines across the city. It got off to a bit of a rocky start. Brad Kutner has this report on how things are going now.
President Trump still hasn’t endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 15, 2025

President Donald Trump has yet to endorse Virginia’s Republican candidate for governor. Michael Pope asked what impact that might have.
Some Virginia ballots this fall won’t have any candidates on them
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 14, 2025

In addition to statewide races, several local elections will be decided by Virginians this fall – including school boards. However, Michael Pope reports some of those ballots don’t have any candidates on them.
Both gubernatorial candidates are in support of nuclear energy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2025

One issue that is bringing together Republicans and Democrats is nuclear power. Michael Pope reports.
New data: Democrats hold fundraising advantage in several key House districts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2025

Democrats are outraising Republicans in key races for the House of Delegates. That’s according to a new analysis from the Virginia Public Access Project. Michael Pope reports.
More than a billion birds migrated Wed. night, the highest number ever recorded by Birdcast website
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2025

Wednesday night marked a new record: the highest number of birds ever recorded migrating in one night in the United States. Over a billion birds were in the skies, according to data recorded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Birdcast website.
Those migrating birds could also use our help to avoid injury, as Roxy Todd reports.
Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates will debate tonight; here’s what to expect
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2025

The candidates hoping to become Virginia’s next governor are set to meet for a high stakes debate Thursday night. Michael Pope has a preview.
What a federal shutdown could mean for Virginia’s national parks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 2, 2025

Fall is normally the peak season for visitors to Shenandoah National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway has drawn two million people during past Octobers. But with the federal government shut down, communities in Virginia that rely on tourism worry those numbers may drop. Roxy Todd has been digging into what will remain open and has the details.
New report shows federal employment in Virginia was already dropping before the shutdown
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 2, 2025

As the federal government shutdown continues, a new report shows how many federal workers the government has lost so far this year. And as Michael Pope tells us, the rest of this year is likely to see even more shocking numbers.
New donors are largely funding this year’s gubernatorial election in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 1, 2025

Political ads are flooding the airwaves now that campaign season is in full swing. And, as Michael Pope tells us, those commercials are funded by a lot of new donors.
Here’s the analysis from the Virginia Public Access Project.
Have you received one of these “newspapers?”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 30, 2025

Election season isn’t just flooding the airwaves this year. Michael Pope tells us about the latest trend in direct mail.
New report: The collection of attorney fees in eviction cases has sharply increased in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 29, 2025

Trial attorneys are cleaning up on eviction fees, raking in money on people who are struggling to make ends meet. Michael Pope has more from a new report.
CDC tells Virginia health officials annual abortion surveillance report is on pause
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 25, 2025

Virginia law requires the Commonwealth to collect and report data on abortions that occur in the state. And while that data is usually sent to the Centers for Disease Control to be included in an annual report, Brad Kutner found out the agency is no longer accepting that data and the annual report may not be released.
“Value Pack 27” and the effort to help Virginia Democrats in red districts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 25, 2025

All 100 seats of the House of Delegates are on the ballot this year, although most of the money and attention are going to a dozen or so competitive races. Michael Pope has this report on some of the rural Democrats that are not receiving as much attention.
Virginia’s autism community responds to Trump administration’s Tylenol claim
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2025

President Donald Trump told the nation this week a common drug has been linked to an increase in autism and ADHD in newborns when used during pregnancy. But for Virginians who are members of and advocate for the autism community, the statement meant something much more. Brad Kutner has this report.
The Virginia Clean Economy Act is a big talking point on the campaign trail this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2025

The politics of power are on the ballot this year as voters determine what approach Virginia will take to handling increased demand on the energy grid. Michael Pope reports about how that issue is playing out in one of the most competitive House races on the ballot this year.
Youngkin promises negotiated fix for weight loss drugs as costs expected to increase
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2025

At the end of the 2025 legislative session, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed language that would have expanded weight loss drug access to those on Medicaid. Now, he’s promising a negotiated fix to the problem. Brad Kutner has more.
Federal data shows many Virginians are “rent burdened”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2025

Affordability has become one of the hottest issues on the campaign trail. And Michael Pope tells us housing advocates are worried about people who are “rent burdened.”
Virginia native selected as part of NASA’s latest astronaut candidate class
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2025

A Virginia native is part of NASA’s latest class of soon-to-be astronauts. Nick Gilmore spoke with him and filed this report.
Law experts react to Virginia’s high turnover of federal prosecutors
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 22, 2025

Federal prosecutors in Virginia are seeing some record turnover. Michael Pope has the story.
Pope & Schapiro: Virginia’s lengthy early voting window gets underway
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2025

Virginians will weigh in on statewide offices this fall – as early voting for the November elections gets underway. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.
A look at where lieutenant governor candidates stand on fundraising
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2025

The latest round of campaign finance numbers are showing the state of the race so far. Michael Pope tells us about money in the race for lieutenant governor.
New campaign finance numbers show a significant lead for Spanberger
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 16, 2025

Campaign finance numbers are revealing the shape of Virginia politics heading into this year’s election for governor. Michael Pope reports the latest disclosures show Democrat Abigail Spanberger has more than twice as much cash on hand heading into the fall election season.
A look at Virginia’s lengthy early voting period
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2025

Early voting starts on Friday. Michael Pope has this preview.
Virginia lawmakers will need to address the state’s high SNAP error rate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 12, 2025
Members of the General Assembly are about to face a choice: Either find a way to fix errors in SNAP benefits or pay the price. Michael Pope reports.
‘This is a serious matter’: Bipartisan legislators warn of federal cuts on Virginia’s budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2025

A bipartisan committee of Virginia’s House of Delegates met Thursday morning to release a report on impacts from federal budget cuts on Virginia. As Brad Kutner found out, the sobering meeting included multiple warnings from officials in leadership.
Could nuclear-powered data centers be headed to Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2025
Virginia is seeing a rise in data centers just as demand for power is at unprecedented levels. Michael Pope reports one way to power them on-site.
Home Builders Association praises Virginia legislative changes, looks to 2026 to address housing demands
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 10, 2025

Polling showed Virginians’ top concern ahead of the 2026 legislative session is housing affordability. Industry advocates praised recent legislative success and asked for more solutions at a Virginia Housing Commissionmeeting this week. Brad Kutner has this report.
New Census data is rosy right now, but some are worried about storm clouds on the horizon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 10, 2025

The latest Census numbers have some positive key indicators. But as Michael Pope reports, some are concerned about where those indicators may be heading next year.
Avula promises Mayo Island acquisition is a big step towards real improvement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 9, 2025

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and Governor Glenn Yougnkin were on Mayo Island Tuesday.
They were announcing Richmond’s purchase of the overgrown and unkempt land, putting it in a conservation trust which should see it maintained as a city park in perpetuity. Brad Kutner has this report.
Documenting the stories of clawhammer banjo players across Southwest Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 9, 2025

Three musicians are creating a digital map about the history of clawhammer banjo players of Southwest Virginia. Roxy Todd has their story.
The state of Virginia’s vaccine requirements
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 8, 2025

Vaccines are back in the news in the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy expressing doubt over their effectiveness at recent hearings. The comments come as Florida’s surgeon general asks his state to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and Virginia reported its fourth case of measles this year. Brad Kutner has this report.
Democrats are eyeing Virginia’s First Congressional District
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 8, 2025

Democrats are setting their sights on two Republican-held Virginia congressional districts they want to flip from red to blue in 2026. Michael Pope reports on one of those, the First Congressional District.
Virginia is giving away beehives to help promote pollinators
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 8, 2025
If you’ve been thinking of getting bees to help your garden or to produce honey, you can apply for a free beehive. As Roxy Todd reports, Virginia agriculture officials offer the hives as a way to help support declining bee populations.
Applications are due September 10th. You can find more information here.
Virginians can register to vote all the way through Election Day
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2025
Voters have more choices than ever in terms of when and how they cast their ballots. One of the recent changes is that voters can now register and cast a ballot on the same day. Michael Pope explains.
Richmond students protest gun violence
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2025
Virginia legislators take first look at possible AI laws ahead of 2026 session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 3, 2025

Virginia was among the first states in the nation to write new, online privacy laws. Now, as Brad Kutner reports, lawmakers are also asking if they should be ahead of the curve on artificial intelligence as well.
New data shows Virginia continues to lag behind national average on teacher pay
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 3, 2025
As students return to public schools across Virginia, some teachers are struggling to make ends meet. Michael Pope has the numbers.
Also, a note of disclosure – the Virginia Education Association is the primary funding source for Virginia Public Radio.
Subramanyam introduces bill meant to make ICE more accountable
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2025

Congress is considering an effort to force more transparency for immigration officials. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s top Senate Democrat wants to cover Trump cuts with weed tax revenue
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2025

Virginia decriminalized marijuana back in 2021, but the substance remains illegal to sell. Democrats in the legislature passed a legal retail market bill earlier this year only to have the effort vetoed. They’re now working toward a new package of legislation, as Brad Kutner reports.
How will turnout in Virginia’s college towns impact this year’s elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2025

Democrats are targeting 14 seats in the House of Delegates, hoping to flip from red to blue. Michael Pope tells us that a handful of those districts have colleges and universities.
High beef prices are good news for Virginia cattlemen
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2025

Virginians, like the rest of America, are feeling the burn of increased beef prices. Prices are at record highs. Brad Kutner looked into the impact on Virginia.
Dragonfly enthusiasts to celebrate superheroes of the insect world
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2025

Millions of Americans enjoy birdwatching, but relatively few spend time watching bugs. Dozens of them will gather in Virginia this weekend to compare notes and search for dragonflies. Sandy Hausman reports on why those insects might warrant our attention.
Will 2025 be another “wave election” year for Virginia Democrats?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 20, 2025

Will 2025 be a wave election for Democrats? Michael Pope reports on what that might mean.






