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Are secret campaign recordings here to stay?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 14, 2023
Increasingly, the campaign trail is a place where secretly recorded audio is becoming part of elections. Michael Pope reports.
Prison inmate says she must sue for bathroom access
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 11, 2023
Seven years ago, the state settled a lawsuit filed by women at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. They complained of inadequate medical care and reported being denied access to bathrooms. Cells at that prison do not contain toilets, so the state agreed to leave doors unlocked most of the time so prisoners could use the facilities.
Now, an inmate at the Women’s Correctional Center in Goochland is suing for the same right. Sandy Hausman reports.
Governor Youngkin and the exit strategy from multistate pacts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 11, 2023
Virginia’s governor is working to remove the Commonwealth from multistate organizations. Michael Pope reports.
Other states are having an impact on Virginia elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 10, 2023
The Virginia election may be looking to other states for inspiration. Michael Pope reports.
How a long-standing labor law in Virginia could impact elections this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 9, 2023
Labor issues have taken an increased role in politics in recent years now that employees of local governments have started unionizing. Michael Pope reports that labor issues are also taking a role on the campaign trail this year.
Abortion is likely to be a top issue on the campaign trail this fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 8, 2023
Abortion rights are a top topic this year as voters head to the polls to select candidates for the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope reports on how Republicans are hoping to use the issue in one toss-up race.
Are bear encounters on the increase?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 7, 2023
Social media posts featuring bears encroaching on neighborhoods and wandering through city streets, could lead one to conclude that these occurrences are on the uptick. But are they?
Craig Wright found an expert to lay out the “bear” facts.
How will parental rights play into this year’s elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 7, 2023
On the campaign trail, Republicans are hoping the issue of parents’ rights will help them win control of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope has more.
A new tick is spreading through Virginia, threatening livestock, wildlife and maybe people
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 4, 2023
A new kind of tick has been spreading across the United States. It may have come from Australia or New Zealand, and it turned up in Virginia in 2018.
Sandy Hausman reports on what makes the Asian longhorn especially scary and why a professor at Virginia Tech feels he was meant to help protect people and animals from the tiny brown biter.
New poll: Men more likely to prefer Republican control, women Democratic in General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 4, 2023
Voting in the election for the General Assembly starts later this month, and control of the House and Senate are at stake. Michael Pope reports on some new polling data on the election.
New report: Virginia’s prison population is growing older
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 3, 2023
The population of people incarcerated in Virginia is getting older. Michael Pope is taking a look at the data.
You can find the report here.
What an owl knows
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 3, 2023
Virginia is home to eight different kinds of owls – secretive creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries.
Like other wild things, they face an uncertain future, but a Charlottesville author says there are things you can do to save owls.
Sandy Hausman spoke with her and filed this report.
A study of mice suggests light therapy could be useful in treating Alzheimer’s disease
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 3, 2023
Scientists at the University of Virginia report an intriguing discovery with regard to Alzheimer’s disease. Sensitivity to light may throw off patients’ natural waking and sleeping cycles, making it more difficult for the brain to function. Sandy Hausman has that story.
An expensive primary season points to an expensive general election season
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2023
The primary election that happened earlier this summer was historic in many ways. Michael Pope reports that it broke campaign finance records.
State lawmakers are running out of time for budget amendments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 1, 2023
Now that an amended state budget is more than a month late, negotiators are running out of time to cut a deal. Michael Pope reports.
The next Virginia Senate could be one of its most diverse
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2023
Voters across Virginia will head to the polls this November to elect members of the General Assembly. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’ll have a much more diverse slate of candidates this year.
Advocates worry child poverty rates in Virginia are going to spike
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 28, 2023
Child poverty fell to a historic low in Virginia last year. But, as Michael Pope reports, advocates are worried the numbers are about to spike.
How safe are electric scooters on college campuses?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 27, 2023
How safe are electric scooters on college campuses? As Roxy Todd reports, a new study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute looks at how some accidents could be avoided.
One married couple is looking to make history in the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 27, 2023
Voters across Virginia are hearing from candidates ahead of the November election. But voters in Suffolk are hearing from two candidates who have a close and potentially historic relationship. Michael Pope reports.
Democrats focus on issues from abortion to gun control ahead of November elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2023
Democrats have a slim majority in the state Senate, and they are hoping to keep control this year. Michael Pope tells us how party leaders are trying to outline the issues.
This year’s legislative elections might be historically expensive
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2023
This election year is shaping up to be the most expensive legislative election cycle in Virginia history. Michael Pope is following the money.
State lawmakers divided on what to do with budget surplus
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 24, 2023
Virginia’s latest financial forecast shows a growing budget surplus. As Michael Pope reports, that’s changing the ongoing discussion about the budget impasse.
Teaching people with autism to drive
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 21, 2023
One of every 36 kids in this country has been diagnosed with some degree of autism – a developmental disability that affects communication, learning skills and behavior. As these children grow into young adults, many would like to drive, but teaching that complicated set of skills is a challenge.
Now, a school working with kids in Charlottesville, Roanoke, Lynchburg and Lexington is offering high-tech help, as Sandy Hausman reports.
New criteria looks like it favors Maryland in FBI headquarters battle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 21, 2023
Virginia and Maryland have been fighting to land a new FBI headquarters for more than a decade. But, as Michael Pope reports, recent developments might end up favoring Maryland.
With General Assembly up for grabs, disclosures show record amounts of campaign cash
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 20, 2023
The latest campaign finance disclosures show the record amounts of fundraising. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
Virginia forests might be a last hope for Hellbender salamanders
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 19, 2023
Hellbender salamanders could be disappearing, and forests in southwest Virginia may be their best hope for survival. New research finds a surprising twist, as Roxy Todd reports.
Reaction to new state guidance on transgender student policies
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 19, 2023
School boards across Virginia are facing an important decision now that the Virginia Department of Education has issued a new model policy on transgender students. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia NAACP pushes for clear guidelines on rights restoration from Youngkin administration
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2023
Internal documents obtained by the NAACP of Virginia show applicants who are requesting their voting rights be restored are getting denied without being given a reason why.
Mallory Noe-Payne has the latest on an ongoing attempt by several voting rights groups to get answers about rights restoration under Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration.
Virginia Republicans and Democrats are agreeing on one thing: semiconductors
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2023
Virginia is hoping to become a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, and as Michael Pope reports it’s an issue that’s bringing together Republicans and Democrats.
After trying ranked-choice voting, Arlington is returning to the traditional system
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2023
Voters in one Virginia locality experimented with ranked-choice voting for the primary last month. Now, as Michael Pope reports, they are going back to a more traditional way of casting ballots in the fall.
Researchers find simple solution to make stronger tape
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2023
Most of us use tape regularly, from the packages we get in the mail, to moving boxes or even Band-Aids. Now, researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make tape stay on longer, as Roxy Todd reports.
AG Miyares shows support for lawsuit challenging CFPB
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 14, 2023
A lawsuit heading to the United States Supreme Court might make dramatic changes to the regulation of financial institutions. As Michael Pope reports, that might help so-called predatory lenders in Virginia.
NWS Director talks hurricane prep and new Virginia position
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 13, 2023
State officials will soon have access to additional federal resources when it comes to weather and emergency preparedness. Nick Gilmore explains.
How should Virginia deal with the fentanyl crisis?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2023
Drug overdoses are the leading cause of unnatural death in Virginia. And as Michael Pope reports, the state government continues to try new strategies to address the fentanyl crisis.
Scientists are learning more about the most endangered, and cutest, turtle in North America
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2023
Bog turtles are the tiniest turtle in North America, and also the most endangered. Their habitats are disappearing. Roxy Todd went along with biologists who are researching how many of these rare turtles still exist.
Culpeper County’s sheriff is still in office despite federal charges
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 11, 2023
The sheriff of Culpeper County remains in office even though he’s facing federal corruption charges. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Youngkin “not interested” in marijuana licensing structure
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 10, 2023
Virginia started down the road to legalizing marijuana. But as Michael Pope reports, the destination remains out of sight.
Next step for Virginia’s gang violence prevention campaign: targeted ads
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 7, 2023
Virginia is trying to crack down on gang violence. But opinions are divided about the strategy. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s first primary with ranked-choice voting garners mixed reviews
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 6, 2023
Republicans and Democrats have been using ranked-choice voting in mass meetings for years to select candidates. But last month saw the first primary election with ranked-choice voting. As Michael Pope reports, reviews are mixed.
Summer break means some children go hungry. These school cafeteria workers feed them
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia, Virginia's News on July 6, 2023
Summer is a time when many families go on vacation or attend summer camp. But for kids who depend on school meals as their main source of nutrition, summer can be filled with hunger.
Roxy Todd spoke with school cafeteria workers who are spending their summer preparing breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner.
A calculation error shortchanging Virginia schools still hasn’t been resolved
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2023
Lawmakers are still deadlocked over budget amendments for a fiscal year that started on July 1st. And as Michael Pope reports, schools may be taking a hit because of the impasse.
Progressive prosecutors won big in primary contests this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
One of the big winners in the recent primary elections was a group known as the Progressive Prosecutors for Justice. Michael Pope reports.
‘They brought me a long way’- Veterans with chronic pain find help through PREVAIL program
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
Last year, doctors at the Salem VA Medical Center began something new to help veterans with chronic pain. Roxy Todd spoke with some of the veterans who went through the program, to learn how, and if, it helped.
Pope & Schapiro: Taking a closer look at primary results
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2023
Virginia held primary elections this week – with General Assembly hopefuls now turning their attention to November.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the results from Tuesday’s elections.
Fears about cross party voting in Tuesday’s elections were unfounded
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 22, 2023
Democrats were worried that Republican voters might influence the outcome of party primaries this week. But as Michael Pope tells us, those fears were unfounded.
COVID relief and the small town of Scottsville
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 22, 2023
This week we’ve been taking a road trip across the state. We’ve been hearing what local governments have done with their COVID relief dollars. There’s been a new community grocery store, a new elementary school, a new bus line.
We wrap up today with a tour of Scottsville, south of Charlottesville, where the infusion of federal cash showed one small town manager the way things could be… Mallory Noe-Payne has the story.
After this week’s primaries, Virginia is looking at very competitive races this fall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 21, 2023
Now that all the legislative candidates have been determined in conventions and primaries, both parties are looking ahead to November. Michael Pope reports.
COVID relief and the Afton Express
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 21, 2023
All this week we’ve been taking a road trip across Virginia — checking out what localities and state agencies are doing with their COVID relief dollars. One regional planner called it the largest investment from the federal government since the New Deal.
Today, we’ll take a bus ride over Afton Mountain, as Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Bristol and ARPA: a new school building
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 20, 2023
We’re taking a road trip across Virginia — checking out what localities and state agencies are doing with their COVID relief dollars.
Today, we go to far southwest Virginia, where officials in Bristol are building a new public school for the first time in more than half a century. More now from reporter Mallory Noe-Payne.
Roanoke and ARPA: a community grocery store
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 20, 2023
It’s been more than three years now since COVID-19 ground everything to a halt.
Part of the government response to the pandemic were several massive spending measures – including the Coronavirus Air, Relief and Economic Security – or CARES – Act. There was also the American Rescue Plan, also known as ARPA.
Much of that money flowed straight to state and local governments – in many cases to do with what they thought best. Local governments and planners have called it the new deal of our generation.
We’ll be taking a look at what Virginia has done with the funds – starting in Roanoke.
We’re going to learn a bit about what’s possible when local governments feel flush with cash. And we’re going to start in Northwest Roanoke, where the city chose to invest $10 million of ARPA funding to help build a grocery store. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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