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This will be the last General Assembly session for many lawmakers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2023
Many members of the General Assembly will be ending their session for the last time this year. Michael Pope reports.
State lawmakers unlikely to move forward with a marijuana marketplace this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2023
Lawmakers are wrapping up their General Assembly session this year. Michael Pope reports they are likely to leave town without taking action on creating a retail market for marijuana.
The effort to allow a casino referendum in Petersburg is dead, but the debate rolls on
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2023
Virginia now has four casinos that are up and running or will be soon, and as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers in Richmond are debating where to put a fifth.
Virginia House and Senate at odds over electric utility regulation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2023
Lawmakers are wrestling with the details of how electric regulation should work and what kind of profit the utility providers should make. Michael Pope reports.
Will state lawmakers come to a budget agreement this week?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2023
Members of the General Assembly are expected to end their legislative session this weekend. But, as Michael Pope reports, they might end up leaving town without passing a budget.
Descendants of Massive Resistance victims may soon be eligible for scholarships
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 17, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill aimed at providing reparations for massive resistance. Michael Pope reports.
Should kratom products sold in Virginia come with a warning label?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 17, 2023
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require new warning labels for kratom. Michael Pope reports.
Pope & Schapiro: A budget standoff and a looming end of session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 17, 2023
Time is winding down on the General Assembly session – which is set to adjourn next week.
Michael Pope and Jeff Shcapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, discuss what is left on the agenda and the week that was in state politics.
Could Virginia soon have an official pony?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2023
Virginia may be about to get a new official state pony. Michael Pope reports.
Who keeps watch over Virginia’s animal shelters?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 16, 2023
There are 155 animal shelters in Virginia, all of them regulated by the state. One is currently in the spotlight – the subject of an ongoing protest by former employees and volunteers. Sandy Hausman reports from Charlottesville.
Lawmakers unlikely to pass resolution acknowledging a dark chapter in Virginia history
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2023
An effort that would’ve required Virginia to acknowledge the unethical use of Black bodies by medical institutions is on hold for now. Michael Pope explains.
A bill creating a psilocybin advisory board has failed
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2023
Lawmakers in Richmond have legalized marijuana although they are still working on creating a retail market. Meanwhile, as Michael Pope tells us, they’re also debating the use of psychedelic mushrooms.
Virginia leaders to FBI: Build your new headquarters here
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2023
On Wednesday, Virginia leaders from both sides of the aisle came together with one common goal – convincing the FBI to build its new headquarters in the Commonwealth. Nick Gilmore has details.
Should bicycles be required to stop at intersections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2023
Lawmakers in Richmond are debating how automobiles and bicycles can share the road. Michael Pope reports.
A bill aimed at transgender youth is expected to die in the state Senate later this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2023
Lawmakers in Richmond are considering bills aimed at transgender youth. Michael Pope reports.
A bill protecting medical workers from violence has bipartisan support
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2023
Physicians and health providers may be about to get new protections against violence. Michael Pope explains.
Another bill backed by Governor Youngkin is dead for the session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2023
Virginia’s governor may be one of the most powerful governors in the country. But, as Michael Pope reports, he still has to deal with a legislature that can derail his agenda.
U.S. Attorney ready to go after environmental crime
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2023
At the request of Attorney General Merrick Garland, the justice department is putting greater emphasis on prosecuting environmental crimes, and the U.S. Attorney for Virginia’s Western District says he’s ready.
Sandy Hausman reports on what that will mean for our national parks, forests and communities.
Va. News: THC edibles, “Beach Week” warning
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2023
Virginia high school seniors are being warned to behave themselves if they plan to celebrate graduation on North Carolina’s Outer Banks this year. And alarming numbers of children in Virginia are getting sick after consuming THC edibles. 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 and Edie Gross with VPAP.
A compromise effort on prison phone calls is moving forward
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2023
Members of the General Assembly are debating a bill that would help people who are incarcerated stay connected to their families and their communities. Michael Pope reports.
The General Assembly has a long way to go on the budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2023
As lawmakers move toward the end of their General Assembly session later this month, several key lawmakers will be focused on balancing the books. Michael Pope reports.
Pope & Schapiro: Crossover Day and the rest of the way
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 10, 2023
This week saw the halfway point of the 2023 General Assembly session come and go. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, discuss what lawmakers will be working on the rest of the way.
The General Assembly debates controversial books
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2023
Lawmakers in Richmond are debating what kind of books should be allowed in public school libraries. Michael Pope has the story.
A bill related to transgender students cleared the House, faces certain death in the Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2023
Republicans in the General Assembly are supporting two bills that transgender activists say could be dangerous. Michael Pope reports.
State lawmakers can’t agree on which city should get a casino referendum next
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2023
Lawmakers are struggling over where to locate Virginia’s next casino. Michael Pope reports.
A bill protecting bus drivers advances to the Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2023
Mandatory minimum sentences have been controversial for years, and Democrats have tried to give judges more autonomy to make decisions about individual cases. But Michael Pope reports there’s at least one area where Democrats want mandatory minimum sentences.
Pope & Schapiro: Education miscalculation, crossover day and utility regulation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2023
News of an accounting error shortchanging Virginia’s public schools sent shockwaves through Richmond this week.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss and the week that was in politics and state government.
State lawmakers say Virginia needs a unified approach to gambling regulation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2023
Recent years have seen an explosion of legal gambling options in Virginia. And, as Michael Pope tells us, lawmakers are now talking about creating a gambling commission to oversee the industry.
New report: Many Virginians are moving to other states and rural communities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2023
The University of Virginia is out with another analysis of the state’s population – nearly 8.7 million people. As Sandy Hausman reports, many of them are leaving expensive, congested areas like northern Virginia and Hampton Roads for other states or for rural communities.
Virginia abortion-rights opponents march for the first time post-Roe
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2023
Thousands of people standing in opposition to abortion rights gathered at the Capitol today. Michael Pope reports.
State lawmakers are scrambling to balance the budget following education accounting error
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2023
Senior members of the money committees and the House and Senate are working to fix a budgeting mistake that has lawmakers scrambling to balance the books. Michael Pope has the latest.
Bill requiring safe storage of firearms clears Senate, faces uphill battle in House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2023
The recent shooting at a Newport News elementary school has some calling for safe storage requirements for firearms. Michael Pope reports on one piece of legislation at the General Assembly.
Also Tuesday, the Senate approved legislation banning the sale of assault-style weapons.
House Democrats blast into Youngkin administration over Department of Education error
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2023
Lawmakers are preparing to release budget details this weekend, although as Michael Pope reports, they’re having a hard time balancing the books, especially for schools.
Va. News: Green Book markers, Rocket Lab’s Wallops Island launch
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2023
The latest private company to venture into space has launched a rocket from Virginia’s Wallops Island for the first time. And the Commonwealth is considering a new series of roadside historical markers to commemorate the iconic Green Book.
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 and Edie Gross with VPAP.
The momentum around banning solitary confinement in Virginia continues to grow
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2023
Once again, lawmakers in Richmond are talking about banning the practice of holding incarcerated people in solitary confinement. But, as Michael Pope reports, this year the effort has new momentum.
Where will Virginia’s next casino project end up?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2023
Lawmakers are about to roll the dice on casinos, and a bill to allow for a referendum in Petersburg has already cleared an early hurdle. Michael Pope has the story.
State lawmakers consider regulations for payday lending apps
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2023
Opponents of payday lending are worried about a bill making its way through the House of Delegates. Michael Pope explains why.
It doesn’t look likely state lawmakers will expand ranked choice voting this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 25, 2023
Lawmakers will be on the ballot this year and, as Michael Pope tells us, they’ll also be making decisions about how the ballot is organized.
State lawmakers are debating several bills related to public school libraries
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2023
Public school libraries are the focus of several bills in the General Assembly this year. Michael Pope reports.
High school students launch drive to supply period products
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2023
Three years ago, Virginia’s legislature voted to make free tampons and pads available to girls in middle and high school, but the measure did not provide money for that expense.
Now, young women in Albemarle County have mobilized to ensure access to period products, as Sandy Hausman reports.
Smart thermostat legislation cools in Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2023
Smart technology is leading to new fears among lawmakers. Michael Pope reports.
Gun control legislation moves forward in Virginia Senate, faces tough odds in the House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2023
Lawmakers in Richmond are not expected to pass any new legislation to crack down on gun violence this year. But, as Michael Pope tells us, that doesn’t mean they won’t try.
Senate committee strikes down several abortion-related bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 20, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin campaigned on a platform of limiting abortions with a 15-week ban. But Democrats in the Senate are rejecting any new restrictions. Michael Pope reports.
Efforts to roll back voting access have already been struck down
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 20, 2023
Democrats appear to be poised to reject Republican efforts to roll back access to voting. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Senators defeat effort to further cut the grocery tax, House bills remain
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2023
Last year, members of the General Assembly got rid of the state portion of the grocery tax. Now, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers are considering several bills to get rid of the rest of it.
Some lawmakers want to limit data center spread
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 17, 2023
Loudoun County is known throughout the world for its concentration of data centers, although as Michael Pope reports several lawmakers are trying to prevent them from spreading out into new areas.
Could Virginia drop voter drop boxes?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 17, 2023
In the last few years, Virginia has made many changes to how elections work. Michael Pope has this report on efforts to roll back some of those changes.
An effort to punish drug dealers in fatal overdose cases may already be over
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2023
The governor wants to crack down on dealers who supply drugs that result in fatal overdoses. But, Michael Pope reports some recovery advocates fear that might backfire.
Va. News: Rare Virginia postage stamp, rural hospitals in trouble
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2023
Hospitals in rural Virginia are facing an uncertain financial future. And, a 10-cent postage stamp made in Virginia is expected to sell for quite a bit more than that at auction in New York.
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 and Edie Gross.
An effort to ban solitary confinement in Virginia is moving forward
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2023
Lawmakers in Richmond are considering a bill that would prohibit people who are incarcerated from being held in solitary confinement. Michael Pope has the story.
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