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Federal authorities making headway in drug battle, but stress continued public health threat
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 12, 2023
The drug war continues in Virginia, with the U.S. Attorney for the Western District declaring two victories, but conceding fentanyl and other narcotics are still a major threat to public health. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Abortion will be a hot topic in Richmond this year, just don’t expect much to change
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 12, 2023
Abortion is likely to be one of the hottest topics the General Assembly will consider this year. But, as Michael Pope tells us, don’t expect much to happen as a result.
The 2023 General Assembly session is now underway
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 11, 2023
Lawmakers are back in Richmond for the 2023 General Assembly session. And as Michael Pope reports, sparks are already flying.
Changes to Virginia’s behavioral health system will be a major focus of this year’s session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2023
Lawmakers will return to Richmond Wednesday, where they will be debating hundreds of bills. As Michael Pope tells us, one issue that is likely to be central to the General Assembly session is transforming Virginia’s behavioral health system.
What impacts could special elections have on this year’s General Assembly session?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 9, 2023
Voters in three parts of Virginia will be heading to the polls Tuesday to select new members of the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports.
General Assembly may expand remedial reading program to middle schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 9, 2023
Kids who were in kindergarten when the pandemic hit will enter fourth grade next year, and many still struggle with reading. Sandy Hausman reports that lawmakers in Richmond will consider a bill to help those students catch up.
Virginia lawmaker calls for roll-back of electric car legislation over cobalt mining
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 9, 2023
A lawmaker from Virginia Beach is attacking the requirement that more electric cars be sold here because he says a component of their batteries is mined by slave labor. Sandy Hausman reports.
The governor wants to cut “unnecessary regulations,” but could that hurt housing development?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 5, 2023
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond for the General Assembly session, and one of the items they’ll be talking about is expanding the stock of new housing. Michael Pope has this preview.
Youngkin touts tax plan, pushing for $1 billion in cuts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 5, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is pushing for an additional one billion dollars in tax relief. He touted his plan during a stop in Salem earlier today/Thursday. Nick Gilmore reports.
One Virginia lawmaker wants to raise jury pay
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 4, 2023
By law, employers in Virginia don’t have to pay workers if they are called to serve on a jury, and compensation to serve on one is low.
One lawmaker hopes to change that when the General Assembly convenes later this month. Sandy Hausman has that story.
A look back at the 1998 struggle to elect a Speaker of the House in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 4, 2023
Congress doesn’t have a stranglehold on drama when it comes to electing a speaker. Back in 1998, the Virginia House of Delegates had a tense standoff that lasted several hours. Michael Pope has this look back.
Should Richmond or Petersburg get a casino? Lawmakers will soon decide
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 3, 2023
Lawmakers are about to make an important decision about the future of casinos in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Full Disclosure Briefing: What does 2023 hold for the housing market?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 3, 2023
The calendar now says 2023. What will this year look like for the housing market? Roben Farzad – host of public radio’s Full Disclosure – and Craig Wright discuss.
Advocates say mental health push needs separate teams for separate issues
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 2, 2023
Lawmakers are about to consider massive new changes to Virginia’s mental health system. But, as Michael Pope reports, part of the discussion will be about isolating the problem.
Saving Northern Neck Ginger Ale
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 2, 2023
In Virginia’s Northern Neck, thousands have come together in support of one thing – ginger ale. Coca Cola purchased a beloved, local brand in 2001, but stopped producing it 20 years later. Now, the locals want it back, as Sandy Hausman reports.
Full Disclosure Briefing: A look back at the year that was
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2022
2022 is quickly drawing to a close.
Roben Farzad – host of public radio’s Full Disclosure – and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright discuss the events of the year that was, their economic impact and what lies ahead in 2023.
Should Virginia localities be able to require a license to own pets?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 26, 2022
The Virginia General Assembly is about to go to the dogs. Michael Pope has this preview.
Va. News: Llama-at-large, Warm Springs bathhouse finally reopens
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 26, 2022
The historic bathhouse at Warm Springs is finally open again after more than a year of renovation work. And, a llama-at-large in Fairfax County provided quite a challenge for police before they finally got her back home.
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.
What the future holds for Richmond’s former Confederate monuments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 23, 2022
Richmond removed the last of its Confederate monuments earlier this year. Heading into 2023, Mallory Noe-Payne has this look at what the future holds for all of the city’s statues now that they’ve come down.
Pope & Schapiro: A gift for Jennifer McClellan in Virginia’s 4th District
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 23, 2022
Voters in the 4th Congressional District have given a gift to one state Senator.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week that was in politics and state government.
Analysts: opt-in, automatic absentee ballots could be the difference in close races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 22, 2022
Recent changes to voting might also have an influence over the outcome in close races. Michael Pope reports.
120,000 Virginians quit their jobs in October
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 21, 2022
New economic numbers are showing a rising number of people in Virginia quitting their jobs. Michael Pope reports that the Great Resignation is still underway in the Commonwealth.
Richmond receives grant for Shockoe Bottom history site
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 20, 2022
Richmond’s efforts to commemorate and educate about the city’s role in the domestic slave trade have received a large financial boost: 16 million dollars from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, the largest chunk will go towards the creation of a new interpretive center.
Full Disclosure Briefing: Employers and the struggle to get workers back in the office
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 20, 2022
While unemployment numbers are low, there are several industries that are having a hard time getting employees back into their workplaces.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright discuss how employers are feeling about that.
Previewing the 4th District Democrat firehouse primary
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2022
Democrats in Virginia’s 4th District – which includes part of the Richmond area – will head to the polls Tuesday to select a candidate for the special election to replace former Congressman Donald McEachin, who died last month. Michael Pope has a preview.
Roanoke unveils drawings of future Henrietta Lacks statue
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2022
The story of Henrietta Lacks became a best-selling book and a film. Now, the African American woman, whose cancer cells have been used in medical research for 70 years, will soon have a statue in her hometown. The design was unveiled Monday in downtown Roanoke.
Joe Staniunas reports.
Poll: Virginians feel just as safe after criminal justice reforms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2022
A new poll shows voters support recent changes to criminal justice in Virginia. Michael Pope has the details.
Va. News: Northern Neck Ginger Ale, exotic animal laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2022
A Virginia-made soft drink that achieved icon status among its followers has now been out of production for more than two years, but its fans are still working to bring it back. And, recent issues involving exotic animals have one Virginia county looking to change its pet ownership laws.
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.
Governor Youngkin announces new task force to help with temporary detention orders
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is creating a new task force aimed at addressing the mental health crisis in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia will soon get even more money for expanding broadband access
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2022
Virginia is about to receive another infusion of money to help expand access to the internet. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: Bay ship accident investigation, bypassed candidates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2022
The Coast Guard says the pilot of a ship that ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay was distracted by his phone just before the accident. And, thousands of Virginians by-passed the candidates on the ballots in the recent mid-term elections – writing in alternative choices, human and otherwise.
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.
Virginia’s 60 and older population is growing; what does that mean for aging in place?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 9, 2022
New research from the University of Virginia is shining a light on aging in place. Michael Pope has the details.
Lawyers representing youth in Virginia climate change lawsuit say they’ll appeal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 9, 2022
A climate change lawsuit on behalf of 13 young people in Virginia was recently dismissed, but lawyers and plaintiffs say, they will appeal that decision. Roxy Todd has more.
The strange phenomena of rising wages and layoffs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 7, 2022
Many workers in Virginia are making more money. But, as Michael Pope reports, that’s only if they can keep their jobs.
Virginia Board of Elections certifies results, ending congressional midterm election season
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2022
Virginia’s Board of Elections certified the state’s Congressional midterm and local November elections Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Youngkin proposes $500 million for economic development site readiness
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2022
Lawmakers are about to consider tripling the state budget line-item for prepping economic development sites. Michael Pope has those details.
Va. News: Newport News food forest, Prince Edward County seal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2022
Prince Edward County has revised its official seal to recognize a landmark event in its history. And, a neighborhood in Newport News will soon have a food forest open to the entire community.
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.
Some background on Virginia’s 4th Congressional district
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 2, 2022
The death of Congressman Donald McEachin opens up a seat in the House of Representatives, and voters will choose a replacement in a special election. Michael Pope has some of the background.
Should Virginia lower its voting age for local elections? One delegate thinks so
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 2, 2022
Voters in Virginia could be considering a constitutional amendment allowing 16-year-olds to cast a ballot in local elections. Michael Pope has more on the proposal.
State Senator Morrissey says now is the time to ban assault-style weapons
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 30, 2022
The two recent mass shootings in Virginia are re-energizing the debate over preventing gun violence. And as Michael Pope reports, that’s once again raising talk about banning assault-style weapons.
“It’s a huge loss,” remembrances pour in for Congressman Donald McEachin
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 29, 2022
Friends and colleagues of the late Richmond-area Congressman Donald McEachin are mourning the loss of their friend and reflecting on his legacy. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: School community complaints, Tribes reacquire land
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 28, 2022
Two of Virginia’s indigenous tribes are working to reacquire and preserve more than a thousand acres of their ancestral lands with the help of grant money from the state. And, one of the few U.S. school systems with an ombudsman’s office says community complaints were up in the most recent school year.
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 the Virginia Public Access Project.
Congressman Bobby Scott reflects on his time as House Education and Labor Committee chair
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 25, 2022
When Republicans take control of Congress, one Virginia lawmaker will lose a key leadership position. Michael Pope reports.
UVA nurse fights stigma surrounding lung cancer
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 25, 2022
The holiday season is here, and for many people that means more time with family, but one Charlottesville woman says she can’t go home. Instead, she’s trying to fulfil her mother’s dying wish, as Sandy Hausman reports.
State Senator Adam Ebbin to propose new gun control legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 25, 2022
After two deadly shooting incidents in Virginia, State Senator Louise Lucas is attacking the governor and lieutenant governor for failing to support stronger gun controls in the Commonwealth.
Meanwhile, Senator Adam Ebbin is drafting legislation he’ll introduce when lawmakers meet in less than two months. Sandy Hausman has that story.
The State Corporation Commission is in flux, as big ruling looms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2022
Regulators in Virginia are about to make an important determination about a potential new wind power operation off the coast of Virginia Beach. Michael Pope reports.
Several Virginia museums participating in national effort to get more people in the door
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2022
Looking for something to do over the holiday weekend? As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, many museums around the state offer free or reduced admissions to guests who get federal food assistance.
The Virginia Breeze continues to exceed expectations
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2022
As many people hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, Virginians are taking advantage of the state’s inner-city bus service in record numbers.
In less than a year of service, a new line along I-81 from Bristol to D.C. is already exceeding expectations. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Should Virginia index its income tax to inflation?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 17, 2022
Next month, Governor Glenn Youngkin will present his budget to the General Assembly. Michael Pope has this preview of one potential income tax issue.
Virginia has two special elections on the horizon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2022
The November election may be over, but voters aren’t done yet. Michael Pope has this preview of two special elections in northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
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