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Senate committee kills “divisive concepts” bill, members poised to kill House version, too
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 4, 2022
Lawmakers are divided over what, exactly, is divisive. Michael Pope explains.
Va. News: Norfolk flooding app, Danville U.S. Civil Rights Trail stop
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 4, 2022
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail will now feature a third stop in Virginia with the addition of a site in Danville. And a new app will help drivers in Norfolk avoid flooded streets. 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.
House of Delegates could debate Senate solitary confinement bill in the coming weeks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create new limitations on how long inmates can be held in solitary confinement in Virginia prisons. Michael Pope reports the bill is facing a tough time in the House.
Bill allowing students to access their transcripts despite unpaid debt clears state Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would change how colleges and universities handle transcripts. Michael Pope reports.
The effort to identify and memorialize Virginia Green Book locations
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would add historic markers on sites listed in African American travel guides. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Republicans want to roll back the state’s 45-day early voting period
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Virginia now has early voting. But lawmakers are divided about how early people should be able to vote. Michael Pope reports.
Senate Democrats could block Wheeler nomination later this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Members of the General Assembly rarely reject a nominee for the governor’s Cabinet. But, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers may be poised to say no to a controversial pick.
Religion references frame House debate on Republican proposal to stop minimum wage increases
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
The minimum wage in Virginia is now $11 an hour. It’s supposed to go up to $12 next year, unless a Republican bill passes. Jahd Khalil has this report from the Capitol.
State lawmakers are working to regulate predatory small business loans
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2022
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would regulate a currently unregulated set of business loans that some say are predatory. Michael Pope reports.
Republicans on committee send voter ID and voter registration bills to the House of Delegates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 28, 2022
Democrats touted expanding voting access during their time in power in the General Assembly. Jahd Khalil reports the Republicans now in control of the House of Delegates have introduced bills to restrict voting access.
State lawmakers debate exactly what an “inherently divisive concept” is
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 28, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are divided on what constitutes being divisive. Michael Pope explains.
Youngkin’s education secretary pick gives insight into the administration’s priorities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2022
Education was a top issue on the campaign trail last year, especially how schools address the issue of race. Michael Pope reports it’s now at the top of the agenda for the new administration in Richmond.
Youngkin asks General Assembly for $150 Million for charter schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2022
Virginia’s new governor wants to do some new things with public schools. One proposal involves the state’s universities. Reporter Jahd Khalil has more.
Democrats in the state Senate are blocking efforts to roll back gun control laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2022
Gun rights are on the agenda at the Virginia General Assembly, although efforts to weaken recent laws aimed at preventing gun violence don’t seem to be going anywhere. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
There’s an effort in Richmond to boost local journalism, but its price tag may be a sticking point
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would help an industry that’s increasingly endangered: local newspapers. Michael Pope reports.
Bill boosting pay for public defenders moves forward, but its future is unclear
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 25, 2022
Public defender offices are often stretched thin, although that may change soon. Michael Pope reports on a bill that might help level the playing field and increase their salaries.
Youngkin hopes to fulfill campaign promise of cutting taxes for Virginia veterans
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2022
Members of the Virginia General Assembly are already hard at work balancing the books for the budget this year. And as Michael Pope reports, one of the top agenda items for the new Republican governor is fulfilling a campaign promise about veterans.
Some state lawmakers are working to protect all expressions of religious faith in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2022
Politics and religion are two subjects that don’t usually mix in polite company. But as Michael Pope reports, both are topics of debate at the General Assembly.
Should constitutional offices have a party identification?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2022
Members of the state Senate are debating a bill that would change how local candidates appear on the ballot. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Va. News: Black poets archive, school lunches shortage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2022
Virginia will soon be home to a new digital archive dedicated to the work of Black poets. And supply chain issues are causing serious shortages for school lunch programs. 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.
A number of bills currently under consideration in Richmond could change how utilities operate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 21, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a number of bills that would change how utilities operate. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Measure allowing medically questionable COVID-19 treatments fails in a Senate committee
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 20, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are fighting back against medical misinformation. Michael Pope reports.
Housing pressures for refugees continue, advocates head to Capitol
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 19, 2022
During the legislative session, representatives of Virginians head to Richmond to make their case for new legislation or funding. Wednesday advocates for refugees headed to the Capitol to represent new Virginians and Americans. Jahd Khalil reports.
Effort to decriminalize psilocybin gaining steam in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 19, 2022
Last year, the General Assembly legalized small amounts of marijuana. This year, as Michael Pope reports, they are debating decriminalizing psilocybin. Michael Pope reports.
Gov. Youngkin’s mask order on schools gets pushback
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 19, 2022
School administrators and politicians are pushing back against Governor Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that would allow parents to opt their children out of school mask requirements, saying masking is the best way to keep schools open and the order doesn’t override a law on the subject. Jahd Khalil reports.
Electric vehicle parking spots bill moving to the House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 19, 2022
The future of the automobile industry may end up being electric cars, which means that the future of parking spots might involve charging stations. Michael Pope reports on a bill under consideration in the General Assembly that would address that issue.
Limiting campaign donations met with resistance in the Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2022
Members of the state Senate are rejecting limits to campaign contributions. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Bill limiting excessive testing in Virginia schools likely to move forward
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill to simplify how students are tested in public schools. Michael Pope reports.
Bill limiting solitary confinement in Virginia clears first hurdle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 14, 2022
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would limit how long Virginia prisons can hold inmates in solitary confinement. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.
Republican efforts to expand charter schools in Virginia likely to stall in the state Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2022
On the campaign trail Republicans talked about expanding charter schools. Now that they’ve been elected to lead the House of Delegates, they feel they have a mandate to make it happen. But as Michael Pope reports, they’ll encounter opposition in the Senate.
The 2022 General Assembly session is now underway
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 12, 2022
Speaker of the House. (Credit: Michael Pope)
The General Assembly is now in session with Republicans in control of the Virginia House of Delegates. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
What to expect from the 2022 General Assembly session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 11, 2022
The General Assembly gavels into session Wednesday, and a new governor will be inaugurated this weekend. Michael Pope has this preview of what’s about to happen.
One state lawmaker wants to expand Virginia’s education improvement scholarship tax credit
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 10, 2022
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’ll be talking about a variety of ways to fund education.
Republicans may roll back automatic restoration of rights later this month
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 31, 2021
One of the casualties of the Republicans taking control of the House of Delegates may end up being the proposed constitutional amendment automatically restoring the right to vote for former felons. Michael Pope reports.
Economics could keep Virginia in RGGI
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 30, 2021
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin has announced that he will undo part of Virginia’s Clean Energy Act – pulling us out of an 11-state partnership designed to lower pollution from coal and gas-burning power plants. Environmentalists may challenge his right to do that, and as Sandy Hausman reports, there’s an economic argument that could keep the Commonwealth from leaving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
State lawmakers could expand Sunday hunting next month
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 30, 2021
Lawmakers are about to consider a bill that would expand hunting on Sundays. Michael Pope reports.
Second Lee monument time capsule opened
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 28, 2021
When crews in Richmond removed the monument to General Robert E. Lee and the Confederacy, they looked for a time capsule stowed away inside its base. But they never found it, until Monday. Jahd Khalil has more on what was inside.
School safety: should students be screened for weapons before school?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 28, 2021
Lawmakers are about to debate efforts to keep schools safe in an era of school shootings. Michael Pope reports.
The Virginia Parole Board and the way it operates could soon be very different
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2021
On the campaign trail, Glenn Youngkin vowed to fire all the members of the parole board and appoint new people. Now, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers are also debating some changes to how the board operates.
Some state Democrats want a special session to protect abortion rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 20, 2021
Republicans are about to take power in Richmond. But Democrats will still be in power until mid-January. And as Michael Pope reports, many of them are urging lawmakers to convene in a special lame duck session.
Proposed legislation would establish an ombudsman for Virginia prisons
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 17, 2021
Lawmakers are about to consider creating new oversight at prisons across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: Lawn parking and school resource officers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 17, 2021
Prince William County is redefining the role of School Resource Officers. And lawn parking will be curtailed in Hampton next year. Check out the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Bill drafting is impeded but continues, as leadership keeps mum on ransomware details
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2021
The cyberattack affecting Virginia’s legislature continues. Last weekend, staffers saw suspicious activity in legislative systems. It turned out to be a ransomware attack. Jahd Khalil has this report on what it means going forward.
Last Northam budget proposal includes tax relief, pay raises
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2021
A $2.6 billion surplus, rosy economic outlook, and federal relief funds created some options for Virginia’s state budget. Jahd Khalil breaks down the big picture of what’s in store.
Realtors could get health insurance coverage if one state senator gets their way
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2021
Once again, lawmakers will be talking about health insurance during the upcoming session. One bill would help Realtors get coverage. Michael Pope reports.
Clean cars: Will the new mandate remain under Republican leadership?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 15, 2021
Republicans may be about to take control in Richmond, but some of the changes Democrats put in place are just now taking effect. Michael Pope explains how one of those changes might impact what you drive.
A look at how Virginia could be impacted by Youngkin tax cuts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 14, 2021
Republicans are about to take control in Richmond. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’re hoping to deliver on their campaign promises.
Tony Elliott formally introduced as UVA’s next head football coach
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 13, 2021
In what may be one of the fastest coaching searches ever, the University of Virginia formally introduced their new head coach Monday. Nick Gilmore reports.
You can watch the entire press conference here.
Va. News: HBCU funding and big donations
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2021
Higher education funding was a dominant topic over the past week. Check out the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Former Congressman Tom Garrett working on a new documentary series
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2021
A former Virginia congressman is working with a documentary filmmaker to spotlight displacement of minority populations across the globe. Michael Pope reports.
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