Archive for category Virginia’s News
Does Virginia Need So Many Occupational Licenses?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 19, 2018
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For many jobs in Virginia, workers are required to get a license. But what’s the cost of all those licenses? Michael Pope reports.
You can find the new report here.
Affordable Housing in Virginia Remains Difficult to Find
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2018
The economy is booming, and Virginia is doing well in a number of areas. But, some are being left behind. Michael Pope reports.
State Lawmakers Think School Counselors Should Spend More Time Counseling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2018
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What will it take for Virginia schools to be more secure? A panel of lawmakers recently looked at the issue and made a number of key recommendations. Michael Pope reports.
Environmental Groups Warn of Coal Ash Health Risk at Conservation Area
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 15, 2018
It could cost billions to recycle toxic coal ash currently sitting in lagoons across Virginia. That’s according to a report Dominion Energy gave to lawmakers this week. At the same time, two environmental groups now say coal ash ponds in Chesterfield could pose a risk to human health. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
In Potential New Leadership Role, Scott Planning to Join Fight for 15
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2018
As Democrats plan to take control of the House of Representatives, one Virginia congressman is poised to control a key committee. And he’s already making plans for what he wants to do in that position. Michael Pope reports.
State Regulators Consider Buckingham Compressor Station
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2018
John and Ruby Laury fear the Atlantic Coast Pipeline will rob them of clean air, clean water and the quiet of their rural neighborhood. (Credit: Sandy Hausman / RADIO IQ)
A state regulatory board is preparing to vote on a key permit for a giant compressor station in rural Virginia. Dominion will use the station to push natural gas through the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
But opponents say the construction is being thrust on a historically black community. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Democrats Seem Likely to Take on New Leadership Roles in Congress
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2018
Congressman Bobby Scott, who will likely become the next chairman of the Education Committee. (Credit: US Congress)
Now that Democrats have taken control of the House, Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation are about to take on a new and more significant role in the next Congress. Michael Pope reports.
Women Win Big in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2018
Yesterday, Virginians elected three new congress-women to represent the state on Capitol Hill. It was one of the largest gains for women in the country. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Northern Virginia is No Longer a Republican Stronghold
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2018
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Northern Virginia was once a bastion of economic conservatism. But now, as Michael Pope reports, the region has only one elected Republican official at the state or federal level.
Ben Cline Wins 6th District Seat
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2018
Republican Ben Cline gives his victory speech in Roanoke Tuesday evening. (Credit: Nick Gilmore / RADIO IQ)
Virginia’s 6th Congressional District has been represented by a Republican for more than two decades. And, as Nick Gilmore reports, that trend will continue with a new face.
Justices Hear Arguments Over Virginia Uranium Mining Ban
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 5, 2018
The United States Supreme Court (Credit: DBKING via Flickr / CC)
Justices of the United States Supreme Court are now considering a legal challenge to Virginia’s ban on uranium mining. Michael Pope is at the court with the latest.
What Will Turnout Look Like on Election Day?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 2, 2018
Voters are headed to the polls next week to vote in the midterm elections. But how many are expected to show up? Michael Pope has a forecast.
Who is Showing Up on Election Day in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 31, 2018
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Voters are about to head to the polls across Virginia, deciding a U.S. Senate race as well as several hotly contested congressional races. But, the universe of voters who shows up in a mid-term is not the same as a presidential year. Michael Pope reports.
Algae Bloom Persists in Lake Anna
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 29, 2018
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Florida has its Red Tide. Virginia’s Lake Anna is dealing with a similar situation. A significant algae bloom has persisted into the Fall, and is the first in the state to earn a human health advisory. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia’s Beer Industry Continues to Grow
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 29, 2018
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Raise a mug to the beer industry in Virginia, which is experiencing an unprecedented boom. Michael Pope has the story.
Virginia’s LG Makes Case for Dems Across the Country
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 26, 2018
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Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor may not be up for election this year, but that hasn’t stopped him from hitting the campaign trail. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
How Well Do State Colleges Prepare Students for the Future?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 26, 2018
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Are Virginia colleges and universities preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow? Perceptions are split along partisan lines and geographic areas. Michael Pope reports.
New Report: Suspension Rates Higher Among Black Students in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 25, 2018
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Discipline in Virginia’s schools is not colorblind, according to a new report that suggests lawmakers take a closer look at school discipline practices. Michael Pope has the story.
A Surge in Early Voting May Not Mean Higher Voter Turnout
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2018
Voters are heading to the polls in record numbers to cast early ballots. But, that won’t necessarily lead to higher turnout on Election Day. Michael Pope reports.
Va Attorney General Launches Investigation into Catholic Church
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2018
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring at a press conference in Richmond Wednesday. Herring announced a new tip line for survivors of sexual abuse. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / RADIO IQ)
Virginia’s Attorney General has received multiple reports of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in the state. His office is investigating, and announced Wednesday a new hotline in hopes of receiving further tips. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Medicaid Expansion Gets Federal Approval
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 18, 2018
Virginia officials announced Thursday that Medicaid Expansion is a go, and newly eligible populations will be able to sign up during this year’s open enrollment. That comes after federal officials gave the state approval last week. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Campaign Cash Is Starting to Flow From One Competitive Race to Another
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 17, 2018
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Election Day is fast approaching, and that means the campaign cash is flying around Virginia politics. Michael Pope is digging into the latest round of financial disclosures.
400 Years Later, Campaign Looks to Share Virginia History
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 17, 2018
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Virginia officials are rolling out a year-long campaign to honor the state’s history. It’s called American Evolution, and is pegged to the 400th anniversary of several big firsts for North America. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Richmond Passes Teacher Free Speech Resolution
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 16, 2018
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As more teachers in Virginia organize and advocate for more money in public schools, some worry that advocacy isn’t welcome. Now Richmond is seeking to reassure teachers they have the right to speak up. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
A Record-Breaking Amount of Outside Money Is Pouring into Virginia’s Elections This Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 15, 2018
Republican Representative Barbara Comstock. The state’s 10th District is widely seen as one Democrats could flip this November.
As Election Day approaches, voters are considering which candidates they’ll support in November. And outside groups are spending a lot of money to influence that decision. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Tech Expert Predicts Good Season for Fall Foliage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2018
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With cooler temperatures expected across Virginia this weekend, it may soon start to finally feel like fall. And with fall temperatures comes the changing colors of leaves on trees across the state. Nick Gilmore reports.
Is Virginia’s 5th Congressional Race “Competitive?”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2018
How many competitive congressional races does Virginia have this year. Three? Perhaps four? As Michael Pope reports, one may or may not be on the list.
Climate Change Takes Center Stage at 5th District Debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2018
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Following the United Nation’s recent report on climate change, the issue was a hot topic at a debate Monday night between the two candidates in Virginia’s 5th District. Nick Gilmore reports.
When Should Virginia Hold Primary Elections?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2018
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Voters are headed to the polls in a few weeks to cast their ballots in the November general election. But lawmakers and elected officials are already thinking ahead to the June primaries. Michael Pope reports.
Should Virginians Continue to Vote at Public Schools?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 8, 2018
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Since the school shooting at Parkland Florida in February, school officials across Virginia have been looking at ways to harden classrooms. One potential way of doing that is finding other places to conduct elections. Michael Pope reports.
Electric Scooters Sneak into Virginia Markets
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2018
Reporter Mallory Noe-Payne takes a Bird Scooter for a spin. (Credit: RADIO IQ / Mallory Noe-Payne)
Earlier this week, Virginia Beach began confiscating electric scooters, saying they violate city code. The two-wheeled machines are being dropped off in cities across Virginia, by a company called Bird Scooters. Mallory Noe-Payne went to chase one down.
Kaine, Stewart Taking Different Approaches to Advertisements in Senate Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2018
If you watch television or listen to talk radio, you know it’s election time. But just how effective are all those ads? Michael Pope has the story.
Redistricting: Does it Have to be Done by Humans?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 26, 2018
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Lawmakers are in Richmond Thursday to evaluate a new set of redistricting proposals. And as Republicans and Democrats throw out competing maps it’s left us with a question: can redistricting be done without people at all? Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Stewart: End Race-Based College Admissions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2018
Lilly Qin speaks at a press conference featuring conservative Asian Americans who support Corey Stewart for Senate. (Credit: Michael Pope)
For decades, colleges and universities in Virginia have used race as a factor in their admissions policies to ensure a diverse student body. Now the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate is calling for an end to that practice. Michael Pope has details.
New Poll Shows More Support Than Ever for Medicaid Expansion
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 20, 2018
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Democrats have been pushing to expand Medicaid for years, although they weren’t able to gain any traction until they came within a few votes of seizing the House of Delegates. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the popularity of Medicaid expansion is soaring.
Despite Not Being on Ballot, President Trump Looms Large Over Virginia Midterm Elections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2018
President Trump will not be on the ballot this year in Virginia. But voters are likely to cast ballots thinking about him. Michael Pope is looking at new polling about the president in Virginia.
The Coal Industry in Virginia May Have Hit Rock Bottom
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2018
In the last decade, Virginia’s coal industry has gone into a freefall. Michael Pope has details.
Florence Storm Prep and Response Costs Virginia $60 Million
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 17, 2018
A breakdown of two-weeks worth of Florence costs for Virginia.
Virginia has spent almost $60 million in the past two weeks on prep and response for tropical storm Florence. That figure was delivered to lawmakers in Richmond Monday during a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Senators Warner, Kaine to Vote No On Kavanaugh Nomination
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2018
As the vote nears for Senate confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, both of Virginia’s senators are now announcing their intention to vote no. Michael Pope has the story.
Arlington Remembers September 11th Attack on Pentagon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2018
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People all across Virginia stopped today to recall the events of September 11th, 2001. But nowhere were the memories as raw as Arlington, where one of the hijacked planes slammed into the Pentagon. Michael Pope has the story.
Supreme Court Debate Could Have Impact on Uranium Mining in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 7, 2018
The fierce debate about filling the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court is likely to have an immediate impact here in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview of a case headed to the court this fall.
Job Growth is Uneven Across Virginia, Charlottesville Leads the Way
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 6, 2018
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Virginia is adding jobs, and that growth is happening across all parts of the commonwealth. But some parts are growing much faster than others. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
Virginia Schools Have A Funding Gap New Report Finds
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2018
It’s back to school time in Virginia, and students are headed back to classrooms across the commonwealth. But those schools are not being funded at the same levels. Michael Pope has this look at the funding gap.
RC Poll: Consumer Confidence Varies Widely By Political Party
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 4, 2018
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What do Virginians think about the state of the economy? According to one new poll, that depends on what they think of the party in power. Michael Pope has more.
The figure is a time series showing the Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment by party affiliation. Note: Lines = Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment (Blue=D, Red=R), Dashed Lines = VAICS Historical Average (Credit: Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College)
Virginia May Soon Take a Step Towards Providing Health Insurance Stability
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 4, 2018
For people who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, recent years have seen some massive premium hikes. But now lawmakers in Virginia may be on the verge of stabilizing the marketplace for the individual market. Michael Pope reports.
New Tool Shows the Impact of Climate Change on Virginia Property Values
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2018
The floodIQ website (floodiq.com)
Climate change is more than a theory. Now it’s an economic reality. And, it’s already taking a toll on property values across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
You can access the tool here.
Virginia Dems Propose New Legislative Districts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 29, 2018
Democratic Minority Leader David Toscano speaking at a press conference, along with Democratic Caucus Chair Charniele Herring and Delegate Lamont Bagby. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / RADIO IQ)
Ahead of Thursday’s special legislative session, state Democrats have redrawn eleven legislative districts to comply with a court order. Democrats say their proposed map is constitutional, and that they did not rely on racial demographics. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia’s Efforts to Stop the Release of 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 28, 2018
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Virginia is one of more than a dozen states working to prevent schematics for 3D printed guns from being posted online. Michael Pope reports.
Should Virginia Schools Focus on Security or Mental Health?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2018
As students are going back to school, administrators are faced with the difficult choice: how to make sure the classrooms are safe. And, as Michael Pope reports, opinions are divided about the best approach.
You can find the entire poll here.
Virginia Women Are Putting Off Childbirth Until Later in Life
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 22, 2018
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Women in Virginia are choosing to give birth later and later in life. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
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