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Scientists Still on the Case of the Missing Chespeake Bay Blue Crabs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2016
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Scientists know more about the blue crab than just about any other species in the Chesapeake Bay. So when millions of young crabs vanished in 2012, scientists became detectives, searching for clues. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Va News Topics: Religious Instruction, Fredericksburg Airbnb Regulations
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2016
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Some parents in Staunton are unhappy after the school board voted to no longer allow students time off for religious instruction, and Fredericksburg is the latest city to regulate Airbnb rentals. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org.
Virginia Birth Rate Continues to Decline Long After Recession
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 12, 2016
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The recession may be over. And Virginia may be adding jobs again. But the state’s birth rate has not recovered yet, and it continues to fall. Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.
Critics Say New Federal Rule On Predatory Lending Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 11, 2016
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The federal government is about to move forward with a new rule designed to protect consumers from predatory lending. But critics say the rule doesn’t go far enough. Michael Pope has the latest in his ongoing investigation into predatory lending.
Campaign Finances Big Factor in Virginia Congressional Races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 10, 2016
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Virginia may have three open congressional seats this year, but the races aren’t all that contested. Only one of the seats is highly competitive. So what do the campaign finance numbers have to say about the congressional races this year? Michael Pope is following the money.
Paintings and Poems Collide in Charlottesville Mural
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 10, 2016
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If you’ve driven through the UVA campus recently, you may have noticed a mural going up on the side of the Graduate Hotel. It’s a collaboration with the Charlottesville Mural Project, a Philadelphia artist and a prize-winning poet. Emily Richardson-Lorente has the story.
Chesterfield and Loudoun Counties Have Some of the Fastest Growing Job Numbers in America
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 9, 2016
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Virginia is home to some of the fastest growing job centers in the country, according to new data from the federal government. Michael Pope has the story.
Legal Troubles Not Over for Bob and Maureen McDonnell
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 8, 2016
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The United States Supreme Court may have thrown out the public corruption convictions for former Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen McDonnell. But, as Michael Pope tells us, that’s not the end of legal jeopardy for the couple.
Va News Topics: Public Fountain Costs, Bail for Low Income People
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 8, 2016
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Virginia Beach wants to wash it hands of the cost of maintaining any more public fountains, and the founder of a Virginia non-profit that pays bail for low income people says they are being harassed by a government official in Augusta County. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. More from Fred Echols:
Virginia Lawmakers Look to Address Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Contracts
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 5, 2016
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Several members of the Virginia congressional delegation are calling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to take swift action against mandatory arbitration clauses. Those are provisions tucked away into consumer financial contracts that allow corporations to avoid lawsuits. Michael Pope reports.
Menhaden Fishing Limits are Swimming in Controversy
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 5, 2016
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A fish crucial to Chesapeake Bay crabbers and Virginia’s omega-3 oil industry is proving to be one of the most controversial, as Atlantic fisheries managers struggled this week at their summer meeting to determine how much should be caught. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Confusion Reigns on Transgender Bathrooms as Schools Prepare for Fall
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 5, 2016
As schools across Virginia prepare for the end of summer and the first day of classes, superintendents and principals will be waiting to hear the outcome in a dramatic court case that could have a lasting influence for transgender students across the country. Michael Pope reports.
CubeFest to Crank the Sound Way Beyond ’11’
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 4, 2016
Virginia Tech, Center for the Arts, Location: Blacksburg VA, Architect: Snohetta
“Spatial Music” is an immersive roomful of sound that is so new it can be heard in only a few places on the planet. One of them is Blacksburg, Virginia, where you’ll find a venue called “The Cube” at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech. This week, a three-day “spatial music festival” will explore the new medium with a concert series and workshops. Robbie Harris has more on what this new venue, and its 2 tons of audio equipment, can do.
Virginia Republicans React to This Week’s Trump Controversies
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 3, 2016
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Republican leaders across Virginia are grappling with how to handle the latest round of controversy from Donald Trump. And, as Michael Pope tells us, they’re taking a variety of approaches.
Local Governments Leading Airbnb Regulation Efforts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2016
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As state leaders argue over how to craft regulations overseeing Airbnb, local governments are moving forward with their own rules. Michael Pope has the story.
How Climate is Changing Chesapeake Bay Shorelines for Archeologists, Paleontologists
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2016
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Shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay are disappearing as sea level rises and higher tides eat away at beaches and cliffs. That means hand-wringing among some waterfront property owners. But for archeologists and paleontologists, the story is more complicated. Pamela D’Angelo explains.
McAuliffe Office Rushes to Fulfill Promise by Individually Restoring Voting Rights
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 1, 2016
Elections officials across Virginia are about to cast aside thousands of voters in the wake of a Virginia Supreme Court decision last month. It’s the latest in an ongoing drama that could have drastic consequences on Election Day. Michael Pope has the story.
Va News Topics: Hybrid Buildings in D.C., Phantom Parking Spaces
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 1, 2016
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A Northern Virginia developer is placing a big bet on the future of hybrid buildings in the DC suburbs…and it turns out that quite a few parking spaces in Norfolk are simply figments of the city’s official imagination. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. More from Fred Echols:
McAuliffe Pushes Forward with Rights Restoration Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 29, 2016
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The Virginia Supreme Court may have overturned Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe’s executive order restoring voting rights to 200,000 former felons. But as Michael Pope reports, that’s not stopping him from moving forward with the plan.
The Legacy of Anne Holton, Former Secretary of Education and Potential Future Second Lady
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 28, 2016
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Hillary Clinton’s selection of Tim Kaine includes more than the junior senator from Virginia. It also includes the senator’s wife, who was until recently the Secretary of Education — the only person to ever grow up in the Executive Mansion and then return as an adult. Michael Pope has this profile of the woman who may be the next Second Lady.
Minnesota Senator Reflects on Tim Kaine’s Newfound Celebrity Status
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 28, 2016
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Virginia’s junior senator made such a splash at Wednesday’s convention of Democrats that other states are laying claim to him and offering advice to Virginia’s senior senator. Sandy Hausman reports.
Get to Know the Virginia Delegation at the DNC
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 28, 2016
Virginia Delegates to the Democratic national Convention are a diverse group with diverse backgrounds. Matt Laslo is in Philadelphia and sent along this audio postcard so you could get to know some of the delegates and the reason they’re in Philadelphia this week.
An Audio Postcard from the Democratic National Convention: Thoughts on Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 27, 2016
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While most Virginia Democrats are ecstatic that Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has been tapped to be Hillary Clinton’s Vice Presidential nominee, many Bernie Sanders supporters take the pick of a pragmatic moderate as a slap in the face. Correspondent Matt Laslo is at the DNC in Philadelphia and sent us this audio postcard.
Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Comments Spark Controversy Over Trans Pacific Trade Agreement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 27, 2016
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Virginia’s governor ignited a small firestorm at the Democratic National Convention when he told a reporter that Hillary Clinton would support the Trans Pacific Trade agreement or TPP. Terry McAuliffe said Clinton would insist on some changes to address the concerns of supporters of Bernie Sanders, but she had earlier said she’d oppose the deal. Sandy Hausman reports on what came next.
Tim Kaine’s Position on Open Government
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 27, 2016
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Now that Senator Tim Kaine has joined the presidential ticket, his long public career is receiving new scrutiny. One aspect of that career is Kaine’s record on open government. Michael Pope has the story.
A Glimpse Into Tim Kaine’s Political Past
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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This week, Democrats will be introduced to Senator Tim Kaine at the convention in Philadelphia. But Kaine has a long history here in Virginia dating back to his days as a famous trial lawyer in Richmond. Michael Pope has this look at Kaine’s rise to the national party ticket. Michael Pope has this look at Kaine’s rise to the national party ticket.
Conflict Between Both Sides of the Trump Debate Present at Hotel Roanoke Town Hall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Donald Trump drew supporters and protesters Roanoke on Monday. And in at least one case, a supporter protested the protesters. Tim Thornton reports.
Political Campaign Season Provides Unique Business Opportunity
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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For some people, campaign hats, buttons and t-shirts are ways to show they’re involved in the political system. For some, it’s about loyalty to a party or a candidate, the same way some people might wear a Virginia Tech shirt or a University of Virginia hat to support their favorite university. For some people, as Tim Thornton reports, campaign swag has more to do with income than ideology.
Anti-Trump Protesters Make Presence Known at Hotel Roanoke Town Hall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Donald Trump supporters lined up in the heat for hours so they could see and hear their candidate speak at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center on Monday. But as Tim Thornton reports, not everyone in Roanoke was glad to see the Republican nominee.
Trump and Pence Draw Huge Crowds to Hotel Roanoke
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence attracted an overflow crowd to the Hotel Roanoke and Convention Center Monday. As Tim Thornton reports, Trump supporters had a number of reasons to be there.
Virginians Front-and-Center at the Democratic National Convention
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Virginia is playing a big role in this year’s Democratic National Convention, which got underway Monday in Philadelphia. Sandy Hausman has the story.
Tangier Island Becomes 8th Region on the Virginia Oyster Trail
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2016
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Last week Virginia added a few more miles and an eighth oyster flavor to its 250 mile Oyster Trail. The latest region includes oysters grown out in the waters that surround Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Virginia Democrats Hopeful About Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2016
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Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is attracting a lot of attention after being tapped as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, but there’s still tension in the party. Matt Laslo reports from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Va News Topics: School for Disruptive Students, Freedom of Information Laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2016
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The Richmond Board of Education has contracted with a private company to manage a school for disruptive students, and Loudon County supervisors have sparked a discussion about freedom of information laws by communicating off the record during a public meeting. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. Fred Echols has more.
An Audio Postcard from the Republican National Convention, Part Two
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 22, 2016
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Our Congressional reporter Matt Laslo has spent the week in Cleveland with Virginia’s delegates to the Republican National Convention. He sent us this audio postcard from Ohio.
Federal Lawsuit Reveals Dark Underworld of Payday Loans in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 22, 2016
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A class-action federal lawsuit against a payday lender may break new legal ground next month. That’s when a Virginia judge could deliver a ruling that will absolve hundreds of people from loans worth about a half a million dollars. Michael Pope has the story as part of his ongoing investigation into predatory lending.
An Audio Postcard from the Republican National Convention
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 21, 2016
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Virginia’s delegation at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week has a range of diverse backgrounds, but they’re all diehard conservatives who are active in politics. VPR congressional reporter Matt Laslo is in Cleveland and sent us this audio postcard from some of our delegates.
Fundraising for Gubernatorial Campaign Getting Head Start One Year Out
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 20, 2016
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Most of the delegates to the Republican National Convention are focused on the election this year. But delegates from Virginia are also in Cleveland setting the stage for next year. And, as Michael Pope reports, the fundraising efforts for the next campaign for governor are already heating up.
NOAA’s Newest Smart Buoy Deployed in the York River
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 20, 2016
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Scientists, anglers, weather watchers and boaters just got a boost yesterday when a NOAA Chesapeake Bay smart buoy was deployed at the mouth of the York River. Pamela D’Angelo has the story.
Ex-Felons Pin Voting Hopes on VA Supreme Court
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 19, 2016
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Virginia’s Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on whether Governor Terry McAuliffe acted constitutionally when he restored voting rights for more than 200,000 ex-felons who had served their time in prison and on parole. Sandy Hausman talked to one man who is hoping the court backs McAuliffe.
Summering in Cleveland or Philly? Delegates Say ‘Yes, Please!’
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 19, 2016
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Cleveland and Philadelphia don’t make the list of America’s top 25 vacation destinations, but this month more than 7,000 people are excited to be going there – delighted by the idea of spending hours in a convention center talking politics. Sandy Hausman spoke with some of those representing Virginia at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
Constitutionality of Felon Rights Restoration Questioned in Virginia Supreme Court Hearing
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 19, 2016
Members of the Virginia Supreme Court are considering a challenge to Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe’s executive order restoring voting rights to more than two hundred thousand former felons. Michael Pope is at the Supreme Court with the latest.
Pence’s Support of Medicaid Raises Questions About Place on Conservative Ticket
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2016
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Donald Trump’s selection of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate is causing some reverberations here in Virginia on an issue that’s near and dear to Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe — expanding Medicaid to 400,000 people who live in poverty or with disabilities. Michael Pope reports.
Divisiveness Over Trump Means No-Shows for Republican National Convention
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 18, 2016
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The majority of Virginia Republican members of Congress are skipping their party’s convention in Cleveland this week. Matt Laslo has the details on a party that remains divided over Donald Trump.
Va News Topics: Sea Traffic Regulation, Democratic Convention Food Stop
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2016
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With the waters off the Virginia coast getting more crowded every year there’s an effort under way to develop some rules of the road for seagoing traffic, and the food that delegates to the Democratic convention will be eating is stopping for a check-up in Virginia on its way to Philadelphia. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. Fred Echols has more.
Concerns about Airbnb Could Lead to Stronger Regulations
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 15, 2016
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New technology is disrupting all kinds of industries, everything from newspapers and taxis to music and now hotels. The latest technology allows homeowners to rent out rooms of their house, or sometimes the entire house. That’s causing alarm among lawmakers, who are now engaged in an effort to craft new kinds of regulations. Michael Pope reports.
McAuliffe Felon Voting Decision to be Challenged in Court
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 14, 2016
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In anticipation of a court case filed by Virginia Republicans and lawyers challenging Governor Terry McAuliffe’s recent executive action on the restoration of voting rights for convicted felons, Mallory Noe-Payne reports more about that case and explains why some say the Governor’s order goes too far.
Official Platform Goal for Republicans Before National Convention
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 14, 2016
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Even before Donald Trump got in hot water for his remarks about a Mexican American judge and implicating President Obama in the Orlando attack, House Republicans were planning to unveil their own agenda this summer. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.
New Bill Would Prohibit Flying of Confederate Flag over Confederate Cemeteries
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 13, 2016
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The debate over the Confederate flag is still raging in Washington, where elected officials are clashing over where and when it’s appropriate to display the Confederate flag. Michael Pope reports.
Not All Felons Want to Vote: A Community Worn Down by Politics
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 13, 2016
Anthony Crawford, a resident of Richmond’s Gilpin Court, shows off his voter registration card. Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / WVTF
Virginia’s Governor made national headlines in April, when he restored voting rights to more than 200,000 ex-felons. But the backlash was quick and fierce. Republicans accused the Governor of misusing his power to sway presidential politics. Reports revealed rapists and murderers still in prison, whose rights had been restored, accidentally.
Since then, the debate has ramped up. But stuck in the middle are thousands of Virginians — not all of whom are excited to vote. Mallory Noe-Payne has this story, of a community worn down by politics.
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