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Polls are shedding new light on the 2024 election in Virginia, while one high-profile Republican is getting a head start on 2025.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

The final stretch of the campaign season in Virginia got off to a raucous start.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Five years ago, some residents of Spotsylvania County were unsuccessfully fought plans for the largest solar array east of the Rocky Mountains. 

Today that facility is generating a different sound and making money for a surprising group of people. 

Sandy Hausman paid a visit to the Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center and has this report.

In our Meet Virginia segment this month, we travel to Richmond, where Chauncie Beaston is fulfilling a pledge made to herself years ago.

Christine Kueter has that story.

Fewer people are quitting their jobs in Virginia.

Michael Pope has the story behind the numbers.

As campaigns kick into high gear this Labor Day weekend, so are efforts to finalize voting procedures in Virginia.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

This weekend, the spouses of the Democratic candidates for president and vice president will be barnstorming Virginia.

Michael Pope has this bit of historical perspective.

The political conventions are now over and the major party field is set for November’s election.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael recap some of the historical moments when Virginia was in the convention spotlight.

The candidates for one of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats will meet face-to-face.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Noting that one in five people released from state prison will be back behind bars within three years, Governor Glenn Youngkin is asking state agencies to do more. 

As Sandy Hausman reports, he hopes to ensure former prisoners have what they need to succeed.

While work on the 43-mile, multi-use path known as the Fall Line Trail continues in the Richmond region, another trail in Charlottesville is also in the works.  

It’s one of many car-free trails that could eventually connect to others around Virginia. 

Ian Stewart reports. 

Public bodies that do public business are supposed to make most documents available to the public.

But Michael Pope reports on an example in Northern Virginia where a town government is trying to shield documents related to a data center.

Virginia is about to get a windfall from the Infrastructure Act.

Michael Pope has details about one of the projects it will support.

Issues around the presidential campaigns are driving some of the political headlines this week.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recaps the week in politics and state government.

State Senator Bill Stanley is no stranger to a courtroom. He successfully fought the state’s skill games ban, only to have it reinstated months later.

That suit is ongoing.  And as Brad Kutner found out, Stanley’s put a target on the state’s anti-saloon laws next.   

Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman is calling Donald Trump “crazy” and is urging voters to support Democrat Kamala Harris for president. 

Sandy Hausman was on hand when he explained his reasons to a crowd of about 50 people.