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Both Republicans and Democrats are looking to increase funding for a scholarship fund that benefits the descendants of those impacted by the state’s fight against school integration. 

Brad Kutner spoke with those involved in what’s known as the Brown v. Board Scholarship. 

We’re closing in on the mid-point of this year’s legislative session at the state capitol.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week at the General Assembly.

If you’ve ever looked over the shoulder of your son or daughter as they scroll on their phones, you might have noticed how different their social media feeds are – and how hard it seems to pull them away from the screen.

One legislator is hoping to combat that, as Brad Kutner reports from Richmond. 

A pair of bills aiming to make it harder to get an abortion in Virginia were turned back by a House committee late Wednesday evening.

Brad Kutner has more from Richmond. 

There are 8.7 million Virginians.  Each one has a story.

This month in our Meet Virginia series, we’re introduced to Robbie Lawson.  He’s a former auto mechanic turned pipe organ builder who’s fashioned a love of working with his hands into an accidental career that’s lasted nearly 30 years.

Christine Kueter has his story.

One in three teenagers will be in an abusive dating relationship before they graduate high school, according to the American Psychological Association.

A tragic event in Blacksburg last year is leading school administrators, parents and other community members to ask, what are the early warning signs that a teen may be in danger? How, and when, should adults step in to help?

Roxy Todd reports.

The Virginia House of Delegates voted across party lines Monday to make it easier for localities to impound all-terrain-vehicles that are driven illegally on public streets.

Brad Kutner has more from the capitol.

Lawmakers in Richmond are considering lifting restrictions on who is able to work in substance abuse counselor positions or mental health treatment programs.

Michael Pope reports.

Lawmakers are considering a way for people who are incarcerated to get a second chance.

Michael Pope reports.

A Virginia Senator is hoping to expand existing free school meal programs across the commonwealth.

But the bill’s eye popping price tag has already caused a hiccup in the House.

Brad Kutner has more. 

Bills that would impact the LGBTQ community in Virginia are moving their way through the state’s legislature.

While a Democratic majority is blocking bills that would reduce rights, some bipartisan votes highlight a possibly changing Commonwealth.

Brad Kutner has more. 

While Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground in college admissions, they’re not seeing eye to eye on a tax issue.

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