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Concerns about a recession have tempered in recent months. But the latest economic headlines are providing even more mixed messages about where things may be headed.  

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright ponder if the economy may be “coming due.” 

Local school divisions are starting to weigh in on new guidance from the Department of Education.

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

Virginia’s budget surplus, and what to do with it, has been in the spotlight.

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

There has been plenty of news on what’s taught in schools– and how it’s taught. But what about money, debt, and planning for the future?

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the basics of personal finance’s place in the classroom.

Dollars continue to draw discussion in Virginia’s political circles.

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

With the Federal Reserve continuing to bump up interest rates, and bank customers wondering if their money is safe in the wake of several notable bank failures – the climate for saving incentives is seeing a major shift.

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about what some are calling “Savers’ Revenge.”

Should the political donations of professors at a state university be tracked?

That’s one of the topics Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope are digging into as they recap the week in politics and state government.

In 1738 a British slave trading ship arrived on the Potomac River. Onboard, 70 enslaved Africans for sale to nearby plantation owners.

Some may have been purchased by Thomas Lee to build Stratford’s Great House and its dependencies.

Today, the Stratford Hall Historic Preserve is paying homage to them and the unknown others who labored for the wealth of the Lee family. Pamela D’Angelo reports.

The sharp spike in mortgage rates is keeping many homeowners from considering whether to put their homes on the market. 

As Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright note the current situation has analysts borrowing a term usually reserved for an employment tactic.

Money made a lot of political headlines this week—money for campaigns and money for state revenue.

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