Legacy admissions are now a thing of the past in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 12, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill to prohibit legacy admissions to public colleges and universities. Michael Pope reports.
Teen plaintiffs ask Virginia Court of Appeals to allow climate change suit
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 12, 2024
A group of Virginia teens argued for their right to a livable environment at the Virginia Court of Appeals Tuesday morning. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Youngkin pleases 2A advocates with early veto of new gun laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 12, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed eight bills late Friday night. Among them was an effort that would have clarified how to remove guns from those convicted of domestic abuse. Advocates on both sides of the issue were surprised by the action. Brad Kutner has more.
Governor Youngkin vetoes ERIC rejoin effort
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 11, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued his first vetoes of the year. One of them rejects an effort to make sure Virginia’s voter rolls are accurate. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia legislators throw contentious budget to Governor Youngkin
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 11, 2024
Legislators in Richmond spent Saturday approving a two-year budget for the state, the last step before the session ended shortly after.
Brad Kutner has this look from the capitol.
General Assembly puts finishing touches on budget as session nears its end
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 8, 2024
As the Virginia General Assembly draws to a close this weekend, lawmakers are putting the final touches on a budget agreement.
Michael Pope has this preview.
On International Women’s Day, an acrimonious debate about abortion
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 8, 2024
Friday is International Women’s Day, and some members of the General Assembly marked the occasion with an acrimonious debate about abortion.
Michael Pope reports.
Pope & Schapiro: The end of the General Assembly session and the end of the arena?
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 8, 2024
The 2024 General Assembly session may be remembered for what was rejected, rather than what was passed.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Democratic priorities rule in legislative compromise budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2024
Thursday’s release of a budget between the two legislative chambers was overshadowed by the news it would not include Governor Glenn Youngkin’s arena project. But the document offers details about the state’s $87 billion annual spending. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Sports arena funding left out of General Assembly’s budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2024
Public financing for a proposed sports arena in Alexandria is not in a budget agreement struck this week by leaders in the House and Senate. Michael Pope reports.
General Assembly moves online meetings bill to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering legislation that would expand online meetings. Michael Pope reports.
Expanded revenge porn bill clears Virginia Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would increase penalties for revenge porn. Michael Pope has the story.
Criminal justice reform plays out in the Virginia budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 6, 2024
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has used his post to advocate against some Democratic criminal justice reform efforts, including reforms pitched in the budget. But advocates say his criticisms are based on bad data and the reforms he’s blocking could save the Commonwealth millions of dollars. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Will Governor Youngkin back NIL? One Virginia delegate is hopeful
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 5, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that allows high school athletes to have more control over their name, image and likeness. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia free clinics fear impending legislative budget cuts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 5, 2024
Virginia’s free clinics, some in rural parts of the state, stepped up during the pandemic. And many got one-time federal funding for their service. But as that federal money dries up and state revenue projections make the fight for Virginia dollars even harder, many clinics are fearing the worst. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Effort to water down Virginia’s alcohol to food sales ratio shelved for a year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 5, 2024
A bill that would have all but done away with the state’s alcohol to food sales ratio for restaurants was killed on the House floor Tuesday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Meet Virginia: Ajmal Haidari
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 5, 2024
Each month in 2024 we’re hearing the story of one of the more than eight million people who call Virginia home.
Christine Kueter introduces us to a former Afghan radio and television personality who now lives in Fredericksburg.
State lawmakers weigh “reciprocity” in concealed carry debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 4, 2024
Democrats in the General Assembly are trying to limit who can carry a concealed firearm. Michael Pope reports.
A bill changing the absentee vote count process is likely headed to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 4, 2024
The dramatic increase in absentee balloting in recent years is prompting new legislation to make sure the process runs efficiently. Michael Pope has the story.
Democrats challenge Gov. Youngkin with ‘7-day deadline’ bills
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 4, 2024
Democrats in Virginians House and Senate sped up approval of over 80 bills with the intention of getting Governor Glenn Youngkin to act on them before the scheduled end of session Saturday. Brad Kutner has more from the Capitol.
Virginia budget conferees share a few details as negotiations get underway
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2024
The deeply secretive budget process between the Virginia House and Senate is now underway. And while details are mum, Brad Kutner got what he could from those involved.
New vape laws, tax likely headed to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2024
Two bills and a new tax on vape products are likely coming out of Virginia’s 2024 legislative session. Brad Kutner has more on the efforts despite concerns from vape shop owners.
Another session will wrap up without any new campaign finance laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to consider hundreds of bills that members of the General Assembly will be sending him. But campaign finance reform will not be on the list. Michael Pope reports.
An earned sentence credits bill is still alive in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would help people who are incarcerated earn credits to be released early. Michael Pope reports.
Pope & Schapiro: Super Tuesday, skill games, and the arena
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 1, 2024
The end of the General Assembly session and Virginia’s presidential primary are rapidly approaching.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
100 years ago, two women served in the General Assembly for the first time
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 29, 2024
As Women’s History Month opens Friday, the Virginia General Assembly now has the largest group of female lawmakers in history. Michael Pope has this story about Virginia’s first female lawmakers who broke the glass ceiling.
Pro-solar bills die as local authority rules Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 29, 2024
Efforts to allow more solar panel placement across the Commonwealth failed to sway lawmakers this session. But their patrons, who sought to supersede local efforts to block solar projects, hope they got the conversation started. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Marijuana marketplace legislation inches towards Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 28, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to consider a bill that would create a retail market for marijuana. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia moves closer to dropping food-to-alcohol sales ratio for many restaurants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 28, 2024
It’s long been a law in Virginia that establishments that sell alcohol must sell nearly half their earnings in food. But Tuesday, an effort to remove that requirement got endorsed in a House subcommittee, a massive step in a fight that’s been decades in the making. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Could Virginia finally implement a minimum wage for farmworkers?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 28, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are considering a bill that would overturn a law from the Jim Crow era. Michael Pope has the story.
An effort to allow electronic wills is dead this session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2024
The pandemic moved a lot of modern life online. But Michael Pope tells us that writing a last will and testament is not one of those things, at least in Virginia.
There are strong opinions on both sides of the skill games debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2024
Lawmakers in Richmond are debating if convenience stores and truck stops should have machines that allow customers to play video games that pay money when the person wins. And Michael Pope reports the opposition to the machines is growing louder.
Housing expansion via mother-in-law suites looks likely in 2025
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2024
As Virginia continues to suffer from a housing shortage, efforts to increase livable units struggle to make headway at the state’s legislature.
And while one bill promising to increase housing may be dead for this year, a study and support from leadership could put it on the path to success in 2025. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia Senator starts Narcan training challenge during 2024 session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2024
As deaths from opioid overdoses continue to rise across the Commonwealth, a Virginia Senator is hoping to see as many elected officials get trained to use an emergency treatment as possible. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
After GMO program hits snag, what’s the future of restoring American chestnuts?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2024
150 years ago, American Chestnut trees provided food for people and animals throughout the eastern United States as well as lumber. Then, a fungus from Asia nearly wiped them out.
Researchers have been working to bring them back, but a genetically modified chestnut program hit a snag last year. As Roxy Todd reports, this has left chestnut fans wondering, what’s next?
An effort to add training on Virginia’s red flag law is moving through the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2024
Virginia’s red flag law has successfully taken guns out of the hands of people who pose a danger to themselves or others. Michael Pope has this story about proposed legislation that would encourage more law enforcement agencies to use risk orders.
Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears apologies for misgendering Senator Danica Roem
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2024
Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears is apologizing for misgendering the only transgender member of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope has more.
Virginia elected officials in Washington and Richmond push IVF protections
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2024
After the Supreme Court of Alabama found fertilized eggs are unborn people in the wake of the rollback of Roe v. Wade, Virginia’s elected officials in Washington and Richmond are pushing to protect in vitro fertilization. Brad Kutner has more.
Police officer injured on January 6th tours VA to share his story
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2024
A police officer who was seriously injured at the Capitol on January 6th of 2021 is touring Virginia this week – telling his story to state and local leaders, students and reporters.
His goal is to counter misinformation about what really happened, as Sandy Hausman reports.
State lawmakers want to raise teacher pay, but are at odds over how much
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2024
Teachers across Virginia may be getting a raise soon. But Michael Pope tells us lawmakers are disagreeing about how to calculate it.
Wildland firefighters demand higher pay
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2024
Summer is high season for wildland fires, but even now they’re a growing problem. This month alone there were more than 300 blazes on public land. There have also been 65 fires here in Virginia since the first of the year.
Putting out those fires can be dangerous work, but about 17,000 people hired to do that job have another concern – getting paid. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Pope & Schapiro: Budgets, the arena, and abortion
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 23, 2024
Senators, Delegates and the governor are all trying to figure out how to spend your tax dollars. And they’re not all on the same page.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Effort to rejoin RGGI survives House debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2024
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, is a multistate partnership that has seen hundreds of millions of dollars returned to Virginia.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has called it a burdensome tax and tried to remove the state from the agreement. But a budget amendment that would force Virginia to rejoin survived debate on the House floor Thursday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia House Republicans disagree on prison reform in budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2024
Public safety has been a priority for Virginia’s Republican Party this session, but when the House GOP leader took issue with a reform effort in the budget, one of his own members pushed back. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Legislation allowing for more ADUs is still alive at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2024
Advocates for affordable housing are hoping members of the General Assembly will take action to increase the number of housing units. Michael Pope reports.
Many gun control measures are likely headed to Governor Youngkin’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2024
Members of the General Assembly are moving new gun violence legislation to the governor’s desk. Michael Pope reports.
Abortion opponents flock to Richmond for rally
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2024
Thousands of people who oppose abortion rights were at the state Capitol today/Wednesday. Michael Pope has more on their rally.
Which budget is asking Virginians to pay more?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2024
It’s been a few days since the Virginia House and Senate released their competing tax proposals, and about two months since we got Governor Glen Youngkin’s budget. So, which budget will make Virginians pay the most? Brad Kutner has more in Richmond.
Virginia’s Latino Caucus enters the budget fray
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2024
Latinos make up about 11% of Virginia’s population, but only about three percent of the state legislature. But that hasn’t stopped that small percentage from speaking up in Richmond, especially as the 2024 legislative session moves into its more adversarial phase. Brad Kutner has more from the Capitol.
Confederate heritage groups may soon lose their tax exempt status in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2024
Virginia saw a flood of efforts to remove Confederate monuments and iconography starting in 2020. Michael Pope has an update on one effort in this year’s legislative session.
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