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Digital economies still require brick-and-mortar infrastructure.  And a big new announcement from Amazon and the state is a good example.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright have more on the plans and the push-back.

Albemarle County will use a new grant to try out what it hopes will be a better way of providing public transportation.  And it seems quite a few college students who got used to remote education during the pandemic are less than enthusiastic about going class.

Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.

More now from Fred Echols and David Poole.

The University of Virginia has announced plans for a new $300 million biotech center that will produce and test new treatments for many diseases. 

The center could break ground in a matter of months and is already recruiting the first of 100 new scientists as Sandy Hausman reports.

An about-face on a potential economic development win and a tabloid-style scandal are making headlines at the capital.

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

We’re used to tipping for certain services like meals or haircuts.  But more and more digital checkout screens are now suggesting a tip.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the growing trend.

The first few days of the 2023 General Assembly session are in the books. 

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap what’s happened so far and what might come next.

Governor Glenn Youngkin says Virginia needs to catch up. 

David Seidel has details from Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address,

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address touched on a number of areas.

But, as Michael Pope reports, one part of the speech had lawmakers buzzing.

Virginia’s governor says the Commonwealth is not keeping pace with its peers.  And he’s proposed a number of changes he says will make the state more competitive.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the high-stakes competition of recruiting businesses to Virginia.

The General Assembly session begins Wednesday, with a State of the Commonwealth speech from the governor.

Michael Pope has this insight on the moment from a former governor.

A Roanoke County delegate wants to find out more about how switching to Daylight Saving Time every spring impacts Virginians and whether that should continue.  And some of the nation’s oldest historical documents may be at risk of damage from material that was meant to protect them.

Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.

More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.

When an NFL player collapsed on national TV, it raised public awareness about cardiac arrest.  

A hospital in Richmond is helping schools to prepare for a similar event as Sandy Hausman reports.

State lawmakers were already looking at a busy session when one member of the State Corporation Commission announced her resignation. 

That will leave just one person on an essential regulatory board, and as Sandy Hausman reports, making new appointments through the legislature could be a challenge.

Virginia’s General Assembly gets down to work on Wednesday.  But before that a couple of new members will be elected.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope have more on what’s at stake.

One Virginia city is looking to slow the alarming decline in honeybee populations.  And there are still plenty of people who use the public library even if they don’t go there.

Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.

More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.

The first day of the new year will see some changes to Virginia law, including one very important change at the grocery store.

Michael Pope explains.

2022 is nearly over.  And political observers are looking to campaigns in 2023 and far beyond.

Jeff Schapiro, of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the week in politics and state government.

On January 1st Virginia’s minimum wage will move from 11 to 12 dollars an hour.

Mallory Noe-Payne has details. 

Lawmakers are preparing to return to Richmond and gavel into session next month.

And as Michael Pope reports, one issue they’ll be discussing has widespread support on both sides of the aisle. 

Horseback riders are at a high risk of getting a brain injury.

The first study that tests equestrian helmets for their ability to protect riders has just been released by Virginia Tech’s helmet laboratory.

Roxy Todd has more.

2021 was not a good year to work in a nursing home. But it turns out 2022 was worse.

According to a recent survey, 4 in 5 nursing home facility directors say they’re still facing difficulty in filling jobs and shifts.  Mallory Noe-Payne reports.