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JLARC: Moving DJJ to another state agency likely won’t improve youth programs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 4, 2025
A new report says moving the Department of Juvenile Justice under a different state agency likely wouldn’t improve the programs it offers to incarcerated youth.
The report comes as the state Inspector General’s office says it will review mental health services being offered to children at the Bon Air Correctional Center — Virginia’s only state-run youth prison. Dave Cantor has more.
Data center fever ahead of Virginia’s 2025 legislative session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 6, 2024
As Virginia inches closer to the 2025 legislative session all eyes are on a state watchdog report on data centers. Brad Kutner spoke with those involved in the debate ahead of the report’s release.
State watchdog offers Virginia legislators solutions for rising VMSDEP costs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 7, 2024
The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which makes college nearly free for injured vets and their family members, faced controversial cuts earlier this year.
But after public outcry, those cuts were reversed, and now legislators must figure out what to do to keep the program viable amidst rising costs. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Review of Virginia’s state-run investment, college savings agencies offer good news, opportunities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 3, 2024
A review of Virginia’s state-run investment plans provided some good news earlier this week, but questions about whether the legislature should step in to reprioritize those funds were raised. Brad Kutner has more.
Virginia’s legislature sees no short-term fix for congestion on I-81
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 7, 2024
Virginia’s longest stretch of highway, I-81 along the state’s Appalachian spine, is no stranger to traffic backups. Brad Kutner spoke with one legislator who says there’s no quick fix.
I-95 traffic study shows Virginia on the hook for any attempts to fix
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 6, 2024
The stretch of Interstate 95 that runs just south of Washington D.C. is one of the worst in the country. And investigators with the state’s legislative watchdog agency have bad news about any future attempts to address the problem. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
*EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve updated this story from a previous version to include comment from Transurban.
After botched real estate deal, state watchdog recommends changes to VCU Health’s board
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 5, 2024
Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, or JLARC, recommended changes to Virginia Commonwealth University Health’s hospital system leadership Wednesday.
The review came after a botched real estate deal between the city of Richmond and the hospital’s board. Brad Kutner has more.
JLARC: Admissions to Virginia’s psychiatric hospitals are way up
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023
Virginia’s mental health system continues to create challenges for state leaders. Michael Pope has details from a new state report.
Virginia Retirement System Sees Major Returns
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 7, 2021
The Virginia Retirement System’s trust fund has reached an all-time high after large investment returns over the past year, representatives told the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Tuesday. Jahd Khalil reports.
Report: Virginia Could Be Doing More to Help Localities Recruit Teachers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2020
State officials could be doing more to help recruit and retain qualified teachers. That’s one finding in a report released to lawmakers today by the state’s independent watchdog agency. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
JLARC: Virginia Spent Less Than Expected on Medicaid This Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2019
More Virginians received health insurance through Medicaid this year while the state actually spent less than expected on the program. As lawmakers learned Monday that’s because of Medicaid expansion. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Gambling in Virginia? Casinos Will Likely Be a Hot Topic for Lawmakers in January
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 22, 2019
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Lawmakers in Richmond are about to place their bets on casino gambling. They’ll get a much-anticipated report on Monday. Michael Pope reports.
Movie Making In Virginia May Not Be A Great Investment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2017
A clap board is readied during the filming of an American Heroes Channel three-part series about the Revolutionary War in Powhatan County, Va., in 2014. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Virginia taxpayers have spent almost $50 million luring film producers to the state. Movie crews get tax breaks and grants, but new data is casting doubt on whether the investment is worth it. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
JLARC: Some State Salaries Aren’t Competitive Enough
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 13, 2017
Credit: JLARC
Three-quarters of HR directors at state agencies say they have trouble filling open jobs. The biggest hurdle? Money. That’s according to a new report lawmakers heard in Richmond Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
State Legislators Taking Closer Look At Biosolids
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 18, 2017
David Hudnall and his son, David Hudnall Jr. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)
Unless you’re a farmer or an avid gardener, you probably don’t know much about fertilizers. You put some down and your lawn gets greener and your tomatoes bigger. For people living next door to a farm field, fertilizers have become a worry as some farmers use treated human waste to enrich their soil. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
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