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Changes to the November ballot and changes to Virginia’s budget are a few of the political headlines from the past few days. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
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Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a bill that would expand African American Studies in Virginia public schools. Michael Pope reports.
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Dozens of convenience store owners gather at the Capitol in yellow shirts in support of legalizing skill games. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) So-called “skill games” have been popping up around Virginia since their temporary legalization in 2020. Efforts to restrict such games followed. However, one Virginia Senator successfully convinced a Hanover County judge that newer games skirt that law. Brad Kutner has more.…
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Governor Glenn Youngkin has about 100 bills on his desk that he’s still considering. Michael Pope has this report on one of those bills that will require unconscious bias training for doctors.
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The sudden withdrawal of Pat Herrity from the Republican primary for lieutenant governor means the GOP will have no statewide primaries in June. But Michael Pope tells us that Republicans will have ten primaries for House of Delegates seats.
Governor Glenn Youngkin backs President Donald Trump’s tariff policies at the 2025 Virginia Agricultural Trade Conference. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the thumbs up to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies Tuesday. The remarks came at an agricultural trade conference held in Richmond where the impacts of Trump’s policy were also discussed. Brad Kutner has more.…
Orphaned bears are cared for at the Wildlife Center of Virginia until they can survive on their own. (Credit: Wildlife Center of Virginia) Seven bear cubs are enjoying spring in the wild after growing up at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Reporters are not allowed to witness their release, but Sandy Hausman spoke with one staffer who says the yearlings seemed happy to be free.…
The title page of Harvie Wilkinson’s book about Harry Byrd, with a photo of Byrd on the opposite page. (Credit: Michael Pope) Long before he wrote this month’s federal appeals court decision excoriating the Trump administration’s deportation system, Judge Harvie Wilkinson was a noted historian of a pivotal figure in Virginia history. Michael Pope explains.…
A photo of Pope Francis sits in the entry way of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Richmond. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Catholics around the world are mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Brad Kutner spent time at a special mass at a cathedral in downtown Richmond.
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(Credit: Appalachian Power) When storms hit, many of us brace, wondering if the power will remain on. Utility companies in Virginia are putting more power lines underground, which can help. Roxy Todd spoke with a researcher who is looking at whether improved technology may make this cheaper and safer.…
The Democratic primary for attorney general might end up being an expensive fight between two big-money rivals. Michael Pope explains why.
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Lots of money talk this week— campaign money, tariff money and state tax money. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
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Credit: NPR Campaign finance numbers show the fall campaign season is heating up. And Michael Pope explains a handful of races feature Republican incumbents in districts won by Kamala Harris.
Virginia Military Institute’s Board of Visitors selected a new president during a special meeting Wednesday. The position opened up when two members resigned following a vote by the panel to not extend the contract of Superintendent Cedric Wins, the first Black man to hold the post. Dave Cantor has more.…
Governor Glenn Youngkin is contemplating what to do with 92 bills on his desk. Michael Pope has this report about one involving medical debt.
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