Excited fans gear up for Hokies’ Final Four game
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 30, 2023
Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team will play Friday in the national semifinals. This is the first time the team has made it to the final four, and fans are gearing up ahead of the game, as Roxy Todd reports.
Youngkin breaks with recent tradition on rights restoration policy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 30, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking a different approach than previous governors when it comes to restoring the right to vote to people previously convicted of felonies. Michael Pope reports.
Newly-signed bill puts restrictions on tow companies
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 29, 2023
Virginia’s governor is signing legislation to crack down on tow truck drivers. Michael Pope reports.
Governor Youngkin amends THC legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 28, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is rolling out his amendments to legislation this week. And as Michael Pope reports, one set of amendments is aimed at products with THC currently available on store shelves.
Full Disclosure Briefing: What’s in store for Virginia’s housing market
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 28, 2023
Virginia’s housing market may be cooling off, but sale prices remain hot.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on what’s influencing the market and what it might mean for the future.
The governor wants to move forward with nuclear innovation; critics say more info is needed
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 27, 2023
Virginia ski resorts innovate through warming winters
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 27, 2023
Virginia’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction will face several challenges
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 24, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin has a new superintendent in charge of a school system facing budget challenges and rising demand for services. Michael Pope reports.
Pope & Schapiro: A busy weekend for Youngkin and a big shakeup at VDOE
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 24, 2023
There’s been a big shakeup at the Department of Education while the governor has a big weekend ahead.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
With primaries on the way, advocates worry about losing election officials
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 23, 2023
Election officials across Virginia say they are trying to do the best they can in very difficult circumstances.
And as Michael Pope reports, some of them are resigning.
Earned wage access legislation likely to return
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 22, 2023
A new federal report on earned-wage access is reopening a debate from the General Assembly session earlier this year.
Michael Pope reports.
President of Botswana visits Virginia Tech
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 21, 2023

The President of Botswana visited Virginia Tech Tuesday.
As Roxy Todd reports, he focused on how conservation, democracy, and sustainable development are linked.
After a year-long wait, Youngkin Administration releases guidance to include environmental justice in permits
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 21, 2023
Last week, the Youngkin administration released a draft of a new state air, land and water permitting process that incorporates environmental justice.
Pamela D’Angelo has more on how that might impact Virginia’s native Tribes.
Full Disclosure Briefing: What’s next for banks?
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 21, 2023
It’s been a nervous week in the banking world, both in the United States and abroad.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about what might come next.
State Police vehicles across Virginia will now have red and blue lights, following safety study
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 20, 2023

\(Credit: Lee Friesland/Virginia Tech)
Don’t be surprised if you begin seeing more state police cars with red, as well as blue, lights.
As Roxy Todd reports, police across Virginia have begun phasing in new lights, based on a study that showed they’ll help prevent crashes.
ADL: 400+ extremist incidents in Virginia in 2022
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 20, 2023
Va. News: Term limits & turning out records
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 20, 2023
Term limits may be on the way in Virginia, at least in one town. And even after 75 years the vinyl record refuses to disappear and a Virginia company is playing a major role in keeping it spinning.
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.
Pope & Schapiro: The SCC, signs of a state budget, and saying goodbye to the Senate
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 17, 2023
There are some signs of movement toward an updated state budget.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
The all-important top ballot position
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 16, 2023
Candidates across Virginia are preparing to snag a spot at the top of the ballot next week. Michael Pope explains.
More and more Virginia school divisions are starting to unionize
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 15, 2023
The Fairfax County School Board recently approved a resolution allowing for collective bargaining among public school employees, and the Falls Church School Board is expected to follow suit sometime soon. As Michael Pope reports, school divisions across Virginia are starting to unionize.
Redistricting might prevent some state lawmakers from participating in budget special session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 14, 2023
Members of the General Assembly finished their legislative session without passing a budget, and they are expected to return to the Capitol soon to finish the job. But, as Michael Pope reports, all members of the legislature might not be able to participate.
Highlighting overlooked stories across Appalachian Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 14, 2023
Across the Commonwealth, and the country, there have been many debates around monuments, and the stories they tell. A new project is underway to highlight stories in southwest Virginia that have often been overlooked. Roxy Todd reports.
Full Disclosure Briefing: What to make of the SVB collapse?
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 14, 2023
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank shocked both the banking and the tech sectors.
Roben Farzad, host of public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the longer-term repercussions.
Very few veterinarians are Black. These students are trying to change that
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 13, 2023

Nationally, only about three percent of all veterinarians are Black, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg are working to change those statistics, as Roxy Todd reports.
Charlottesville considers gun buyback program: Is it worthwhile?
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 13, 2023

Since September, 14 people have been killed and 22 wounded by gunfire in Charlottesville, prompting police to consider a gun buyback program.
Richmond and Roanoke have also offered rewards to those who surrender their firearms, but as Sandy Hausman reports, that may not be the best way to prevent gun violence.
Very few veterinarians are Black. These students are trying to change that
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2023

Nationally, only about three percent of all veterinarians are Black, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg are working to change those statistics, as Roxy Todd reports.
Va. News: Same-day registration voting numbers, Charlottesville archeological dig
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2023
Same-day registration and voting – used in Virginia for the first time last November – proved to be especially popular among college students. And, an archeological dig in downtown Charlottesville is producing artifacts by the hundreds.
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 with VPAP.
Should we monitor the mental health and cognition of presidents and candidates?
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 10, 2023

(Credit: Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library)
The approach of another presidential election in which one or both candidates might be over the age of 80 during their term has prompted more talk about the need for good mental and physical fitness in that job.
One expert on presidents and health says the nation should be using technology to scan candidates and presidents on a regular basis.
Sandy Hausman spoke with him.
Pope & Schapiro: Changes in the chambers of the legislature
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 10, 2023
Plenty of comings and goings at Virginia’s capitol and the nation’s capitol over the past week.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the changes.
Earned wage access: is it a loan or not?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 9, 2023
New report: More of Virginia at risk of destructive winds from tropical systems
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 8, 2023

The destructive force of wind from tropical weather systems poses an increasing risk to Virginia, according to a new report. Michael Pope has details.
You can see the shifting risk where you live here by typing in your street address.
Retirements, redistricting will change the General Assembly
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 8, 2023
Former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn says she will not run for reelection. And state Senator Lynwood Lewis says he won’t either.
As Michael Pope reports, it’s the latest round of retirements in a historic election cycle.
Whole Milk: A good source of bipartisanship?
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 7, 2023
Virginia’s congressional delegation is working across party lines to make whole milk available at your local public school.
Michael Pope explains why.
Full Disclosure Briefing: Amazon’s pause on HQ2
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 7, 2023
Cities all over the country wanted it. Northern Virginia won it. But now Amazon is pressing pause on its new second headquarters in Northern Virginia.
Roben Farzad, host of public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about what happened and its potential impact on the Commonwealth.
Va. News: School solar power and paying jurors
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on March 6, 2023
Jurors in Virginia can expect the state to show a little more appreciation for their civic service starting this summer. And Prince William County’s power bill will be more manageable if a solar project works out as expected.
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.
State lawmakers are still divided over SCC vacancies
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 3, 2023
Virginia’s governor is now considering a number of bills aimed at the relationship between regulators and utilities. But, as Michael Pope reports, that’s happening during a time when some key positions remain vacant.
Pope & Schapiro: Big developments despite the 2023 session wrapping up
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 3, 2023
The 2023 General Assembly session is over, but that doesn’t mean this week wasn’t light on state government developments.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the week that was.
Governor Glenn Youngkin garners highest favorability rating in new Roanoke College poll
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 2, 2023
Virginia’s governor is enjoying some of his best poll numbers ever. Michael Pope has this report on a new survey from Roanoke College.
Budget negotiators have some time to address education funding shortfall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2023
As leaders on the money committees of the General Assembly meet in private to nail down budget numbers, they will need to make a determination about how much money needs to go to schools to fix a math error from the Department of Education. Michael Pope reports.
Education advocates: state leaders still have work to do in addressing funding shortfall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 28, 2023
Lawmakers are still haggling over the details of the budget. And advocates say they also still need to fix a $200 million mistake. Michael Pope explains.
Full Disclosure Briefing: The cashless trend
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 28, 2023
More and more venues—from The Diamond ballpark in Richmond to Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech—are going cashless. And while it may be easier to pay for items electronically, it’s also more expensive in many cases.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on this cashless trend.
A possible breakthrough in the treatment of MS
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2023

About a million people in this country suffer from a degenerative disease called multiple sclerosis. Treatments carry some potentially serious side effects, and there is no cure.
But scientists at the University of Virginia report a breakthrough that could someday mean recovery for people who have MS and other autoimmune disorders. From Charlottesville, Sandy Hausman reports.
Congressman Scott is hopeful his union legislation can move forward
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2023
Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott is about to launch a new effort to protect the right to organize. And, as Michael Pope reports, it has Republican support.
What did state lawmakers accomplish during the 2023 session?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2023
Lawmakers ended their session without approving a budget. But as Michael Pope reports, they were able to claim some other accomplishments.
Va. News: Lacks commemoration, Loudon County honors Union hero
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2023
A Black woman from Roanoke who died 70 years ago will be officially commemorated for her importance to medical research. And Loudon County is honoring the first Black man to fire a shot for the Union in the Civil War. 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.
Budget bills to be decided by conference committees
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 24, 2023
Lawmakers will wrap up their legislative session without passing a budget.
And as Michael Pope reports, the rest of the work will happen outside the public view.
UVA explores link between sleep and the aging brain
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2023

It’s not unusual for older adults to experience problems related to sleep, and one in ten people over the age of 45 report memory problems getting worse.
At the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing, experts hope to learn how sleep and mental decline are related, and they’re looking for volunteers to take part in a study from the comfort of their own homes.
Sandy Hausman has that story.
Pope & Schapiro: Unfinished business and big changes at the General Assembly
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on February 24, 2023
The last few hours of the General Assembly session are ticking away. And the legislature will look remarkably different when it convenes next year.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the week in politics and state government.
House Democrats try unsuccessfully to change rules to force abortion rights vote
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2023
Democrats are trying to use a change to the rules of the House as a way to spotlight abortion protections. Michael Pope reports.
This will be the last General Assembly session for many lawmakers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 23, 2023
Many members of the General Assembly will be ending their session for the last time this year. Michael Pope reports.