The decline of the Virginia coalfields will apparently bring an end to a century-old town. And Northern Virginia commuters may one day be able to get to work in Washington DC by water.

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.

Glenn Youngkin has been facing a slew of self-made controversies in the first weeks of his governorship.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope bring us up to speed on what’s been happening at the state capitol.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial pick for environmental secretary is making his case to members of the General Assembly, who must approve his nomination. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.

Starbucks has grown exponentially in 50 years to more than 15,000 stores in the U.S.   All of this growth and success without union employees.

But now two stores in New York have unionized and petitions for unions have been filed at two stores in Richmond.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright discuss what’s driving the effort and how it might impact the company.

After his inauguration, Governor Glenn Youngkin removed requirements for masks in schools and vaccination of state employees.

Thursday, he rolled out a new plan to address the state’s vaccination rate and surge in hospitalizations.

David Seidel has more.

Glenn Youngkin took the oath of office as Virginia’s 74^th Governor on Saturday.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright discuss Youngkin’s business background and the role that might play in his term as governor.

A Black woman who unknowingly made a major contribution to cancer research is finally receiving public recognition. And Virginia hospitals are struggling to provide care as more COVID-19 patients are admitted.

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.

Virginia’s new governor has asked lawmakers to introduce 59 bills, and he’s submitted 25 budget amendments.

But as Michael Pope reports, one issue is dominating his first few days in office.

As a candidate, Glenn Youngkin spoke about schools and race.

Jahd Khalil reports that in his first few days as Governor, Youngkin and his pick for education secretary are looking to minimize race’s role in developing education policy. 

Members of the General Assembly are prohibited from taking campaign contributions during the General Assembly.

And as Michael Pope reports, some would like to see even more restrictions on where lawmakers are able to get their money.

Glenn Youngkin is starting his first week as governor.

And he outlined a wide-ranging agenda during his inaugural address over the weekend, as Michael Pope reports.

It’s an eventful week at Virginia’s state capitol as one administration ends and a new one begins.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope got together in the halls of the capitol to talk about what those changes mean.

Governor Ralph Northam delivered his final State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night.

David Seidel has more.

Northam’s farewell address did not sit well with the new Republican Speaker of the House.

Michael Pope explains why.

Marijuana is now legal in Virginia in small amounts, but there’s no way to buy it legally because nobody has a license to sell it.

Michael Pope reports that’s a problem lawmakers are trying to fix.

With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spiking, Governor Ralph Northam announced a new emergency order Monday.

David Seidel explains what it does and does not do.

A 93-year-old driving to Florida needed 39 hours to get through Virginia. And the man who has shaped Virginia’s response to COVID-19 will be stepping down.

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.

Virginia’s outgoing and incoming governors have both been dealing with criticism this week.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope have more on that and a preview of the General Assembly session coming next week.

Lawmakers will be debating a bill that would allow local governments to set any salary they want for appointed school boards.

Michael Pope reports.

Many people who need a COVID-19 test here in Virginia have encountered long waits.

But state officials say it’s not a supply problem.

David Seidel explains.

The next election for the General Assembly will feature new maps.

And as Michael Pope reports, that will mean many incumbents will have to face each other.

2022 is starting with a lot of highs—high prices for many goods and high values for many stocks.

So will those trends last?

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright talk about what may be coming in the year ahead.

Tobacco was once the centerpiece of Virginia’s economy.

Now that fewer cigarettes are sold, lawmakers are trying to figure out how retailers should handle taxing tobacco.

Michael Pope reports.