Archive for April, 2023
Pope & Schapiro: Bruising primaries, big donations, and an overseas trip
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 28, 2023
Two high-profile primaries, one Republican and one Democratic, are heating up.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Thousands of Virginians could lose health insurance as pandemic rules come to an end
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 27, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of people in Virginia may be in danger of losing their health insurance. Michael Pope reports.
Labor force participation is back up in Virginia, but uneven across the state
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 26, 2023
Virginia’s labor force participation rate is now back up to pre-pandemic levels. Michael Pope reports.
Home prices are outpacing wages in northern Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 25, 2023
Northern Virginia is often seen as the economic powerhouse of the state. But as Michael Pope reports, the housing crunch is causing a problem.
FD Briefing: The political contributions of the super wealthy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 25, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin has been raking in donations at a record clip in Virginia – and that was before his political action committee took in a million-dollar check last week.
Craig Wright and Roben Farzad – host of public radio’s Full Disclosure – talk about political contributions from the world’s wealthiest people.
Could more bus rapid transit systems pop up in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 24, 2023
Local governments across Virginia are considering a variety of proposals to enhance bus service. Michael Pope reports.
Fundraising disclosures show an edge for Democrats in the state Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 21, 2023
The latest round of campaign finance disclosures show the 2023 election is attracting record amounts of campaign cash. Michael Pope tells us Democrats have an edge in fundraising for the Senate.
Pope & Schapiro: Campaign cash & confidence in public education
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 21, 2023
Money is pouring in for the fall General Assembly campaigns.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
What campaign finance records show about this year’s General Assembly races
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 20, 2023
The latest round of campaign finance disclosures are breaking records and revealing the shape of the 2023 election. Michael Pope reports.
Board of Education approves new K-12 history standards
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 20, 2023
After months of debate, hearings and contentious drafts, Virginia’s Board of Education adopted new K-through-12 history standards Thursday.
David Seidel has more.
Scientists track bobcats in Virginia, hoping to protect them and other wildlife
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 20, 2023
One of the greatest threats to wildlife in Virginia is traffic. Thousands of animals are killed each year by cars and trucks in collisions that may also cost human lives or cause injuries.
In an effort to reduce the incidence of roadkill, Sandy Hausman reports on how scientists at Virginia Tech have been trapping, tagging and tracking the travel patterns of bobcats.
Tiki torch marchers face charges in Charlottesville
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2023
It’s been nearly six years since white supremacists shocked the world by marching on the University of Virginia campus, carrying torches and chanting racist and anti-Semitic slogans. Now some of those extremists are facing criminal charges, as Sandy Hausman reports.
Do LED lights on roadways affect our sleep?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2023
There have been several studies over the past decade that show blue lights, like the type in our phones and TVs, can negatively impact our sleep patterns. But what about lighting along our roads? A recent study from Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute looked at whether LED road lighting affects how well we fall asleep. Roxy Todd explains.
The effort to include Virginia’s labor history into education standards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2023
This week, members of the Virginia Board of Education are expected to take up controversial new history standards. And Michael Pope reports union leaders are hoping that labor history will be part of the curriculum.
Who should own offshore wind turbines in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2023
Virginia is about to get a massive new offshore wind farm with 170 turbines. As Michael Pope reports, opinions are divided about how to go about making that happen.
Full Disclosure Briefing: Shopping malls look to reinvent
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 18, 2023
Shopping malls once ruled the retail landscape. Now they’re reinventing themselves, or just trying to stay afloat.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about where they’re headed.
12 Virginia Delegates are hoping to move to the state Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 17, 2023
20 members of the House of Delegates are retiring and saying goodbye to the General Assembly. And as Michael Pope tells us, another 12 delegates are hoping to move over to the Senate.
Pope & Schapiro: The veto session, abortion, and a diagnosis
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 14, 2023
The General Assembly finished work on the governor’s amendments and vetoes this week, while a hot-button issue simmered in the background.
Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the week in politics and state government.
Right now, there’s no rush on the state budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 13, 2023
Lawmakers now have finished their one-day reconvene session and taken action on all the governor’s amendments and vetoes. But Michael Pope reports the budget remains a work in progress.
Legislators turn down internet amendment
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on April 13, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is now facing a choice of what to do with an internet safety bill.
Michael Pope reports members of the General Assembly rejected an amendment he suggested.
The General Assembly backs controversial THC amendment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 12, 2023
Members of the General Assembly are considering amendments from the governor. And as Michael Pope reports, they are giving a stamp of approval to some controversial changes to a bill about marijuana.
Spreading pest could threaten wild ramps
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 12, 2023
Gardeners who grow onions and leeks, be on the lookout for a growing threat—a pesky little fly that’s spreading through Virginia. Roxy Todd explains.
The debate over Youngkin’s voting rights decision should only heat up this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 11, 2023
As members of the General Assembly return to the Capitol for the reconvene session this week, the restoration of voting rights is expected to be a major topic of conversation. Michael Pope reports.
Democratic Senator Lionell Spruill of Chesapeake says he’ll be meet with the governor Wednesday morning to talk about the process.
Here’s what to expect from this week’s veto session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2023
Lawmakers are returning to Richmond Wednesday for a spring session of the General Assembly. Michael Pope has this preview.
UVA team makes key discovery about deadly dengue fever
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2023
A team of scientists at the University of Virginia has made a discovery that could – eventually – save millions of lives. Sandy Hausman reports on what they’ve learned about a virus that threatens half the world’s population.
A Lynchburg company is developing nuclear rocket fuel for NASA
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2023
There’s a manufacturing company on the cusp of big things in central Virginia. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, they’re developing nuclear rocket fuel for NASA.
Va. News: Sea level rise, free tuition at Ferrum College
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2023
New research shows Norfolk remains at the top of the list of East Coast cities facing the fastest rate of sea level rise. And Ferrum College in Franklin County will begin offering free tuition to qualifying students this fall.
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.
A look at Youngkin amendments that deal with internet safety
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 7, 2023
Lawmakers will be returning to Richmond next week to consider amendments from the governor. Michael Pope tells us about one of the amendments on internet safety.
Some rural hospitals across Virginia at risk of closing, according to study
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 7, 2023
Healthcare costs are high – not only for patients, but many rural hospitals are also facing financial strains. Nearly three in 10 rural hospitals in Virginia are at risk of closing, according to a recent report. Roxy Todd explains.
Pope & Schapiro: State lawmakers to consider amendments next week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on April 7, 2023
State lawmakers will be back in Richmond next week to discuss amendments from Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, discuss that and the week that was in politics and state government.
New poll: Youngkin is out of step with Virginia voters on cultural issues
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 6, 2023
A new poll from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University shows Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to be out of step with Virginia voters. Michael Pope reports.
In a rare move, Youngkin vetoes bill creating a work group to study loud mufflers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 5, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is breaking out his veto pen and taking aim at a bill introduced to crack down on loud cars. Michael Pope reports.
Bill expanding Massive Resistance fund to become law later this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 4, 2023
Governor Glenn Youngkin is signing a bill that offers reparations for victims of a racist policy that shut down Virginia’s public schools. Michael Pope reports.
Full Disclosure Briefing: Is a Washington Commanders sale imminent?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 4, 2023
It appears a sale of the Washington Commanders could be imminent.
Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright discuss that and where the franchise’s value ranks among other professional sports teams.
General Assembly candidates must decide this week if they’re running this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 3, 2023
This week will see some major news for the 2023 election in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview.
Va. News: Spotsylvania County school libraries, gun safe legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 3, 2023
A Virginia school superintendent’s mention of eliminating libraries to save money is getting some negative reviews, but a gun safety law passed by the General Assembly this year seems to be popular across the board.
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.
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