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A Racial Divide for Mental Health Care Exists in Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on August 4, 2017
For years, lawmakers in Virginia have struggled to find ways to expand mental health care — with mixed results. A new report from the Commonwealth Institute finds a racial divide in terms of who gets help. Michael Pope has the story.
Should Social Media Posts from Lawmakers Be Considered Public Records?
Posted in Virginia's News on August 4, 2017
When an elected official posts on Facebook, is that a public record? That’s the question at the center of a Henrico County case that could have broad implications for freedom of information. Michael Pope has the story.
Challenge to Massive Surveillance Program Headed to Virginia Supreme Court
Posted in Virginia's News on August 2, 2017
You’ve seen them on top of police cruisers across Virginia, license plate readers — constantly tracking your whereabouts and feeding your local police department with information about where you have been and when you were there. Now a lawsuit is challenging that. Michael Pope has details.
Virginia is Getting Older, But Some Places Are Aging Faster Than Others
Posted in Virginia's News on August 1, 2017
The Primland Resort in Patrick County. The county is one of a number in Virginia that could see their population over 65 double or triple in the next two decades.
In the next 20 years, the number of people over the age of 65 in Virginia is expected to double. But as Michael Pope tells us, some places will get older than others.
Virginia ACA Providers Face a Federal Funding Cut With a Fast-Approaching Deadline
Posted in Virginia's News on July 31, 2017
Credit AP Photo / Andrew Harnik
President Trump has repeatedly vowed to cut off federal funding for the subsidized health-insurance plans that are at the center of the Affordable Care Act. If he decides to pull the trigger on that, what would happen in Virginia? Michael Pope has the story.
Va News Topics: Historic Courtroom, Coal Ash and Oysters
Posted in Virginia's News on July 31, 2017
Credit Virginia Public Access Project
A Virginia county is looking to avoid legal complications while it decides what to do about a religious message discovered in a historic courtroom. And, it may surprise many people to hear that coal ash was once used in the Chesapeake Bay to support oysters. Fred Echols has details.
Virginia’s Real Estate Sector is Rapidly Growing
Posted in Virginia's News on July 27, 2017
Credit AP Photo / John Bazemore
Virginia’s real estate market is red hot according to new data from the federal government. Michael Pope has details.
Congress Votes to Defund Dog Experiments at Richmond’s VA Hospital
Posted in Virginia's News on July 27, 2017
Virginia Congressman Dave Brat sponsored the legislation to strip funding from painful experiments on dogs happening in Richmond’s VA Hospital. ( Credit J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
The Veterans Affairs hospital in Richmond has come under fire for using dogs in painful medical testing. Now a Congressman has stepped in to eliminate funding for the program. Mallory Noe- Payne has more.
One Lawmaker’s Plan to Regulate Online Lending
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Delegate Mark Levine of Alexandria
(Credit markfordelegate.com)
With the rise of online lenders, consumers in Virginia can be hit with loans that have interest rates far beyond any brick-and-mortar location. Now one lawmaker from Northern Virginia is offering a solution, although consumer advocates say the bill might cause more problems than it solves. Michael Pope has the story.
Governor Kicks Off ‘Virginia is for Computer Science Lovers’ Campaign
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Virginia launched a new PR campaign Monday to draw attention to the state’s quickly growing computer science industry. The campaign ties in neatly with Richmond Tech Week, which also kicked off Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne has more details.
GRTC in Richmond Launches Training Program for Mechanics
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Credit U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman
Public transportation plays a big role in a community — helping people get to and from work and school. But now Richmond’s public transport agency is trying something new: workforce development. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.
New Rules Threaten Growing Blue Cat Industry
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Watermen bring in a morning’s haul of blue catfish from the Rappahannock River in Virginia. ( Credit Pamela D’Angelo)
In recent years, Chesapeake watermen and seafood processors have begun developing a market for blue catfish, that invasive species that has exploded in regional waters vacuuming up baby blue crabs, shad, striped bass and other economically important fish. But new USDA inspection rules that hold foreign imports to U.S. standards could threaten that growing market. Pamela D’Angelo reports on America’s other, other white meat for Chesapeake: A Journalism Collaborative.Chesapeake: A Journalism Collaborative is funded with grant support from the Clayton Baker Trust, The Bancroft Foundation, Michael and Ann Hankin, The Jim and Patty Rouse Foundation, The Rob and Elizabeth Tyler Foundation, and the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.
Va News Topics: Saving Honeybees, Self-Driving Cars to Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
The past few years have been difficult for honeybees with thousands of colonies dying every winter but Virginia is working on a plan to help these important pollinators stay alive. And, the Virginia Department of Transportation hopes to attract more research on self-driving cars to Virginia by opening sections of the state’s interstate highways to companies building and testing autonomous vehicles. Fred Echols has more.
Gillespie, Northam Discuss Guns, Fracking and Economy in First Gubernatorial Debate
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs was the site of the first gubernatorial debate between Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam.
(Credit Creative Commons)
Virginia’s two major-party candidates for governor duked it out over the weekend in the first of three debates. Michael Pope has the story.
First Gubernatorial Debate Does Not Include Libertarian Candidate
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Libertarian Candidate, Cliff Hyra (right), was not invited to the debate.
(Credit Michael Pope)
The first of three debates for governor is scheduled for this weekend, when Democrat Ralph Northam will square off with Republican Ed Gillespie at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. But there’s one candidate who’s not invited to the party. Michael Pope has details.
Tim Kaine’s Health Care Plan: Reinsurance
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
(Credit AP Photo / Andrew Harnik)
In Washington, leaders in both parties are at odds over how to move forward on health care. One senator who is trying to seize the moment is Democrat Tim Kaine, who says he has a plan to move forward. Michael Pope has the story.
Democratic Party Launches New Agenda in Competitive Virginia District
Posted in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York joins fellow Congressional Democrats as they unveil their new agenda at a park in Berryville, Virginia. (Credit AP Photo / Cliff Owen)
Democrats are eager to fight for the blue-collar voters who once made up the core of their base, voters who sided with Trump last year. Now they have a new platform of issues to attract those voters, and Democrats chose Virginia as the staging ground to launch that attack against the Republicans. Michael Pope has details.
Virginia Lawmakers Seek to Tame the Wild West of Online Lending
Posted in Virginia's News on July 21, 2017
The internet has upended the recording industry, the newspaper industry and the hotel industry. Now state regulators are looking at how to handle the latest industry to go online — cheap and easy high-interest loans. Michael Pope has details.
Richmond Public Transport Partners with Tech Company to Serve Elderly, Disabled
Posted in Virginia's News on July 21, 2017
The disabled and elderly often rely on public transportation to get them where they need to go. Now, Richmond officials are hoping to make things a bit easier by partnering with a local tech start-up. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
‘Nuestras Historias’ Explores Richmond’s Latino Community
Posted in Virginia's News on July 20, 2017
Wanda Hernandez (left) with volunteer Sasha Jiron (right) at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival in Richmond this Spring. (Credit Courtesy of Wanda Hernandez)
Last year, for the first time, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond held a special ceremony for its Latino graduates. Parents in the audience, many of whom were celebrating the first college graduate in their families, heard this poem by student Vei Citlalin Bobadilla. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Governor McAuliffe Takes Stock of what Did – and Didn’t – Happen on Mental Health During Term
Posted in Virginia's News on July 20, 2017
“I feel good about where we are. But I don’t feel that good. There’s still urgency to achieve more, until we get to the point where we are a national leader. And I think we can be there.” Creigh Deeds
During his last few months as governor, Terry McAullife is taking stock of his time in office — especially on action on mental health. Michael Pope has the story.
Virginia Agriculture Jumps By 30% in Four Years
Posted in Virginia's News on July 20, 2017
Teens Ben Testa, Hannah Waring and Abby McDonough pick strawberries at Wegmeyer Farms in Hamilton, Va. Virginia’s agriculture industries have boomed in recent years.
Credit Carolyn Kaster / AP
Virginia’s largest industry is agriculture, and it’s only getting larger. That’s according to new numbers released Tuesday. Mallory Noe-Payne was at the capitol for the announcement and filed this report.
Meet Your Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Cliff Hyra
Posted in Virginia's News on July 18, 2017
Cliff Hyra, right, campaigns in Clarendon, Virginia.
Credit Michael Pope
The race for governor has more than two candidates, although the third man in the race is getting far less attention. Michael Pope spent some time with him on the campaign trail.
Gillespie Rolls Out Plan for Veterans
Posted in Virginia's News on July 18, 2017
Republican candidate for governor, Ed Gillespie, right, talks with former Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Glenn Davis, left, at a polling place on primary Election Day.
Credit Steve Helber / AP
Republican candidate for Governor Ed Gillespie was in Norfolk today, unveiling a suite of proposals to help Virginia’s veterans. Mallory Noe- Payne has details.
VA News Topics: Goose Protest, Turtle Prosthetic
Posted in Virginia's News on July 17, 2017
Neighbors have marched in protest and a congressman has gotten involved after federal officials euthanized more than 100 geese in Virginia Beach…and an accidental injury to a pet turtle has given Virginia researchers a chance to accomplish something never done before. Fred Echols reports.
November House of Delegates Election May Be Most Contested Ever
Posted in Virginia's News on July 17, 2017
Voters will have more choices in this year’s election for the House of Delegates than they have ever had before. Michael Pope reports.
North Carolina Makes Moves to Purchase Land for New Bridge to Outer Banks
Posted in Virginia's News on July 14, 2017
Nag’s Head North Carolina is part of the state’s Outer Banks. North Carolina has had a plan to build another bridge to the popular destination for years. (Credit Gerry Broome/AP )
North Carolina is making moves on a project it’s had in the works for decades: a new bridge that would make it easier for Virginians to access the Outer Banks. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.
Calculating the Cost of Eliminating Taxes in the Poorest Parts of Virginia
Posted in Virginia's News on July 14, 2017
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One lawmaker from the Southwest corner of Virginia is pushing a plan to create tax breaks in some of the poorest parts of the state. But as Michael Pope reports, implementing that plan would blast a giant hole in the budget.
Representative Don Beyer’s Bill Aims to Deliver Non-Partisan Redistricting
Posted in Virginia's News on July 14, 2017
Credit AP Photo / Alex Brandon
One Virginia Democrat is proposing a sweeping overhaul to how the nation’s congressional districts are drawn. Correspondent Matt Laslo has the details from Washington on a bill that could take the politics out of how the nation’s lawmakers are chosen.
Controversial Drug Used in Virginia’s Latest Executions
Posted in Virginia's News on July 12, 2017
A compounded drug from an unknown manufacturing facility in Virginia has been used in the state’s last two executions at the Greenville Correctional Facility in Jarratt Virginia.
(Credit Mallory Noe-Payne)
Last week Virginia executed 36-year-old William Morva for the murders of a sheriff’s deputy and security guard back in 2006. In the final hours of his life, Morva’s lawyers raised concerns over how Virginia gets the drugs it uses in executions, and why they may not be working properly. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Gillespie Wants to Use State Funds for Long-Term Addiction Treatment Centers
Posted in Virginia's News on July 12, 2017
Gillespie at a roundtable on addiction treatment in Richmond Wednesday. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne)
On the campaign trail, Virginia’s Republican candidate for Governor is talking about how to save taxpayer money, while also tackling the opioid epidemic. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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