A new federal report on earned-wage access is reopening a debate from the General Assembly session earlier this year.

Michael Pope reports.

The President of Botswana visited Virginia Tech Tuesday.

As Roxy Todd reports, he focused on how conservation, democracy, and sustainable development are linked.

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.

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.

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.

Virginia was among the top states for hate and extremist incidents in 2022.

Michael Pope reports.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.    

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.

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.

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.

Virginia’s congressional delegation is working across party lines to make whole milk available at your local public school.

Michael Pope explains why.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the war in Ukraine reaches the one-year mark, an orchestra from that country has been performing in the U-S.

Roxy Todd reports the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance at Radford University this week was part of a two-month tour.

For the first time ever, Virginians elected a Black woman to represent the state in Congress.

Mallory Noe-Payne was at the election night celebration in Richmond Tuesday night and filed this report. 

Remember the old adage “membership has its privileges?”

Well, more and more often that privilege is access to content that used to be free as all sorts of services add paid memberships and subscriptions.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the business trend.

It may not be November, but Tuesday is an election day in some parts of the state.

Mallory Noe-Payne reports on the special election in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District.

Lawmakers in Richmond often consider laws about concealed firearms.

Now, as Michael Pope reports, they are considering laws about concealed switchblades.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering legislation aimed to preventing foreign adversaries from purchasing farmland in Virginia.

Michael Pope has an update.

Type One diabetes is rare, but it tends to run in families, and if you have a close relative with the disease your lifetime odds are 5 to 7%.

Now, doctors can offer a medication that prevents development for an average of two years. Children’s Hospital of Richmond is helping families to get tested and to come in for treatment, as Sandy Hausman reports.

The University of Virginia’s Student Council wants the university to make a financial commitment to help support housing and public education in Charlottesville.  And high school students in Southwest Virginia soon will have access to college-level training.

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.

Would you be willing to pay more for a better seat at a movie theater? 

Roben Farzad, host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright have more on what might become standard operating procedure at some theaters.

Have you ever wondered how flying snakes do their thing and fly?

Scientists at Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia are working to uncover this mystery, and determine if the same technology could be applied to robots.

Roxy Todd explains.

Lawmakers are debating access to abortion.

But as Michael Pope tells us, neither side is expecting any success on the issue.

Lawmakers in Richmond are taking a look at what role parents should play in public education.

Michael Pope reports that even gets down to the level of guest speakers.

The cost of solar panels has fallen by more than 50% over the last ten years, and Virginia is a national leader in new solar development. 

That’s why a team at the University of Virginia is advising communities on how to plan for solar arrays as Sandy Hausman reports.

Virginia could be a landing spot for a multi-billion dollar effort to create regional technology hubs.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about some of the potential locations and the impact.

The effort to ban solitary confinement in Virginia has run into some opposition.

Michael Pope explains.

The House of Delegates is now considering a bill that allows courts to modify prison sentences allowing for early release.

Michael Pope reports it passed the State Senate Monday.

The Chinese spy balloon may have been shot down over the weekend.

But it’s still hovering in the minds of lawmakers in Richmond. Michael Pope explains why.

A new study shows that trains could be tapped as a potential source of electricity.

Roxy Todd explains.

Pickleball was once seen as an easygoing exercise opportunity for seniors but it’s gotten a little too loud for some people. And a Virginia high school basketball team had its season canceled after a coach took to the court.

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.

People are experimenting with AI chatbots in all sorts of situations– classrooms, writers’ rooms, even newsrooms.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the technology’s impact.

Lawmakers in Richmond are debating the presence of guns in public places.

Michael Pope reports the bills aren’t likely to make it to the governor’s desk.

A divided General Assembly is proving to be a hurdle for two of the governor’s biggest legislative priorities.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Digital economies still require brick-and-mortar infrastructure.  And a big new announcement from Amazon and the state is a good example.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright have more on the plans and the push-back.

Albemarle County will use a new grant to try out what it hopes will be a better way of providing public transportation.  And it seems quite a few college students who got used to remote education during the pandemic are less than enthusiastic about going class.

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.

The University of Virginia has announced plans for a new $300 million biotech center that will produce and test new treatments for many diseases. 

The center could break ground in a matter of months and is already recruiting the first of 100 new scientists as Sandy Hausman reports.

An about-face on a potential economic development win and a tabloid-style scandal are making headlines at the capital.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

We’re used to tipping for certain services like meals or haircuts.  But more and more digital checkout screens are now suggesting a tip.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the growing trend.

The first few days of the 2023 General Assembly session are in the books. 

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap what’s happened so far and what might come next.

Governor Glenn Youngkin says Virginia needs to catch up. 

David Seidel has details from Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address,

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address touched on a number of areas.

But, as Michael Pope reports, one part of the speech had lawmakers buzzing.

Virginia’s governor says the Commonwealth is not keeping pace with its peers.  And he’s proposed a number of changes he says will make the state more competitive.

Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s Full Disclosure, and Craig Wright talk about the high-stakes competition of recruiting businesses to Virginia.