With four-year and community college enrollments on a two-year decline, technical education is emerging as a bright spot for students interested in skilled trades like carpentry, car repair, energy, and electrical work.

Christine Kueter has that story.

What may be the country’s largest burial ground for enslaved and free African-Americans is one step closer to federal recognition.

As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, the site in Richmond recently earned a spot on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Interest rates are starting to move higher as federal regulators try to bring inflation under control.

But will it be enough?

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright talk about the impact and the potential outcomes.

Students are asking for more of a voice in decisions made by a Virginia school board. And Charlottesville is looking for ways to restore its tree canopy.

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.

The scheduled General Assembly session may be over, but there’s still major work to be done by legislators.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope talk about the new normal of overtime budget negotiations.

The University of Richmond upset Iowa in the NCAA tournament Thursday.

And Virginia Tech hopes to do the same in its first-round game Friday afternoon.

Greg Echlin has more from Milwaukee.

Crude oil prices dipped a bit this week, though gas prices are still at record highs in the US.

Roben Farzad, host the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright talk about what’s driving those prices and the potential for some relief.

Lawmakers ended the General Assembly session Saturday.

But as Michael Pope reports, they left town without passing a budget.

The final act of this General Assembly session will likely be an agreement on Virginia’s budget.

But Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond-Times Dispatch, and Michael Pope say there’s likely to be more action even after adjournment.

It’s not often we have the chance to experience some of the more personal cultural treasures of Indigenous communities in Virginia.

Pamela D’Angelo reports the exhibit of them at the Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg is open for just a few more weeks.

The company that puts on the Kentucky Derby is now a player in Virginia.   In a multi-billion dollar deal, Churchill Downs will acquire the parent company of Colonial Downs and its Rosie’s Gaming locations.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright discuss the race for gambling entertainment dollars.

Time is running out on this year’s General Assembly session.  And that means some high-profile issues are likely out of time as well.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch and Michael Pope have this update from the state capitol.

Western governments have been steadily tightening the economic sanctions on Russia, targeting everything from banks to airline flights to Russian-made liquor on the shelves of Virginia ABC stores.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright discuss some of the economic side-effects that might be felt here.

The battle over Virginia’s budget is creating fireworks at the state capitol.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Time-Dispatch and Michael Pope bring us up to speed on some of the big story lines at the General Assembly this week.

Last year lawmakers opened up public access to some police documents in closed cases.

Now, as Michael Pope reports, they’re considering rolling that back.

The Washington Commanders’ contract at FedEx Field in Maryland expires after the 2026-27 season.  And an effort to lure the football team to a new stadium in Virginia is working its way through the General Assembly.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Weekend Edition host Craig Wright have more on the proposal that comes with a whole lot of strings attached.

There have been a few wins, a few losses and plenty of draws so far for Governor Glenn Youngkin’s agenda in the first half of the General Assembly session.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope have more on what’s been done and what’s still to be decided.

We’re bringing you a little inspiration this morning/afternoon. The story of a woman who recently celebrated her 80th birthday and whose long accomplished life, so far, has included running the Richmond Marathon 19 times.

Mallory Noe-Payne paid her a visit and has the story of a life that goes far beyond running. 

Mask mandates in Virginia schools may be coming to an end as early as next month.

Michael Pope explains the latest developments.

Low-cost airlines Spirit and Frontier are trying to land a big-dollar merger.  If approved, the merger would bring a thousand daily flights to 145 destinations under one brand.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright talk through the potential impacts.

The General Assembly session is almost at its midpoint.  And it’s clear that the split control of the legislature has sidelined numerous bills from both Democrats and Republicans.

But there have been a few areas of agreement so far, as Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope point out.

It’s been a volatile couple of weeks for the stock market, highlighted by a big loss for the company formerly known as Facebook.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright have more on Meta and where the markets might be heading.

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s getting plenty of help for his agenda in one chamber of the General Assembly, while he’s finding plenty of roadblocks in the other.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope have a rundown of where those efforts stand as well as the court fight over masks in schools.

Since November, hedge fund Alden Global Capital has been attempting to buy out Lee Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest newspaper chains.  Lee’s properties include The Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Roanoke Times, The News & Advance in Lynchburg and The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, among others.

Lee rejected an initial bid, but Alden Global persists.

Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Morning Edition host Craig Wright have more on that.

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.

Dogs are being trained to detect the odor of COVID-19.   And workers failed to find a time capsule said to be in the base of the Lee Monument in Richmond. But they did find something else.

Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.

More from Fred Echols.

Some gun rights supporters want to make getting a permit to carry a concealed weapon easier to get.

Michael Pope reports.

The calendar year may be drawing to a close. But with a new administration about to take office in Richmond, there’s still plenty of political activity underway.

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope bring us up to speed on the week in state government and politics.

On the campaign trail, Republicans promised tax cuts.

Now that lawmakers are about to convene in Richmond for the next General Assembly session, they’ll need to figure out how to make it happen.

Michael Pope reports.