Posts Tagged Governor Ralph Northam
Where Does Lottery Money Go in Governor Northam’s Budget?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 22, 2018
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Money from gambling may be making its way into the classrooms. Or maybe not. Michael Pope explains.
Controversial Cell Tower Bill Rests in Governor Northam’s Hands
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 21, 2018
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Local governments are pressing the governor’s office to make significant changes to a bill governing where and when cell towers can be constructed. Michael Pope has that story.
Lawmakers to Zinke: No Offshore Drilling for Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 15, 2018
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Leaders in the Trump administration are hearing from Virginia about opposition to offshore drilling. Michael Pope has the story.
Examining the Power of Virginia’s Governor
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 12, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam
Governor Ralph Northam will be spending the next few weeks combing through more than 800 bills the General Assembly sent to his desk. And, as Michael Pope reports, he gets to make significant changes.
Governor Northam Signs Controversial “Dominion Bill”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 9, 2018
Electric utility companies Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power have avoided Virginia regulators for several years, although that era may be coming to a close. Michael Pope has final developments on the so-called Dominion bill.
Virginia Doesn’t Have Any Sanctuary Cities, But What About Sanctuary Policies?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2018
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Sanctuary cities became one of the hottest issues in the campaign last year. Now it’s become one of the most divisive issues in the General Assembly. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
A Bipartisan Deal to Reform Virginia’s Criminal Justice System Has Been Struck
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam, front, waves during his first State of the Commonwealth address. Northam and Republican House Speaker Kirk Cox, behind Northam, have reached a compromise to reform Virginia’s criminal justice system. (Credit: AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol are striking a deal that will make significant changes to the criminal justice system in Virginia. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Medicaid Expansion is On the Table, But Work Requirement Could Be Sticking Point
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2018
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In Virginia, Republican leaders are now saying they won’t talk Medicaid expansion unless Democrats support work requirements for the program. A bill to do just that made its way through a key committee this morning. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
As Medicaid Legislation Goes Down in Senate, Northam Recommits to Expanding Coverage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 26, 2018
A key committee in Virginia’s Senate took up debate of Medicaid expansion Thursday. Even though the bills failed, Governor Ralph Northam says it’s just the beginning of the process. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
With a New Governor at the Helm, Can the General Assembly Work in a Bipartisan Manner?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2018
Governor Ralph Northam gestures during his first State of the Commonwealth address to a joint session of the General Assembly. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The British classic rock band known as the Who famously belted out “Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss.” As Michael Pope reports, Republicans say that sentiment could have been written about the Executive Mansion in Richmond.
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From NPR News- U.K. Wracked By Political Turmoil As Top Ministers Reject Draft Brexit Deal November 15, 2018Prime Minister Theresa May is taking flak from across the ideological spectrum amid a series of resignations. Some are demanding a no-confidence vote; others are demanding an entirely new referendum.
- Pence, Putin And Bolton Have 'Informal Conversation' At Asian Summit In Singapore November 15, 2018The two "discussed the upcoming G20 Summit and touched on the issues that will be discussed" when President Trump and Putin attend that meeting, the White House says.
- Generation Z Is The Most Racially And Ethnically Diverse Yet November 15, 2018The Pew Research Center analyzed post-millennials who are currently between the ages of 6 and 21 and found nearly half — 48 percent — are from communities of color.
- Startup Offers To Sequence Your Genome Free Of Charge, Then Let You Profit From It November 15, 2018A full genome sequence costs about $1,000. But Nebula Genomics expects that companies and researchers would defray the cost in exchange for key medical information about the person involved.
- Buzz, Buzz: Bitter Tasters Like Coffee Better November 15, 2018A genetic analysis of samples taken from a large UK health database suggest that people who are more sensitive than their peers to the bitter taste of caffeine tend to drink more coffee — not less.
- U.K. Wracked By Political Turmoil As Top Ministers Reject Draft Brexit Deal November 15, 2018
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- Brexit: Dominic Raab and Esther McVey among ministers to quit over EU agreement November 15, 2018Dominic Raab, Esther McVey and a string of junior ministers resign over the EU withdrawal agreement.
- Pound and UK shares hit by Brexit turmoil November 15, 2018RBS sinks 9% as fears over Brexit deal hit shares in banks and housebuilders, dragging FTSE 100 lower.
- Ian Naude: Cheshire PC convicted of raping 13-year-old girl November 15, 2018"Committed paedophile" Ian Naude was said to have joined the police for access to vulnerable girls.
- Search on in Boston and Skegness for £76m lottery ticket holder November 15, 2018If the ticket-holder does not come forward, the prize will be the UK's biggest unclaimed jackpot.
- Russia domestic abuse: 'My husband chopped off my hands' November 15, 2018Margarita Gracheva's case highlights fears that a change in Russia's laws may be emboldening abusers.
- Brexit: Dominic Raab and Esther McVey among ministers to quit over EU agreement November 15, 2018
