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The General Assembly is technically still in session…
Members of the General Assembly may have left the Capitol. But as Michael Pope reports, they did NOT adjourn.
Benefits for families of injured veterans get complicated after Youngkin signs new budget
Democrats and Republicans both gave up something to build a compromise budget for the Commonwealth this week. But changes to a program that supports the education of the family members of injured veterans were among sacrifices that are now causing folks to speak out. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Pope & Schapiro: Budgets, endorsements, and Brown v. Board
Virginia lawmakers settled their differences over the state budget. And a new batch of endorsements might help settle some Congressional primaries. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
This week marks 70 years since “massive resistance” to Brown v. Board decision
This week is the 70th anniversary of the Brown versus Board decision that led to the desegregation of public schools in Virginia and across the country. But as Michael Pope reports, it was only the first step in a long process in the Commonwealth.
Exploring one of Virginia’s wild caves
This week marks the season’s reopening of several caves across Virginia. If you’ve been curious about exploring a wild cave, but aren’t sure what you’ll expect, Roxy Todd suited up in a helmet and knee pads to bring us this preview.
Compromise budget includes money to keep tuition rates from spiking
Members of the General Assembly struck a deal and approved a state budget this week. As Michael Pope reports, part of that was new money for higher ed.
Shenandoah National Park launches aerial attack on damaging moth
Virginia’s unusually warm spring has meant a bumper crop of caterpillars attacking oaks and other trees in Shenandoah National Park. That’s why, for the first time since 2008, forest managers have launched an aerial attack. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Virginia House and Senate launch inquiries into colleges’ responses to student protests
In addition to passing a budget this week, members of Virginia’s House and Senate launched separate inquiries into how state colleges responded to recent protests on their campuses. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
State lawmakers agree to raise teacher pay, but there’s a catch
All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol this week to resolve a longstanding feud over the budget. As Michael Pope reports, the compromise includes raises for teachers.
Compromise budget doesn’t include RGGI provisions
Lawmakers came back to Richmond Monday for a special session to approve a budget. And as Michael Pope tells us, the compromise does not include money for an environmental priority of the Democrats.