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A new nuclear energy law will likely mean higher utility bills
Starting this summer, Virginia will have a new law encouraging nuclear energy. Michael Pope has more on how the costs will be covered.
Glenn Youngkin’s biggest legacy in Virginia could be his impact on education
With a new sports arena in the rear-view mirror and a legislature controlled by political opponents, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s largest impact on the state after he leaves office could be in the education space. Brad Kutner reports on how that could come in the form of influence from board appointments and law changes.
Early voting for June primaries starts on Friday
Voting for the June primary starts this week. Michael Pope has a preview. You can find more information about deadlines and other voting details here.
Meet Virginia: Betsy Wood
Reporter Christine Kueter has been crisscrossing the state this year, collecting real-life stories for our Meet Virginia series. Today, she introduces us a retired teacher from the New River Valley who taught her students more than just facts and figures.
Reaction to college protests rolls in from state lawmakers
Student protests and resulting arrests have upended life at some of Virginia’s universities in recent days. Michael Pope has more on how the state’s political leadership is lining up around the protests.
Virginia lab wins federal grant to break down forever chemicals
The EPA now requires water treatment plants to test for a group of contaminants known as forever chemicals. Used in products like non-stick coatings and waterproofing, these substances are water, grease and stain resistant, but they’re also hazardous to human health – linked to liver damage, cancer and birth defects. Getting them out of our water […]
VT president says he supports free-speech, but is disappointed with 82 protestors arrested at pro-Palestinian rally
Virginia Tech Police now say that they arrested 82 people late Sunday night and early Monday when they broke up a days-long protest on campus. 53 are current Virginia Tech students, according to a revised statement. Roxy Todd reports they were charged with trespassing.
How the EPA’s new rules could impact Virginia
New environmental rules from the federal government may help clear the air here in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia using multi-pronged approach to address teacher vacancies
Virginia wasn’t an outlier in learning or teacher loss in the wake of the pandemic. But new teacher licensure programs, backed with state funds, are hoping to curb the lack of educators parts of the Commonwealth face. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Millions of dollars are flowing into primary contests
Primaries for Congress are only a few weeks away, and new fundraising numbers are giving an indication of where the race stands. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.