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State lawmakers are working to reorganize Virginia’s workforce development efforts
Virginia’s workforce development is in the midst of a reorganization – one designed to make better use of federal money. Michael Pope reports.
‘They have been a godsend’ — Home visiting program brings parenting skills home
Being a new parent is a learning experience. But accessing resources and help isn’t easy for everyone. A program in Virginia is helping families build stronger relationships, by visiting with parents and kids in their own homes, as Roxy Todd reports.
Youngkin slashes Democrats’ education budget, vetoes bipartisan school funding bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin released budget amendments and issued vetoes just hours before Monday night’s deadline. Some of Youngkin’s strikes hit education spending and funding plans crafted by Democrats. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Skill games proponents ponder next steps following Youngkin amendments
Lawmakers will return to Richmond next week to consider next steps on a number of important bills. Michael Pope reports that they’ll need to make a decision on what to do about skill games.
Youngkin offers over 200 amendments to budget bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin offered more than 200 amendments to the General Assembly’s proposed budget Monday. The governor struck a more conciliatory tone, opening up the upcoming budget fight on a positive note, but Democratic leadership remained wary, as Brad Kutner found out.
Tim Kaine’s new book: Walk Ride Paddle
Senator Tim Kaine is out with a new book this week. And as Michael Pope tells us, it’s not the standard Washington memoir.
Youngkin adds to veto total with abortion bills
Abortion remains a key topic as the governor takes his final actions on bills from the General Assembly. Michael Pope has the latest.
Youngkin’s lab school project faces Dem-led budget cuts
Among Governor Glenn Youngkin’s education reforms was the development of a lab school program, linking colleges with local school systems to innovate new education models. But as Democrats seek increased resources for the rest of the state’s public schools, they’re looking to reduce funding for that experiment in education. Brad Kutner has more.
Pope & Schapiro: Time is running out for 2024 bills
Time is running out for the governor to act on bills from this year’s General Assembly session. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Advocates disappointed by veto of climate change classroom materials bill
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is setting new records for vetoing more bills than any other governor in recent years. Michael Pope has details about one vetoed bill that would have encouraged teaching climate change in public schools.