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Virginia Democrats split on Medicare for All Proposals
The Democratic Party seems to be moving to the left with most of its high-profile presidential candidates embracing proposals like Medicare for All. But Virginia Democrats are resisting the trend, as correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington.
New Study: The Number of Virginia Smokers is Now Below the National Average
Virginia was once the epicenter of the smoking industry. But now, the number of people using cigarettes in Virginia is dropping. Michael Pope reports.
Former New Orleans Mayor Visits Virginia, Talks Confederate Monuments
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu was in Richmond Tuesday. He spoke with the city’s mayor and shared some of the things he learned in his quest to remove the Confederate monuments in his city. Mallory Noe-Payne was at the event and has this report.
Northam Vetoes Two Immigration-Related Bills
Immigration is once again in the spotlight here in Virginia, where the issue has become a dividing line between the parties. Michael Pope reports.
Supreme Court Justices Hear Oral Arguments in Virginia’s Redistricting Case
Are Republicans in Virginia guilty of racial gerrymandering? That’s a question currently being considered by the highest court in the land. Michael Pope is at the Supreme Court with the latest.
“I thank God every day”— Exhibit Traces Impact of Immigrants on Virginia
More than a million Virginians were born in another country. Those immigrants are just the latest in a long line of people who have shaped the state. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, their stories are being highlighted in an exhibit at the Library of Virginia.
Virginia CSB’s Offer Same Day Services
Someone trying to get a mental health evaluation can now walk into any of the state’s community services boards and get one right away, instead of waiting days or even weeks for an appointment. It’s a dramatic shift that the state has been working towards for years. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
What to Expect When the Supreme Court Takes Up Virginia’s Redistricting Case
Virginia’s racial gerrymandering case is headed back to the United States Supreme Court next week for yet another round of oral arguments. Michael Pope has this preview.
Congressman Beyer: IRS Needs Additional Funding to Track Down Tax Evaders
Tax season is upon us, and that means officials at the Internal Revenue Service are working overtime this time of year. But, one Virginia congressman worries that the IRS isn’t getting the funding it needs. Michael Pope reports.
How Forests Help Mitigate Flooding
Trees are big money in Virginia, generating some $21 billion each year, according to the state department of Forestry. Another $6.6 billion is attributed to forest contribution to air and water quality. Now, the city of Virginia Beach is looking at the value of the city’s forests as one solution to their flooding problems […]