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Virginia Lawmakers find Common Ground Fighting Financial Crime
Washington gets a lot of bad publicity for partisan gridlock, and there’s certainly a lot of that. But two freshman Virginia lawmakers from different parties are working together to crack down on financial crimes. Michael Pope reports.
How Have Local Real Estate Taxes Changed Over the Years?
Richmond’s Mayor is proposing a hike in the city’s real estate tax. He says the money is needed for schools and infrastructure. And as Mallory Noe-Payne reports, in recent years real estate taxes have risen across the state.
Changes in State Law Pave the Way for more Solar Jobs
Virginia hasn’t traditionally had a great reputation for renewable sources of energy. But the solar industry is now booming in Virginia. Michael Pope sheds some light on the numbers.
Democrats want to send Message with HR 1
Virginia’s newly elected Democrats in Congress are hoping to re-write the rules for elections and campaign finance. Michael Pope reports.
Report Details the Potential Danger of Toxic Floodwaters
In Richmond late last month, the James River flooded to more than 16 feet, its highest since 2010. A new report looks at another danger to communities when the James floods –contaminants from industrial areas along the river. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Scott: Raising Minimum Wage would have Postive Local Impact
Lawmakers in Richmond rejected efforts to raise the minimum wage this year. But now Congress is considering raising the federal minimum wage. And as Michael Pope, a Virginia congressman is leading the effort.
Northam Makes First Public Appearances Since Scandal
Governor Ralph Northam is slowly and quietly getting out and about. Mallory Noe-Payne was at his latest public appearance in Richmond Tuesday and has this report.
School Counselor Funding is On the Way, But Not Nearly Enough
School counselors are about to get a little more money. But, as Michael Pope reports, it’s still nowhere close to the required ratio.
After 2019 Session, Can Virginia Republicans Maintain the Majority?
Republicans have controlled Virginia’s House of Delegates for almost two decades. At the height of their power they outnumbered Democrats two-to-one. But shifting demographics and a fierce backlash to President Trump has put the party on defense. Mallory Noe-Payne has this look at what Republicans did with what some predict may be their final year […]
Virginia AG says he wants to Repair Harm from Blackface
Attorney General Mark Herring says he did not call on Governor Ralph Northam to resign because of blackface, but because the Governor flip-flopped on his story. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.