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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.
Is Aid to High-Poverty Schools Distributed Fairly?
School divisions with students who live in poverty are about to get some extra funding. Michael Pope is breaking down the numbers.
Va. News: Amazon impacts Real Estate cost in Northern VA, More Bears in Southwest Virginia City
There are two places in Virginia dealing with invasive outsiders this winter. One is being inundated by bears while legions of real estate speculators have come to the other. Those have been among the most frequently read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred […]
More Democrats than Republicans Face Primary Challenges in 2019
Don’t look now but another election is coming in just three months. Michael Pope has this preview of the primary season.
Blue Ridge Bucha Wins National Sustainability Award
Virginia is for drinkers – or so it seems with all the wineries, breweries and cideries that have opened here. And when you’re tired of those beverages, a company in Waynesboro is offering an award-winning alternative. Sandy Hausman reports on Blue Ridge Bucha.
Analysts: Republicans Energized at Start of 2019 Campaign
The end of the General Assembly session last weekend means the beginning of the campaign season. Michael Pope has this preview.
What Passed, and Didn’t, When it Comes to School Safety
School safety was at the top of everyone’s minds this legislative session. Mallory Noe-Payne has this roundup of what passed and what didn’t.
Lawmakers Offer More Money, as Colleges Consider Tuition Increases
This spring, colleges in Virginia will be voting on whether to raise tuition for next school year. The latest state budget has a big incentive for them not to. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.