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VT Biologists Find Cancer Connection to Our Body Clock
A new discovery finds that timing is everything when it comes to preventing and treating cancer. Scientists at Virginia Tech are the first to confirm the important role our body’s internal clocks play in whether we are more prone to develop the disease. Robbie Harris reports.
Va. News: Public investment in privately owned rail, Coal-fired power plants go off line
Two more coal burning power plants have gone offline in Virginia as producers move toward other fuels…and passenger rail service is growing in the state thanks largely to public investment in private companies. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More […]
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.