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State Leaders Push Richmond to Modernize Schools
In November voters in Richmond overwhelmingly supported a change to the city’s charter, pressuring leaders to come up with a plan to fully renovate city schools. This week, Virginia’s Governor signed that ballot measure into law. That means the clock is now ticking for the Mayor’s office. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
A Northern Virginia Hospital is Leading the Way in Cutting Down on C-Sections
In the last few decades, the number of cesarean section births has skyrocketed, and many leaders in the medical community feel it’s at a crisis level. But one hospital in Northern Virginia may have come upon a way of solving the problem. Michael Pope has the story.
Democratic Hopefuls Across Virginia Have Differing Positions on Trump Impeachment
As Democrats across Virginia prepare to head to the polls in June, they will be choosing between candidates who are taking a variety of positions on impeaching President Trump. Michael Pope has that story.
Kaine Kicks off Senate Re-Election Campaign with ‘Crisp’ Economic Message
Democrat Tim Kaine lost the last election he ran in, as Vice President on Hillary Clinton’s ticket. But he’s hoping to win the next one: his reelection bid to the US Senate. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
The Medicaid Expansion Debate May Come Down to Rural Hospitals, Which Could Need it to Survive
Rural Virginia hospitals may end up playing a significant role in the ongoing debate over Medicaid expansion. Michael Pope has the story.
Saying Gun Control is a Must, Va Dems Create Separate School Safety Group
After the shooting at a Florida high school, Republican leadership in Virginia’s General Assembly created a bipartisan work group on school safety. The group hasn’t even met yet, but Virginia Democrats are already criticizing it for not tackling gun control. Now, Democrats are starting their own group. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Lawmakers Press Local Governments to Pass Gun Measures
Lawmakers who were unsuccessful in accomplishing gun control during the General Assembly are shifting their focus to local governments across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
When It Comes to the State’s Debt Management, Times Have Changed
For many years, Virginia had a reputation for avoiding debt. But recent years have seen the commonwealth taking on increasing amounts of debt. Michael Pope has the story.
African-American Enclaves Provide Social And Professional Networks
Enclaves are comfortable spaces where people convene, laugh and sometimes even cry. There are enclaves for sports fans, foodies, college alumni. But, during the early 20th century, it wasn’t easy for African-Americans to build enclaves in the Commonwealth. Jason Fuller has been exploring the significance black enclaves across Virginia and starts in Alexandria.
Virginia Congressman Fights for the CFPB
Since the election of President Trump in 2016, efforts to crack down on predatory lending in Washington have all but ended. That’s causing a fair amount of concern among people who oppose high interest rates. Michael Pope reports.