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With a New Governor at the Helm, Can the General Assembly Work in a Bipartisan Manner?


The British classic rock band known as the Who famously belted out “Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss.” As Michael Pope reports, Republicans say that sentiment could have been written about the Executive Mansion in Richmond.


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 January 16, 2018  1m
 
 

Northam Asks Lawmakers To Pass Progressive Agenda In Address


Virginia’s new governor is at work in Richmond this week, trying to accomplish something that eluded his predecessor. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.


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 January 16, 2018  1m
 
 

Some Republicans And Democrats Find Common Ground In Opposition To Offshore Drilling


A bipartisan group of lawmakers from Virginia are upset over the Interior Department’s plans to open up waters off the east coast to oil and gas drilling. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is under fire from lawmakers up and down the east coast who oppose his plan to allow oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. But the anger […]


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 January 16, 2018  3m
 
 

Lawmakers Debate Legislation to Remove Utility Rate Freeze


Lawmakers are talking energy regulation, although they’re not agreeing on much. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.


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 January 15, 2018  1m
 
 

Virginia Senate Deals Blow to Progressive Gun Agenda


A progressive agenda on gun control hit a Republican wall at the state capitol Monday. But new Governor Ralph Northam says he won’t stop pushing for laws to prevent gun violence. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.


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 January 15, 2018  1m
 
 

VA News: Vets Clinic Debate, Controversial GOP Meeting Speaker


Stafford County supervisors were left puzzled when apparent opposition to a plan for a new veterans’ medical clinic seemed to evaporate overnight. And, Amherst County Republicans were barred their usual meeting place in the basement of the Sheriff’s office over a controversial speaker. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week […]


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 January 15, 2018  3m
 
 

The Doctor is In the House, Ralph Northam Takes Oath of Office


Doctor Ralph Northam now has a new title, Governor Ralph Northam. In his inaugural speech, he talked about the lessons he learned from his parents on the Eastern Shore as well as his time as a pediatric neurologist. Michael Pope reports. Among the inaugural parade were staff and patients from the Children’s Hospital of the […]


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 January 15, 2018  1m
 
 

Richmond Group Boosts Inclusivity In Arts Community


A Richmond group is working to ensure the contributions of Black artists are included in the city’s thriving cultural scene.   The Black American Artists Alliance of Richmond wants to see more Black art in museums, galleries and corporate collections across the city and state. Members include a muralist, a musician, even a quilt maker. […]


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 January 12, 2018  1m
 
 

Western Virginia Lawmakers Pushing Pipeline-related Legislation


Lawmakers from southwest Virginia are pushing several bills responding to controversial plans to build natural gas pipelines in Virginia. Michael Pope has more on their proposals.


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 January 12, 2018  1m
 
 

Interview: McAuliffe Reflects on Time as Virginia’s Governor


Terry McAuliffe’s term as Governor of Virginia is coming to an end. McAuliffe’s official portrait was unveiled this week. In it he has his hand on an executive order. The one where he restored voting rights to former felons. McAuliffe spoke with Virginia Public Radio’s Mallory Noe-Payne. She began by asking whether that order was […]


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 January 12, 2018  3m