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Virginia convenience stores protest Gov. Youngkin’s skill games amendments
Governor Glenn Youngkin tacked a lengthy list of amendments onto a bill that would legalize skill games. Now, impacted store owners are pushing back. Brad Kutner spoke to one such owner south of Richmond.
AirTags: Useful tool or potential privacy risk?
Innovative technologies produce gadgets meant to be helpful or simplify our lives. But sometimes, new products are used for unintended, illicit purposes. Craig Wright has the story of a woman who wasn’t sure how to react to a disturbing alert she received on her phone about one such device.
‘Zombie mortgages’ to die for good later this year
Starting this summer, Virginia will have a new law against so-called “zombie mortgages.” Michael Pope explains.
Pope & Schapiro: Parsing the governor’s amendments and vetoes
The General Assembly is parsing through the governor’s many amendments and vetoes. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Governor Youngkin says no to ranked-choice voting legislation
Ranked-choice voting has gained popularity in recent years. Although, as Michael Pope tells us, it’s not popular at the Executive Mansion.
Youngkin gets mixed reviews on final criminal justice reform actions of 2024 session
Governor Glenn Youngkin ran on a law and order platform. And while that may have put most criminal justice reform efforts on the chopping block, advocates and elected officials were surprised by what survived his veto pen. Brad Kutner has more.
UVA conference to address health risks linked to hotter weather
We’ve heard a lot about dangerous weather and rising seas associated with a changing climate, and medical experts say it will also take a toll on public health. That’s why the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing is hosting a conference on the subject this weekend. Sandy Hausman has that story.
State lawmakers are working to reorganize Virginia’s workforce development efforts
Virginia’s workforce development is in the midst of a reorganization – one designed to make better use of federal money. Michael Pope reports.
‘They have been a godsend’ — Home visiting program brings parenting skills home
Being a new parent is a learning experience. But accessing resources and help isn’t easy for everyone. A program in Virginia is helping families build stronger relationships, by visiting with parents and kids in their own homes, as Roxy Todd reports.
Youngkin slashes Democrats’ education budget, vetoes bipartisan school funding bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin released budget amendments and issued vetoes just hours before Monday night’s deadline. Some of Youngkin’s strikes hit education spending and funding plans crafted by Democrats. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.