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Until last summer, nearly 5 million Virginians lacked dental insurance. Expansions to Medicaid in the past year have helped, but as Roxy Todd reports, there’s still a shortage of dentists in parts of the Commonwealth who are willing to accept low-income patients.
Five years after neo-Nazis and other white supremacists marched in Charlottesville, the city is still reflecting on what happened. Several residents shared their stories and their conclusions with Sandy Hausman.
Many Republicans are encouraging Glenn Youngkin to run for president, but he’s not the first Virginia governor to consider a campaign for the White House. Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope take a look at governor’s who have considered hitting the campaign trail for national office.
As Charlottesville observes the fifth anniversary of Unite the Right, a photographer who documented the Summer of Hate five years ago presents a show in the trees along the city’s downtown mall. Rather than focus on right-wing extremists, it features those who stood up to them. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Newly released data shows that about 1 in 10 Virginia children are experiencing mental health problems. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, those numbers are on par with the national average.
State regulators have now approved plans for the largest offshore wind farm in the nation. Already, Dominion Energy has completed testing of two turbines off the coast of Virginia Beach. Sandy Hausman joined other journalists on a trip to see how those windmills are working, when we can expect to see more, and how […]
The market for coffee shops is highly competitive, but a Virginia couple may have an edge at their new café. It’s called Cups and Claws, and allows customers to hang out with cats. Sandy Hausman has that story.
In the dictionary of economic terms, “misery index” sounds particularly menacing. So what exactly is it? Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and Craig Wright explain it and its impact.
Virginia Beach police will no longer allow the public to listen in on radio communications. And, Charlottesville has joined the effort to reduce plastic bag pollution with a targeted tax. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred […]
Several electric bike and scooter sharing programs across Virginia have stopped abruptly after the company, Bolt Mobility, has seemingly stopped operations. Roxy Todd reports that it’s caught local officials in the New River Valley off guard, and without a plan to move forward.
What impacts could the Kansas abortion vote have here in Virginia? Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope discuss that and all of this week’s political happenings.
Attorney General Jason Miyares is working with a bipartisan group of AGs from across the country to crack down on robocalls. Michael Pope reports.
As concern over school shootings increases, some say teachers should be able to bring guns to the classroom. Michael Pope reports.
Sometimes the path between an idea and a law takes years of effort as advocates try and fail multiple times before they achieve success. Michael Pope reports on the six-year effort to remove Virginia’s tax on menstrual products.
In 1954, the Supreme Court did away with legal segregation of schools in Brown versus the Board of Education. Today, there’s a national park in Kansas celebrating that case, but there were other places involved in the lawsuit – one here in Virginia – and Congress has now made it part of the park, as […]
Last week, JetBlue and Spirit announced plans to merge. The new company would become the country’s fifth largest airline – if federal regulators approve. Roben Farzad, host of the Full Disclosure podcast, and host Craig Wright discuss the potential merger and what it could mean for Virginia travelers.
The Mountain Valley Pipeline has encountered a number of setbacks from courts and regulators throughout the permitting process. Michael Pope reports environmentalists are worried Congress may soon take action to weaken that process.
The imminent closing of a historic Virginia flour mill has caused a run on its products. And, the state is gearing up to deal with an invasion of South American rodents. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from […]
Cameras are used to monitor security in many schools. But what about cameras to monitor what’s being taught? As Michael Pope reports, that’s become a topic of discussion in a congressional race.
Cameras are used to monitor security in many schools. But what about cameras to monitor what’s being taught? As Michael Pope reports, that’s become a topic of discussion in a congressional race.
An old, alleged scandal is back in the news. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the week in politics and the General Assembly.
An old, alleged scandal is back in the news. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss the week in politics and the General Assembly.
Virginia already has one manufacturing facility for semiconductors. It’s in Prince William County in northern Virginia. But, as Michael Pope reports, new federal money to encourage fabrication plants could be coming to Virginia.
Virginia already has one manufacturing facility for semiconductors. It’s in Prince William County in northern Virginia. But, as Michael Pope reports, new federal money to encourage fabrication plants could be coming to Virginia.
Staff at the Virginia Aquarium are keeping a watchful eye on over a dozen white eggs expected to hatch this summer. It will be cause for celebration since they were laid by an animal that’s threatened worldwide, but the rest of us might feel a little nervous as 14 baby tomistomas arrive. Sandy Hausman has […]
Staff at the Virginia Aquarium are keeping a watchful eye on over a dozen white eggs expected to hatch this summer. It will be cause for celebration since they were laid by an animal that’s threatened worldwide, but the rest of us might feel a little nervous as 14 baby tomistomas arrive. Sandy Hausman has […]
The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health is fielding a significant influx of calls over adverse reactions to a substance derived from hemp and marijuana plants. Nick Gilmore reports. You can reach the Blue Ridge Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health is fielding a significant influx of calls over adverse reactions to a substance derived from hemp and marijuana plants. Nick Gilmore reports. You can reach the Blue Ridge Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Recent flooding in Southwest Virginia is reopening debate about Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Michael Pope reports.
Recent flooding in Southwest Virginia is reopening debate about Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Michael Pope reports.
