Tribal leaders discuss consequences of Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act 100 years later
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by Nick Gilmore
1d ago
Tribal leaders discussed the act’s impact 100 years later. From left: Gregory Smithers, professor of American History, VCU; Assistant Chief Lou Wratchford, Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe; Wayne Adkins, First Assistant Chief of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe; Chief Lynette Allston, Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia; Chief Robert Gray, Pamunkey Indian Tribe (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo) Last week, as part of its Indigenous Perspectives Exhibit, the Library of Virginia asked four leaders from Tribes in Virginia to discuss the consequences to their cultures of the Racial Integrity Act put in place to pre ..read more
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Youngkin takes action on several gun-related bills
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by Nick Gilmore
2d ago
Governor Glenn Youngkin took action on over three dozen gun bills earlier this week. The actions will stop many new gun laws from going into effect, but efforts he agreed with are ok with Second Amendment activists. Brad Kutner has more ..read more
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Bipartisan bill to address ‘abuse-to-prison-pipeline’ awaits Youngkin’s signature
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by Nick Gilmore
2d ago
Del. Vivian Watts holds information related to her bipartisan effort to protect child victims of human trafficking. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Combating human trafficking has been a priority for Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares. And while the administration has been dinging Democrats for not supporting GOP-backed bills, at least one measure to address the issue passed with unanimous support. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.  ..read more
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The governor’s proposed digital sales tax may apply to businesses too
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by Nick Gilmore
2d ago
Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering a proposal from the General Assembly that would increase taxes on businesses. Michael Pope has the report ..read more
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New school funding sales tax ballot initiative likely coming to a Virginia locality near you
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by Nick Gilmore
3d ago
Bristol officials are using ARPA funds to build a new school – the first one in more than half a century. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne) While the Virginia legislature and Governor Glenn Youngkin continue to bicker over future school funding, one bill aimed at giving localities more authority to raise funds for school construction is likely to be signed in the coming weeks. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.  ..read more
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After lots of debate this session, the governor will soon weigh in on skill games
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by Nick Gilmore
3d ago
Governor Glenn Youngkin is about to make one of the most anticipated decisions of the General Assembly session this year. As Michael Pope reports, the fate of skill games rests in the balance ..read more
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The deadline for congressional hopefuls is fast approaching
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by Nick Gilmore
1w ago
Virginia’s congressional races are heating up in anticipation of the June 18th primary. Michael Pope tells us that the final deadline for candidates is early next month ..read more
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Pope & Schapiro: The session is over, but there’s still a lot going on in Richmond
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by Nick Gilmore
1w ago
The General Assembly session is over, but there is still plenty of action going on in Richmond. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – talk about the week that was – from gubernatorial vetoes to the latest on budget deliberations ..read more
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Governor Youngkin weighs invasive plants legislation
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by Nick Gilmore
1w ago
Governor Glenn Youngkin is giving his veto pen a workout, rejecting 60 bills this week. Michael Pope reports on one vetoed measure that would’ve cracked down on invasive plant species ..read more
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The governor touted 30,000 jobs with arena proposal, but is that accurate?
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by Nick Gilmore
1w ago
The document provided by officials in Alexandria. Governor Glenn Youngkin says an arena proposal in Alexandria would create 30,000 jobs. Michael Pope takes a look at that claim ..read more
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