Virginia Public Radio

Some 22,000 supporters of gun rights voiced their opposition today/Monday to legislation being considered by the General Assembly. And, though they were less conspicuous, people calling for more restrictions on guns were also there. Michael Pope and Mallory Noe-Payne share some of the voices around today’s/Monday’s rally at the state capitol.

A Virginia county would like to say how well it’s done in providing broadband but the supervisors don’t know and can’t find out…and medical marijuana production will soon be underway in Southwest Virginia. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More […]

Lawmakers are considering a bill to make menstrual products available at all schools in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

Richmond, state and capitol police are all preparing for a busy day Monday, as thousands are expected to descend on the state capitol. Just outside the Capitol building, fencing has already been put in place around a specific area. There will be one point of entry. Anyone who enters this space will have to go […]

Press freedom and access to information are issues that might get more traction this year now that Democrats have taken control of the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports.

Friday is a state holiday, Lee-Jackson Day, honoring Confederate leaders. But, this year may be the last one it’s on the calendar. Michael Pope reports.

Governor Ralph Northam is declaring a state of emergency in advance of rallies planned for the state capitol Monday. Michael Pope reports.

In a series of votes Wednesday, Virginia approved resolutions to become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. That means enough states have now approved the measure guaranteeing gender equality to enshrine it in the U. S. Constitution. But more legal battles are likely ahead. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.

Democrats in the General Assembly are planning to move forward with a number of bills designed to help workers. But, those efforts will have serious opposition. Michael Pope reports.

Democrats may have taken control of the General Assembly, but that doesn’t mean they are all in agreement about how to handle several of the most-pressing issues. Michael Pope reports one of those disagreements is over gerrymandering.