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Christy Coleman steps down as CEO of the American Civil War Museum this week, but she’s not closing the book on Virginia’s history. In Richmond, Cat Modlin-Jackson has the story.  

Democrats are hoping to make workers a centerpiece of their first term in power. Michael Pope has this report about one bill that would help low-wage workers.

Visitors, legislators and staff all faced long lines this morning because of new security measures to keep guns out of the state capitol. And Democrats took quick action on other measures to restrict access to guns. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia Beach is ready to commit more money t to mitigate the effects of a rising sea level…And the Interstate-81 Safety Patrol is getting some additional resources to help keep traffic moving. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now […]

Virginia lawmakers have voted to ban firearms at the state Capitol, the first in what’s expected to be many contentious gun votes in coming weeks. Michael Pope has more.

Schools across Virginia may soon have a standard set of rules for how to deal with transgender students. Michael Pope reports.

The Governor wants to make sure Virginians are learning a complete version of the state’s history. His budget includes money to support an emphasis on black history at several sites across the state. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

Democrats have a long list of gun control measures that they are hoping to pass this year. But Republicans have their own ideas about laws the General Assembly should enact. Michael Pope reports.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam gave the annual State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, he spoke of both fiscal responsibility and progressive goals. Reaction to the governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address fell along party lines. Michael Pope has that part of the story.

Members of the Virginia General Assembly are back in Richmond this week, gaveling in an historic session. Michael Pope has this report from the House floor.