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Bad data on service and quality from internet service providers is frustrating to many members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. Now one Virginia congressman is doing something about it. Michael Pope reports.

As Congress approaches the end of the year, the Democratic House majority is introducing a flurry of new legislation — including reforms to health care. One bill aims to create more transparency about the cost of care. Michael Pope reports.

Attorney General Mark Herring says Virginia localities have no legal standing to exempt themselves from gun control legislation. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, he issued an advisory opinion on the question Friday.

Democrats have set their list of candidates for Virginia’s presidential primary next year, and Republicans are planning a convention. As Michael Pope reports, Virginia makes it particularly difficult for candidates to get on the ballot.

Fully funding Virginia’s public schools, an increase in the fuel tax, and a new state run health insurance marketplace — those are all on Governor Ralph Northam’s budget wish list. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

More Virginians received health insurance through Medicaid this year while the state actually spent less than expected on the program. As lawmakers learned Monday that’s because of Medicaid expansion. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.

Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate this year by promising a sweeping series of reforms. And now, a new poll indicates widespread support for that agenda. Michael Pope reports.

Special interest groups that funded many Democratic campaigns are going to be expecting action in the next General Assembly session. Michael Pope reports.

Some are hoping this will finally be the year that lawmakers crack down on high-interest lenders now that Democrats are taking control of the General Assembly. Michael Pope reports.

Now that the Democrats are seizing power in Richmond, interest groups are already angling for money from the budget. Michael Pope has this preview of a push for more money for crumbling schools.