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As Democrats prepare to take power in Richmond this January, one of their top priorities will be passing the Equal Rights Amendment. What happens after that? Michael Pope explains.

As 2020 draws closer, the debate in Washington about the Census is heating up. Michael Pope has this report on questions about sexual orientation and gender identity.

This week Americans sit down to a big family meal, traditionally connected with the history of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts. But as Mallory Noe-Payne reports, Virginia has a correction to the Thanksgiving historical record.

Virginia could raise hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue if lawmakers choose to legalize casino gambling in several Virginia localities. That’s according to a report presented to lawmakers in Richmond today. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.

The governor’s office has written what could be the final chapter in a case that’s sparked controversy for more than 30 years. After months of review, Ralph Northam says he will not pardon Jens Soering, but the 53-year-old prisoner will be paroled. The woman convicted as an accomplice to his crime will also be freed. […]

A handful of local governments across Virginia are declaring themselves a Second Amendment sanctuary. Michael Pope reports the resolutions vow opposition to what some see as an unconstitutional infringement of Second Amendment rights.

Colonial Williamsburg has launched an effort learn more about the history of sexual orientation in early America. And Fluvanna County has trademarked its logo after a debate over a rainbow version. 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 […]

Lawmakers in Richmond are about to place their bets on casino gambling. They’ll get a much-anticipated report on Monday. Michael Pope reports.

Now that the marathon impeachment hearings have been put on hold as members of Congress leave town for a week, members of the Virginia delegation are hearing from their constituents about impeachment. Michael Pope has this report from a town hall in Alexandria.

The case of former Governor Bob McDonnell might end up playing an important role in the impeachment inquiry now playing out in Washington. Michael Pope explains.