Keeping you informed on state politics
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzmán, two delegates who represent Prince William County, have formally announced a run for lieutenant governor. If…
(CHPS staff dressed for spirit day on October 29th.) The information in this article comes from multiple interviews over the last month with the Superintendent, teachers, parents of students, and…
By India Jones Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Many Americans are grappling with ways to make one of the nation’s most celebrated holidays safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Richmond…
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s commercial marijuana market could yield between $30 million to $60 million in tax revenue in the first year, according to…
Sign up for our daily email newsletter by Brandon Jarvis A constitutional amendment establishing a bipartisan redistricting commission passed on a ballot referendum with an overwhelming 65% of the vote…
By Brandon Shillingford Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Could legalizing marijuana in Virginia help address social disparities and inequities? That’s one of the topics the state’s legislative watchdog agency…
by Brandon Jarvis Monday Update: The number dropped from 23.4 on Wednesday to 21.7 on Monday. This is good news for the schools. Read more for context below: Chesterfield County…
By GRACIE TODD Capital News Service In parks, near grocery stores and schools, lining streets and at intersections, police-owned surveillance cameras in the District of Columbia and Baltimore disproportionately monitor…
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) says they received the news on Wednesday that the extended benefits for unemployed individuals in the Commonwealth will be ending this week. “The Virginia Employment…
By Brandon Jarvis Governor Ralph Northam provided an update to Virginians on Wednesday as the Commonwealth is dealing with rising COVID-19 numbers. Northam and his administration also provided a timeline…