Traditional Thanksgiving off the table for many
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…
Legal state marijuana sales could overtake illegal trade by year four
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…
Redistricting: How the new process will work in Virginia
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…
Racial equity obstacles in Virginia’s push to legalizing marijuana
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…
Chesterfield nears mark that would trigger district-wide school shutdown process
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…
Police cameras disproportionately surveil nonwhite areas of DC
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…
As the pandemic worsens, extended unemployment benefits are ending in Virginia
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…
Governor Northam expects the COVID-19 vaccine to begin being distributed in mid-December
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…
Virginia Latino voters excited for Biden presidency
By Ada Romano Capital News Service RICHMOND — The Latino vote went to different candidates around the nation, but in Virginia, a majority of Latinos favored former Vice President Joe…
Kirk Cox officially announces his candidacy for Governor
by Brandon Jarvis Delegate Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) is officially running to be the next Governor of Virginia. Cox has been in the General Assembly for over 30 years and…