Keeping you informed on state politics
by Brandon Jarvis A “Trump Train,” or caravan of vehicles with Trump flags traveled around Henrico and Richmond today eventually leading to a gunshot and pepper-spray being deployed by caravan…
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will…
By KAANITA IYERCapital News Service With record voter turnout, including a high volume of mail-in ballots, and mail delays expected, it is unclear whether we will know who the next…
Nextgen America, a self-described coalition of young progressives, released a poll on Friday that shows a huge surge in voting among young people in the United States. The poll also…
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to help Virginians whose employment has been impacted…
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was…
by Brandon Jarvis Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) sent out a message to families on Sunday night announcing that one of their three elementary schools will be immediately transitioning to…
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday that Rebuild VA, a grant program that is intended to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expand eligibility…
By Anya Sczerzenie Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va.– Both major presidential candidates hope to convince voters they have plans in place to protect the health of Americans and the economy…
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. by Brandon Jarvis Virginians are benefiting from increased access to voting…