Listen: Richmond Mayoral Alexsis Rodgers interview
Brandon Jarvis and Marques Jones interview Richmond Mayoral candidate Alexsis Rodgers on this week’s episode of “We Hate Politics.” Listen to Rodgers talk about her candidacy, the reason for her…
Va House Committee begins advancing Senate criminal justice reform legislation
by Brandon Jarvis The Courts of Justice Committee in the House of Delegates took up several pieces of criminal justice reform legislation on Tuesday that the full Senate has already…
UVA Athletics Announces 22 New COVID-19 Cases in Athletic Department
The athletics department at the University of Virginia announced on Monday that 22 more student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week. Since testing began on student-athletes and…
Virginia female lawyers, lawmakers remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Noah Fleischman Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death is being mourned by the country, and in Virginia, female lawyers and legislators are reflecting on…
Photos: Virginians Begin Voting on Friday
Beginning on Friday morning, Virginians were able to cast their vote for President, Congress, and the redistricting amendment. New laws signed this year allow all Virginians to vote absentee by…
New Ad From Nick Freitas “No One Left Behind”
Nick Freitas, the Republican candidate in the VA-07 released a new ad today saying that he will protect pre-existing conditions if he is elected to Congress. “During this pandemic, this…
Efforts falter to require Virginia schools to provide in-person options
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND — An effort to require Virginia school districts provide in-person classes to students with poor internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic is most…
House of Delegates advances MARCUS alert bill
By Andrew Ringle Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — The House of Delegates approved a bill Thursday that would create teams of mental health service providers and peer recovery specialists…
The Virginia Senate killed a bill that opened up police officers to civil lawsuits
by Brandon Jarvis The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday afternoon to take up the bill from Delegate Jeff Bourne (D) that would eliminate the qualified immunity legal construct that…
The Virginia Senate passed a bill that would publicize parole board votes
By Brandon Jarvis The parole board in Virginia has been facing increased scrutiny in recent months as officials have pushed for the early release of eligible offenders during the COVID-19…