Invasive species bills aim to close retail gap, educate consumers
By Sarah Hagen, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Lawmakers recently sent the governor twin bills that he vetoed last year, which aim to protect the state’s native wildlife…
State legislatures push for expanded access to alternative mental health treatments for veterans
By Natanya Friedheim, Statehouse Reporting Network Columbia, MO. — Trey Warren’s symptoms began in the cockpit of a supersonic fighter jet. He flew in jets off aircraft carriers for the…
Democrats and Republicans ramp up attacks in statewide races
by Brandon Jarvis Democrats and Republicans are ramping up their attacks on each other ahead of November’s statewide elections. Democrats are trying to tie their opponents to President Donald Trump,…
Woodford announces run for House against Earley
by Brandon Jarvis Justin Woodford announced his candidacy Tuesday for HD-73, where Del. Mark Earley, R-Chesterfield, is the incumbent. This sets up a primary race between Woodford and Leslie Mehta,…
Petersburg city councilor files to run for lieutenant governor
by Brandon Jarvis Petersburg City Councilor Marlow Jones filed paperwork to run as an Independent for lieutenant governor. Jones typically votes with Republicans, he said, but he’s running as an…
Hundreds protest Trump policies in downtown Richmond
by Brandon Jarvis Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Richmond to protest the Trump administration’s policies Tuesday. “I had to come over and let it be known that I’m against…
Dougherty announces another run against Coyner
by Brandon Jarvis Lindsey Dougherty announced that she is running for the Democratic nomination in HD-75 to run against Republican Del. Carrie Coyner. This sets up a potential rematch of…
Va. lawmakers approve $5.8 million relief for wrongfully convicted man
By Stacy Watkins, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers unanimously approved bills to financially compensate three men wrongfully convicted of crimes, some who spent decades in prison.…
Lawmakers approve expanded mental health training for Virginia schools
By Marlin Adams, VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — State lawmakers want to help teachers and students have better access to mental health resources, to meet a growing need…
Amanda Chase announces run for governor
by Brandon Jarvis Former state Sen. Amanda Chase announced Wednesday night that she is seeking the Republican nomination to run for governor. She said that if her supporters can collect…