85 percent of Richmonders voted for a referendum that will modernize RPS, but Mayor Stoney may be able to raise taxes for funding with new House bill.
House Bill May Allow Mayor Stoney to Raise Taxes For RPS
POLL: 83% of Virginians Support Health Care For Uninsured, 72% of Republicans
Virginia’s hospitals are beginning to buckle. Could the possibility of a Republican-led market-oriented health care be the solution in Virginia?
Virginia Peanuts and Soybeans Hit Record Numbers
In 2017, Virginia farmers saw the highest ever yield of soybeans and peanuts on record, better than expected news for the state’s largest private industry.
Dow Rockets to 26,000 After Trump Tax Cuts, Economists Warn Melt-Up
The Dow rocketed to 26,000 amid its record run just over one year after Trump took office, spiking 1,000 in just seven days. Some warn of a melt-up.
Since When Does Government Elect Representatives To Represent Government?
Delegate Dawn Adams’ conundrum brings up a much larger question, that being whether the government can or ought to have representatives on its own behalf.
Governor Northam Pushes For Progressive Agenda
House committees are 12-10 in favor of Republicans. Policies that define the Governor Northam’s highly-progressive agenda are unlikely.
Net Neutrality Bill Moves Through Virginia House of Delegates
Three members of the Virginia House of Delegates introduced a bill late Monday that will implement net neutrality rules throughout the commonwealth.
Port of Virginia Record Volume Booming Newport News Economy
The Port of Virginia is booming. Newport News is also going to get a large economic bolster from new shipbuilding requests. This time from Washington.
Gun Control Laws From Democrats Shot Down by Republicans in General Assembly
Republicans in the Virginia State Senate defeated a push by Democrats on a panel for stricter gun control laws in the commonwealth.
Felony Theft Threshold Raised by Virginia Senate Panel Vote
A Republican-led Virginia State Senate panel voted to raise the dollar amount for felony theft from $200 to $500.
