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Patrick Houck - July 25, 2024

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Controversial Decision: Richmond City Council Sells School To Planned Parenthood For $10

The Richmond City Council is making headlines for unanimously agreeing to sell the former Brook Hill School to the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood (VLPP) for a symbolic $10. The abortion provider plans to demolish the old school and erect a cutting-edge 10,000-square-foot facility. Context and Implications In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...

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Patrick Houck - April 23, 2024

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Stoney Ends Gubernatorial Bid, Clearing Path For Spanberger

Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney has decided to suspend his ambitions for the governor’s mansion, at least for the time being. In a statement posted to X, the Democrat announced his decision to run for lieutenant governor and reiterated his commitment to helping Democrats reclaim Virginia’s state executive offices in 2025. Tuesday’s decision makes Rep. […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...

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TRS Staff - December 16, 2021

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Police Union Demands Chief’s Resignation

The Richmond Coalition of Police gave Police Chief Gerald Smith a vote of no confidence, setting up a potentially explosive confrontation with the mayor’s office. For some time, but especially since spring 2020, officers nationwide have felt under siege by citizens who share how much they hate them in words and actions. The situation is […]

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TRS Staff - November 29, 2021

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Police Morale Plummets in Parts of Commonwealth

Police morale is reportedly plummeting in Richmond. Virginia’s capital city should have a police force of 750. Its headcount is currently below 600. Resigning officers have cited low pay and low moral, thanks to criticism and attacks by local politicians. CBS 6 Richmond reports on the case of Brenda Ruiz, a three year veteran of […]

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Alex Lemieux - March 18, 2019

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City Of Richmond Denies FOIA Request After Extraordinary Overtime Pay For City Employees

After Henrico and Chesterfield counties released their overtime pay figures via an FOIA request, the City of Richmond refused to do so, even after one DPU employee was paid for almost 1,900 hours of overtime in 2017.

The City of Richmond is lacking in its roadway maintenance as residents begin to fix city roads themselves.

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