One of the biggest topics spoken throughout Virginia’s capital city is the state of Richmond …
Northam Signs Republican Bill For Tax-Free Richmond Schools Modernization
As Mayor Levar Stoney continues his tax rampage on Richmond, Governor Northam signs the Republican-sponsored legislation for tax-free RPS modernization.
Voter Intimidation Charges Roil Richmond Democrats
Allegations of voter intimidation and a corrupt electoral process as led Richmond City Democratic Party’s chairman, J.J. Minor, to be thrown out.
Richmond City Council Proposes Budget Cuts To Main Street Station
The Richmond City Council has forwarded $927,554 worth of budget increases, but also $1.52 million in cuts, mostly from Richmond’s Main Street Station.
Richmond Pays Diversity Consultant An Extra $420,000
On track with wasteful government spending, Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) pays an “ineffective” diversity consultant an extra $420,000.
Overcrowded Fox Elementary Means Street Trailers In Richmond’s Fan District
After an “administrative error” by the Richmond School Board, overcrowding at Fox Elementary School leads to trailers in the street in the Fan District.
Richmond Councilman Wants Cigarette Tax For RPS Funding
After Mayor Levar Stoney levied his meals tax on Richmonders, Councilman Parker Agelasto also wants a cigarette tax to fund the RPS rebuild.
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney Threatens Sales Tax Opponents With Boycott
Richmond’s meals tax hike has restaurateurs outraged, but political intimidation via a boycott from a School Board member may create unforeseen chaos.
House Bill May Allow Mayor Stoney to Raise Taxes For RPS
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.
RTD/CNU Poll: Democrats Split Against Northam on Statues; Gillespie Right From The Start
The question is, will Virginia voters have forgotten Northam’s initial stance to bulldoze the memorials? Most likely not.