Rockets have been launched from Virginia’s Wallop’s Island for years. Now they may also be made in Virginia.  And five Virginia community colleges are changing their names. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.

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Va. News: New Names And New Rockets

Governor Ralph Northam said he was going to stick with encouraging vaccination and other safeguards rather than mandating them in a variety of contexts Thursday, despite accelerating new cases. Jahd Khalil reports.

Governor Avoids Mandates Despite Rising New Cases

Lawmakers will be back in Richmond next week to figure out how to spend $4 billion of federal stimulus money. One agenda item they’ll be debating is affordable housing. Michael Pope reports.

Federal Pandemic Aid: Advocates Call for More Affordable Housing

Virginia’s Redistricting Commission chose a new member Monday, leaving the commission without a member from Southwest Virginia. Jahd Khalil reports.

With Monday Vote, SW Virginia Stays Unrepresented on Redistricting Commission

Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond for a special session to determine how to spend more than four billion dollars of federal stimulus money. Some advocates want them to take action to protect people against evictions. Michael Pope reports.

Federal Pandemic Aid: Advocates Push for Eviction Protections

Preventing gun violence is near the top of the agenda for many voters.  And as Michael Pope explains, it’s already becoming a hot topic in the campaign for governor.

McAuliffe Promises Ban On Sale Of Assault-style Weapons, High Capacity Magazines

Lawmakers are returning to Richmond to figure out how to spend more than four billion dollars of federal stimulus money. Michael Pope has this preview.

Interest Groups Lining Up Proposals on How to Spend Federal Funding

It’s been 25 years since two women were found dead at their Shenandoah National Park campsite. Now, the FBI has put up posters, hoping to generate new leads, but the Innocence Project in Charlottesville has another idea. Sandy Hausman reports.

UVA’s Innocence Project Calls on FBI to Take Another Look at 25-Year-Old Cold Case

Local governments across Virginia are considering entering into collective bargaining agreements with their employees. Michael Pope reports.

Another Virginia Locality Implements Collective Bargaining Agreements Under New Law

A group that provides free medical services in far Southwestern Virginia has brought advanced COVID-19 treatments to the region. And a Virginia law that requires police to compile data on traffic stops has produced some enlightening information. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s […]

Va. News: New Police Data And New COVID-19 Treatment Options

The Virginia Clean Economy Act has been law in Virginia for a year now. However, many environmental groups are still fighting against natural gas projects. Michael Pope reports.

Environmentalists Still Battling Fossil Fuels Despite Clean Economy Act

Governor Ralph Northam proposed a historic investment in the state’s continued efforts to get Virginians connected to broadband Friday. Nick Gilmore has details.

Northam Proposal Would See All Virginia Households Connected to Broadband by 2024

A state health official updated lawmakers on the dire situation at Virginia’s mental hospitals Thursday, after she she told five of eight state-run hospitals to stop admitting new patients last week. Jahd Khalil reports.

Resignations, Injuries at State Hospitals Increasing

The lack of broadband connection across parts of Virginia has been a source of concern for years. Now, a new book explores why. Michael Pope reports.

New Book Explores Why Lack of Broadband Access Has Been a Struggle in Virginia

In a Wednesday meeting the Board of Forensic Science made regulatory changes in light of Marijuana legalization and was briefed on a backlog of firearms and toxicology cases. Jahd Khalil reprots.

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