Government

General Assembly 2025

Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears Virginia legislature on third push

,   and  Brooke Lindberg, VCU Capital News Service

February 13, 2025

General Assembly 2025

House subcommittee punts on bipartisan after-school life counselors bill

,   and  Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

February 12, 2025

Henrico water crisis

Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

,   and  Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 11, 2025

Henrico water crisis

Henrico floats possibility of purchasing Richmond water treatment facility; consultant outlines 5 options for Henrico water system enhancements

,   and  Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 11, 2025

Community

Virginia braces for winter storm as Youngkin declares state of emergency

,   and  Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

February 10, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Anti-Trump protesters gather at Virginia General Assembly

,   and  Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service ,   and  Lucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service

February 10, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Legislation addressing fentanyl crisis in Virginia draws bipartisan support

,   and  Sophie Dulog, Richmond Capital News Service

February 10, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia housing advocates promote legislation to foster affordable options, end homelessness

,   and  Seraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service

February 10, 2025

Government

Young Henrico Scout holds supervisors accountable; new townhomes approved for Church Road

,   and  Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

February 8, 2025

Government

Henrico supervisors expand access to Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program

,   and  Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

February 7, 2025

Government

How to sign up for Henrico County emergency alerts

,   and  WTVR CBS 6

February 7, 2025

General Assembly 2025

How successful were Henrico legislators in advancing their bills during General Assembly's first half?

,   and  Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen

February 7, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Strained safety net: Free clinics face funding uncertainty amid growing need

,   and  Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

February 7, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia House, Senate move to fast-track CTE teachers

,   and  Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

February 7, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia House targets speed camera ‘cash grab’

,   and  Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

February 6, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Cannabis sales bills clear Virginia legislature, face likely Youngkin veto

,   and  Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

February 5, 2025

General Assembly 2025

License plate reader bill clears the House, but privacy concerns persist

,   and  Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

February 5, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia House approves bill to study Medicaid benefit for sickle cell disease

,   and  Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen

February 5, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Legislation abounds during Virginia General Assembly crossover day sessions

,   and  Lucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service

February 5, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Halftime in Richmond: Virginia lawmakers clash over taxes, health care and gun control

,   and  Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

February 4, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Aird to host legislative update meeting for constituents Feb. 8

,   and  Citizen Staff Reports

February 4, 2025

Government

Leadership vacancies at Sandston facility cost USPS $2.3M in extra expenses, audit finds

,   and  WTVR CBS 6

February 4, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia legislators call out federal government threat to Medicaid access

,   and  Seraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service ,   and  Sophie Dulog, Richmond Capital News Service ,   and  Nick Mossman, Richmond Capital News Service ,   and  Juliet Zucker, Richmond Capital News Service

February 3, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia Senate approves measures for local data center regulations

,   and  Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen

February 3, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia Organizing advocates urge improvements in housing, energy justice

,   and  Lucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service

February 3, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia House committee advances bill expanding healthcare access

,   and  Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen

February 3, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia Medicaid recipients on edge as GOP weighs cuts

,   and  Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

January 31, 2025

Government

Youngkin’s office knew about temporary suspension of federal aid portals, memo shows

,   and  Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury

January 30, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Abortion opponents lobby legislators at Virginia Capitol

,   and  Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service ,   and  Lucy Jones, Richmond Capital News Service

January 30, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia House advances bill barring certain food dyes in school food

,   and  Grace Randolph, Richmond Capital News Service

January 30, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Bill seeks to improve coverage for prostate cancer screenings

,   and  Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen

January 30, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia car tax credit hits dead end before Senate panel

,   and  Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

January 30, 2025

Community

Henrico 4-H to offer 'Ready, Set, Camp!' workshop for first-time 4-H campers

,   and  Citizen Staff Reports

January 29, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Virginia Senate advances bill to amend DUI laws on private property

,   and  Gareth Woo, Richmond Capital News Service

January 28, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Cannabis advocates lobby at state capitol

,   and  Lucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service ,   and  Emma Beardsley, Richmond Capital News Service

January 28, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Disabilities assistance bills move forward in House

,   and  Lucy Jones, Richmond Capital News Service

January 28, 2025

Education

Aird seeks $1M in state budget for Henrico's ‘Opportunity Schools’ program

,   and  Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

January 28, 2025

General Assembly 2025

Bill that would require referendum for Henrico gaming facility, or force it to cede revenue, advances

,   and  Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 27, 2025

Virginia Tax

How to file your Virginia taxes online

,   and  Citizen Staff Reports

January 27, 2025

Seniors

Henrico County collecting Valentine's Day cards for 'Spread the Love' event

,   and  Citizen Staff Reports

January 24, 2025