Format: 2013-06-19

Virginia Representatives Question Obama’s Lybia Strategy

Virginia Democrats and Republicans are questioning
President Obama’s strategy in Libya.

VDH Begins Radiation Testing Early; Traces of Radiation Found in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

The Virginia Department of Health is stepping up its radiation monitoring activities in the wake of radioactive rainwater found in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. But as Charles Fishburne reports, officials say there is no cause for alarm.

Geneticist George Church on the Personal Genomics Revolution

Church spoke to the Richmond Forum March 19. His address was broadcast on WCVE Forum March 27.

McDonnell Vetoes Phys Ed Bill

Governor Bob McDonnell has vetoed a bill that would require all Virginia elementary and middle schools to provide 150 minutes of physical education per week.

McDonnell Vetoes First Bill; Webb on Libya; Senate Race ; Resdistricting; Virginia's Connection to Liz Taylor

Jeff Schapiro offers analysis of week's political news in the state.

Cantor Questions Corporate Tax Rate and Proposal to End Mortgage Deduction

Addressing a group of Realtors at the University of Richmond yesterday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor discussed tax and regulatory reforms he and his Republican colleagues intend to fight for in Congress. He says there's little support for ending the home mortage interest deduction.

State Board of Education Releases New Guidelines for Textbook Approval and Social Media

The Virginia State Board of Education has adopted new guidelines for the vetting and approval of textbooks in Virginia.

Parkway Killer Pleads Guilty

The man who shot a young couple on the Blue Ridge Parkway in April last year will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Scott Praises Health Care Reform at Forum

On the first anniversary of the passage of the federal health care reform package, Republicans continue to attack the plan while Democrats are defending it.

Petersburg Mayor Proposes Employee Buyouts

The Mayor of Petersburg has floated an idea with City Council. He wants it to consider buying out employees who are close to retirement.