Format: 2013-05-23

Senate Majority Leader Opposes ABC Privitization

State Sen. Richard Saslaw (D-Fairfax) says Gov. McDonnell's plan to sell state-owned liquor stores is dead in the Senate.

Governor Says Most of Surplus Committed

Gov. McDonnell has told General Assembly committees that much of the state's $403 million in unspent funds is  already allocated.

Tallest Man Surgery at UVA Deemed a Success

The world's tallest man has been given a good prognosis following surgery yesterday at the UVA Medical Center for a rare condition that causes uncontrolled growth. Charles Fishburne has a follow-up Science Matters report.

Henrico Man to Serve 30 Days in Animal Cruelty Case

A Varina man who shot a neighbor's puppy has been sentenced to jail, but most of the time was suspended.

Schapiro: Surplus Mostly Allocated; Key Lawmakers Skeptical on ABC Selloff

Jeff Schapiro analyzes the week in state politics.

Smith: Rowing on the James

Brooks Smith continues to rediscover Richmond sports history.

Richmond's First Charter School Opens

Virginia's fourth charter school, and Richmond's first, the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts opened last week.


 

Kids Harvest Produce at SMV's Green Acre Farm

A Science Matters report.  There is a farm behind the Science Museum of Virginia designed to give kids a chance to see how urban gardens work and how it's possible even today to grow one's own food.  

UR Warns of Scam Artists

University of Richmond police have issued an updated warning about scam artists working neighborhoods near the school.

State surplus Helped by Federal Funds

The Commonwealth Institute says the state surplus for FY10 was bolstered by federal stimulus funds.