Lawmaker calls for rise in cigarette tax to help fund Medicaid

A bill has been introduced that would increase the sales tax on cigarettes to the national average and allocate the revenue to Medicaid ... and one of the legislature’s most conservative delegates is calling for tighter regulations on abortion clinics.

Effort to educate Haitians in US continues

The effort begun by a William and Mary student from Richmond to bring Haitian college students to study in the United States continues.

State Board wants review of all textbooks from Five Ponds Press

The State Board of Education has called for a review of the current textbook approval process in the wake of two error-riddled elementary history textbooks that had crept into the system.

Virginia crop production down in 2010

The Virginia Department of Agriculture says many of Virginia’s major crops produced significantly lower yields last year. Charles Fishburne reports.

Traditional Telephone Books Could Disappear For Most Customers

Tomorrow is the final day for public comment on the possible end of the telephone book white pages in most Virginia homes. Charles Fishburne reports.

McEachin Named Legislator of the Year by Virginia Interfaith Center

Ninth District State Senator Don McEachin has just been named "Legislator of the Year," by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Charles Fishburne reports.

FTC Says Fake Check Scams on the Rise

There is a new anti-fraud campaign set to be launched in Virginia today, to protect consumers from check fraud…Charles Fishburne reports.

Triple A Predicts Five-Cent-A-Gallon-Rise In Gasoline Prices Over Thanksgiving

Triple A says gasoline prices are high…and holiday prices will be higher. Charles Fishburne reports.

William & Mary Student on Oprah Show

A William and Mary sophomore from Richmond is in Chicago today taping a segment of the Oprah Winfrey Show that will air on Friday.

Three More Arrests in Hopewell Incident

Three men State Police say were involved in an incident after recognizing a registered sex offender in Hopewell were arraigned yesterday.