Michael Pope
Virginia Public Radio ReporterMichael Pope is an author and journalist who lives in Old Town Alexandria. He has reported for NPR, the New York Times and the Alexandria Gazette Packet. He has a master's degree in American Studies from Florida State University, and he is a former adjunct professor at Tallahassee Community College. He is the author of five books.
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Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano defended his immigration-related policies on Capitol Hill Thursday. -
The redistricting amendment is not the only proposed change to the state Constitution facing a challenge in court. The proposed amendment protecting abortion rights also faces lawsuits. -
This week is Police Week across Virginia, and modern policing works very differently than it did a few years ago. -
Candidates for Congress are scrambling to adjust to a new political reality in the wake of a Supreme Court decision last week. -
This summer, many people with criminal convictions will be able to seal their records.
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Senator Louise Lucas isn't the only elected official in Virginia who is in the crosshairs of federal officials. -
Virginia has experienced a huge explosion of gambling options in the last few years, with several new casinos and skill games at convenience stores and gambling apps on smartphones. That's also led to an explosion of problem gambling. -
Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed slot-machine style "skill games." But, that won't change much...
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Members of the Virginia General Assembly ended their legislative session without a budget, and leaders of the money committees have yet to hammer out an agreement. When one does emerge, it might have some surprises.
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Governor Abigail Spanberger is considering the fate of a bill that could help people recover damages in court.
