Governor Glenn Youngkin is running out of time to decide the fate of hundreds of bills sent to him by the General Assembly. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, discuss that and the week that was in state politics and government.

Members of Congress are back in their districts this week – and some are meeting with constituents. But residents of Charlottesville say their representative has been a no-show, and they’re demanding a town hall.

Coming in at 145 feet tall and 3,086 feet long, Rapterra claims to be the tallest and longest launched-wing coaster in the world.

"I pray this will be a turnaround, if any of these policies are worth a dime," said Ron Jenkins with the Virginia Loggers Association.

Casteen earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from UVA and returned to Charlottesville to lead the university as president in 1990.

Virginia's rising unemployment is creating a new sense of uncertainty about the state's economy.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the bills will continue Virginia’s track record of economic success. He also argued the state’s economic health will help lessen the blow of federal workforce cuts.

Virginia is home to one of the nation’s oldest and largest residency programs for artists, hosting more than 400 painters and sculptors, writers and composers each year. Ten years ago, its future was in doubt, but today, thanks to one painting, its future is assured.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is being lobbied on a bill that would change how the energy grid works. He's expected to make a decision within the week.

The Republican governor advertised 250,000 open jobs across the state at an event in Virginia Beach Tuesday.