News Pope & Schapiro: Virginia's budget surplus and what to do with it RADIO IQ | By Michael Pope & Jeff Schapiro Published August 11, 2023 at 3:39 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:05 Virginia’s budget surplus, and what to do with it, has been in the spotlight.Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government. This report, provided by Virginia Public Radio, was made possible with support from the Virginia Education Association.