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.
-
A spokesman for the Kaine campaign says some of the senator's most important work is on bills that he did not sponsor, including efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, reduce tobacco use among kids and helping military spouses. -
As worries of violence hang over this election season, faith leaders are calling for peace at the end of the campaign trail. -
The effort to legalize skill games might be in trouble, even if some of the machines are up and operating across Virginia.
-
Republican Hung Cao and Democrat Tim Kaine met in Norfolk for a televised debate Wednesday night.
-
According to the latest quarterly report from the FBI, crime rates for the second quarter of this year are down in every category. -
A court ruling in Arlington might have a huge influence in how zoning works across Virginia. -
Senator Mark Warner is working with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on a bill to help preserve hardwood trees in Virginia and Kentucky. The trees are important for the production of furniture and spirits. -
The presidential campaign of Kamala Harris is picking up some Republican support in Virginia. Two former members of Virginia’s congressional delegation are now endorsing the vice president. -
A bipartisan group is trying to create a new felony — which could come before the state legislature next year.
-
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking credit for record job growth in Virginia. That's despite what he calls "inflationary headwinds from Washington."
