Michael Pope

Virginia Public Radio Reporter

Michael Pope is an author and journalist who lives in Old Town Alexandria. He has reported for NPR, the New York Daily News 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 four books.

As Shutdown Drags On, Efforts Underway to Protect Impacted Virginians

By Michael Pope • 3 hours ago

With no end in sight to the partial government shutdown in Washington, lawmakers in Richmond are trying to figure out how to help federal employees in Virginia.

State Lawmakers Want Employers to Provide Employees With Detailed Paystubs

By Michael Pope • 3 hours ago

Lawmakers in Richmond are considering legislation to prevent wage theft.

Legislation to Raise Virginia's Minimum Wage Killed in State Senate

By Michael Pope • Jan 21, 2019

The minimum wage in Virginia is $7.25 an hour. And, that’s not about to change anytime soon thanks to a party line vote.

State Republicans Have Already Thrown Out Most Gun Control Legislation

By Michael Pope • Jan 21, 2019

Access to firearms remains one of the hottest issues in Richmond. But the tone of the debate this year -- an election year -- is taking a dramatic turn.