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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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One Virginia member of Congress is pressing the Post Office to make changes to ensure rural newspapers are delivered on time.
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Members of the General Assembly are expected to consider the rapid expansion of data centers next year.
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All of the above. That's the approach Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to take in his energy plan — including wind and solar, but also nuclear energy and fossil fuels.
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Before Joe Biden dropped out of the race for president, several polls took a look at how Kamala Harris would do against Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia.
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Opponents of predatory lending are hopeful that a new federal rule might help people in Virginia.
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Public polling on the state of the presidential race this week seems to be moving in favor of the Republicans.
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After a spike during the pandemic, crime is down significantly across the country and in Virginia.
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The data comes in less than four months out from the November elections.
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The inflationary pressure that spiked prices in Virginia is finally turning around.
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The Republican primary in the 5th is heading to a recount. History suggests it won't change the outcome.