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 of the items on the affordability agenda for Virginia Democrats this year is the Equal Pay Act. -
As members of the Virginia General Assembly prepare to gavel into session next week, the word to watch is affordability. -
Public records are theoretically available to the public. But, local and state governments often deny access by charging large sums of money. -
Virginia is about to get a new governor next week, and that will come with a new outlook on environmental policy. -
Democrats have big plans for the first few days of the General Assembly session next week. -
For some, it’s an inconvenience. But for others, it could make or break their case. A bill in the General Assembly could change what you can bring into a courthouse. -
Members of the Virginia General Assembly are about to consider a number of bills aimed at what they are calling an affordability agenda. That includes efforts aimed at helping renters. -
As Virginia's Governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger appoints more people to positions of power than any other state in the country. Michael Pope explains why it happens that way.
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The future is looking bright for solar energy in Virginia. -
The highest-profile Virginia Republican hoping to take on incumbent Senator Mark Warner is out of the race.
