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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A chilly, damp Saturday in Richmond was history making. -
In the first three days of the General Assembly, Democrats passed four constitutional amendments. -
Members of the Virginia General Assembly are back in session this week. And they are debating the merits of affordability. -
Governor Glenn Youngkin is saying goodbye to the Executive Mansion, delivering his last speech to a joint meeting of House and Senate members. -
Governor Glenn Youngkin will kick off the 2026 General Assembly by delivering a primetime speech to a joint session of the House and Senate tonight at 7 pm. -
Affordability is the watchword for Senate Democrats, who are rolling out an agenda that includes everything from taxing the rich to expanding access to health care. -
Abigail Spanberger is about to be sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor. Fundraising for her inauguration is breaking records. -
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.
