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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State officials are working with a new regional partnership to create a healthcare workforce for the future.
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State officials are about to take a close look at how public education is funded in Virginia.
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Over the summer, Republicans were talking about Virginia being a battleground state. Now polls seem to show that's slipping away.
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Some Republican candidates may not be polling well in Virginia. But the Republican governor remains popular.
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Democrats are hopeful that a new poll in Virginia shows momentum is on their side in the presidential election.
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This week, the Virginia State Corporation Commission will make a determination about whether many people in Virginia should pay higher power bills.
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Local governments across Virginia are considering if they want to work with federal immigration officials.
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Today, Virginia's presidential ballot will be finalized. And the first day of voting will happen later this month.
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Commercial property values are cratering across Virginia. That's creating a crisis for local governments trying to balance their books.
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Virginia has 133 cities and counties, and more than a hundred of them are in need of health professionals.