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    Virginia business brings blockchain to the farm

    Virginia business brings blockchain to the farm

    Blockchain advocates argue the technology offers a unique and safe way to store data.  And one Virginia company is hoping to see that technology used on farms across the state. Brad Kutner has more. 

    Cao wins Republican Senate primary but faces a tough race to unseat Kaine

    Cao wins Republican Senate primary but faces a tough race to unseat Kaine

    One of the big winners in last night’s primary was Republican Hung Cao, who will face incumbent Senator Tim Kaine in November. Michael Pope talked to two analysts about the race ahead.

    Virginia Senate whiffs on VMSDEP, skill games at summer special session

    Virginia Senate whiffs on VMSDEP, skill games at summer special session

    The Virginia Senate failed to reach a compromise to fix a veterans’ education benefit program at a special session in Richmond Tuesday. There was also disagreement over two proposed skill games legalization bills. A Republican effort wasn’t even heard. And a Democratic effort, carried by Senator Louise Lucas, was removed from the docket at her […]

    Virginians cast ballots in primary elections

    Virginians cast ballots in primary elections

    Virginia voters are choosing the candidates who will run in the November election. Joe Staniunas heard what’s on the minds of a few voters in western Virginia on this primary day.

    Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling

    Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling

    Virginia has significantly loosened gambling laws in the last 5 years and with it has come a rise in problem gambling. But some treatment programs are seeing success, as Brad Kutner reports. 

    Virginia Sentencing Commission debates ‘possibly unconstitutional’ post-release system

    Virginia Sentencing Commission debates ‘possibly unconstitutional’ post-release system

    Virginia doesn’t have parole in a traditional sense, but it does offer post-release supervision. Changes in the state code have mixed up who has authority over those released when they violate the terms of that supervision.  Some judges are worried the confusion could violate the constitution. Brad Kutner had more from Richmond. 

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