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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. 

On Monday, June 17, a new federal rule goes into effect that lowers how much silica dust is allowed in mines. The change is expected to save thousands of lives. As Roxy Todd reports, stone and gravel quarries may be the most impacted.

We’re just a few days away from Virginia’s primary election. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope run down some of the high-profile races.

The Virginia Senate will return to Richmond next Tuesday to address restrictions added to state military education benefits. The fix comes after veterans demanded changes, claiming new rules in the budget had ruined college plans for their children. Brad Kutner has more.

Republicans will be choosing a candidate to go up against incumbent U.S. Senator Tim Kaine in the primary Tuesday, June 18th. Michael Pope has this preview.

Virginia’s largest school system, one of the biggest in the country in fact, is about to enter into a collective bargaining agreement. Michael Pope has the details.