Keya Vakil

Here’s the Virginia news you need to start your day. The Trump administration wants to take away your health care (again) – If you’re one of the more than 200,000 Virginians who received expanded Medicaid coverage this year, a recent court filing by the Trump administration could put you at risk. Trump’s Justice Department is…

An estimated 638,000 Virginians are currently affected by drivers license suspension for not paying court fines – a practice, which has been called a modern “debtor’s prison.” On Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam proposed a budget amendment that would end the practice of suspending licenses over unpaid court fees and fines. Surrounded by state officials and…

Republicans have consistently used the threat of “voter fraud” to push legislation that makes it harder to vote. There are dozens of examples of false cries of voter fraud being debunked across the country. However, Virginia Republicans continue to try push through legislation to fight the issue. Their efforts continued this year and forced Governor…

Good morning Virginia! Here’s today’s most important news: Vice President Mike Pence coming to Virginia to raise money for Republicans – It wasn’t enough for the Virginia Republicans to block bills guaranteeing LGBT protections against discrimination, now they’re doubling down by welcoming Pence to the state. A noted opponent of LGBTQ rights (and reproductive rights,…

Here’s the Virginia news you need to start your day: Mueller report summary leaves more questions than answers — The Special Counsel States that “while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” These words appear in Attorney General William Barr’s summary of Special Counsel Robert…

Happy Sunday Virginia! Here’s the news you may have missed this week. Special Counsel Robert Mueller Submits Report — After nearly two years, Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller has submitted his long-awaited report to the Department of Justice. Mueller, who was charged with investigating Russia’s 2016 election interference and the power of the presidency, sent the report to…

Good news, Fairfax County. You now have one more option for getting from point A to point B, and it doesn’t involve paying more tolls or sitting in traffic on Chainbridge Road. Lime, the company behind the electric scooters that have popped up across the country, will begin stationing their scooters in Fairfax County on…

UPDATE 3/19/19: Chesterfield PD Police Chief has Recommended the firing of the Officer mentioned in this story, now identified as Daniel Morley. Chesterfield County police are investigating allegations that one of its officers is part of a white supremacist organization. The Officer’s secret came to public light after the Richmond Times-Dispatch received an email from…

Parents have a reason to be excited. Thanks to two new bills signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam, all Virginia schools will now be allowed to open before Labor Day. The bills take effect July 1, meaning schools could implement the changes as early as this fall. Schools will still take a four-day weekend…

If you live in an American city in the 21st century, chances are you’ve encountered the hipster art galleries and artisanal coffee shops that are common hallmarks of gentrification. This is especially true if you live in Virginia Beach or Richmond, which are two of the most gentrified large cities in the nation, according to…