Government Henrico housing roundtable addresses county's limited supply, rising costs Click here to read more , and Seraina Caviezel April 8, 2025
Government Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility Click here to read more , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher March 24, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Va.’s plan to restrict social media for minors faces pushback and calls for tighter safeguards Youngkin weighs bill that would cap the daily use of apps at one hour while experts call for improved parental controls Click here to read more , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury March 11, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Can one stairwell help solve Virginia’s housing crisis? Lawmakers think so Proposal could unlock urban development, but balancing safety and local authority remains a challenge Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 28, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Proposed Virginia budget amendments maintain referendum mandate for planned Henrico gaming facility Click here to read more , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher February 21, 2025
Government Henrico housing roundtable addresses county's limited supply, rising costs Click here to read more , and Seraina Caviezel April 8, 2025
General Assembly 2025 How successful were Henrico legislators in advancing their bills during General Assembly's first half? , and Jenna Lapp, Special to the Citizen February 7, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher February 6, 2025
Education Aird seeks $1M in state budget for Henrico's ‘Opportunity Schools’ program , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter January 28, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Bill that would require referendum for Henrico gaming facility, or force it to cede revenue, advances , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher January 27, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury January 21, 2025
Government VanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher January 21, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Henrico delegates, senators seek SOL reform, social media restrictions and more in 2025 legislative session , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter January 8, 2025
Top News VanValkenburg seeks attorney general's opinion about legality of historic horse racing machines , and Citizen Staff Reports December 10, 2024
historical horse racing At meeting, elected officials and residents criticize planned Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Henrico , and WTVR CBS 6 , and Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen December 6, 2024
Top News Schmitt, VanValkenburg to host Dec. 5 meeting about proposed Rosie's Gaming facility in Henrico , and Citizen Staff Reports November 25, 2024
Transportation Mobile DMV services event planned at North Park Library Dec. 18 , and Citizen Staff Reports November 22, 2024
Education Legislation would allow localities to set cellphone rules, for better 'buy in' , and Cruz Walden, VCU Capital News Service , and Andrew McGhan, VCU Capital News Service November 20, 2024
Education Glen Allen HS students featured in new PBS documentary series , and Citizen Staff Reports October 1, 2024
Henrico Board of Supervisors Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher August 16, 2024
Henrico Board of Supervisors Henrico senators, delegates urge Churchill Downs, Inc. to withdraw plans for Henrico gambling facility , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher July 16, 2024
Top News Youngkin issues executive order to create cell phone-free classrooms in Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports July 9, 2024
Top News Henrico CTE’s 'Signing Day' celebrates graduating seniors’ first step into the workforce and adulthood , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter May 2, 2024
Education Generation Alpha navigates increased screen time, social media use , and Special to the Citizen April 30, 2024
General Assembly 2024 VanValkenburg to host post-session town hall April 21 , and Citizen Staff Reports April 11, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Henrico School Board applauds passage of ‘Lucia’s Law,’ pushes for more safe gun storage legislation , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter April 3, 2024
Top News Henrico School Board to provide update on success of 2024 legislative priorities , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter March 26, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills to rejoin voter data-sharing organization , and Special to the Citizen March 15, 2024
General Assembly 2024 States push to change voting laws ahead of 2024 election , and Special to the Citizen March 7, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Assembly passes bill to charge parents who allow dangerous children to have guns , and Special to the Citizen March 2, 2024
Glen Allen 2 Henrico schools to serve as Virginia's representatives in national 'We the People' competition , and Citizen Staff Reports February 27, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Education bills introduced by Henrico delegates – which have passed and which have failed so far , and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter February 21, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Virginia House punts on proposal to prohibit ‘addictive’ social media feeds for minors , and Special to the Citizen February 21, 2024
Top News Q&A: VanValkenburg discusses housing, education and life in the Virginia Senate , and Jimmy James, Special to the Citizen February 1, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Bills banning legacy admissions clear both Virginia chambers , and Special to the Citizen February 1, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Virginia Dems call for immediate ban on legacy admissions , and Special to the Citizen January 9, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Henrico's VanValkenburg, Willett introduce legislation promoting secure gun storage , and Citizen Staff Reports December 20, 2023
Education Va. education workgroup recommends revisions to state educational testing , and Special to the Citizen October 17, 2023
Election 2023 ELECTION 2023: In Henrico, Virginia Senate candidates battle over ‘banning books’ accusation , and Special to the Citizen October 12, 2023
Election 2023 ELECTION 2023: Senate District 16 race – Democrat VanValkenburg vs. Republican incumbent Dunnavant , and Special to the Citizen October 11, 2023
General Assembly 2023 Most gun storage bills appear doomed in Virginia General Assembly , and Special to the Citizen February 2, 2023
General Assembly 2023 Virginia Education Association rallies for public education funding , and Special to the Citizen January 17, 2023
Community Richmond Ismaili community celebrates official opening of Glen Allen Jamatkhana , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher May 11, 2022
General Assembly 2022 Virginia House passes bill to require resource or security officers in schools , and Special to the Citizen March 2, 2022
Top News Henrico Schools keeps mask rules; Youngkin's order says parents don't have to abide , and Anna Bryson January 17, 2022
Top News VanValkenburg 'keeping all options open' after redistricting, while Morrissey plans next move , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher December 30, 2021
Top News Henrico loses House of Delegates seat, gains state Senate seat as Virginia Supreme Court approves redistricting maps , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher December 28, 2021
Community Henrico would lose one seat in Va. House, gain one in Va. Senate under proposed maps , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher December 10, 2021
Election 2021 Education to remain a focus for Virginia legislators heading into 2022 , and Special to the Citizen November 5, 2021
Election 2021 Republicans celebrate apparent sweep of top 3 state offices; Henrico Democrats can't stave off Republican majority in the House , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher November 3, 2021
