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Hello Bluesky! There are a lot more people around than a year ago. Welcome! 👋Thank you for giving us a follow. This account features RVA-area news, Va. news, and policy/political news. Info posted here is mostly from hardworking journalists taking the Capital News Service VCU capstone course.
Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate. By Kacy Lee
Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management. House Bill 171 updates the current policy.
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Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management. House Bill 171 updates the current policy.
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Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate
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February 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate. By Kacy Lee
Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management. House Bill 171 updates the current policy.
www.whro.org/education-ne...
Lawmakers want to strengthen internet safety education in public schools with the addition of artificial intelligence risk management. House Bill 171 updates the current policy.
www.whro.org/education-ne...
Virginia is a top state for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and this bill could help reduce them by Elle Cota.
Could soon have a voluntary grant fund for wildlife corridors that better protect drivers and animals.
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Could soon have a voluntary grant fund for wildlife corridors that better protect drivers and animals.
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Virginia is a top state for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and this bill could help reduce them
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February 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Virginia is a top state for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and this bill could help reduce them by Elle Cota.
Could soon have a voluntary grant fund for wildlife corridors that better protect drivers and animals.
www.whro.org/environment/...
Could soon have a voluntary grant fund for wildlife corridors that better protect drivers and animals.
www.whro.org/environment/...
Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics by Stef Anderson
Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment.
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Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment.
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Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics • Virginia Mercury
House Bill 122 seeks to bolster consumer protections by banning toxic ingredients used in the beauty industry.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics by Stef Anderson
Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment.
virginiamercury.com/2026/02/03/v...
Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment.
virginiamercury.com/2026/02/03/v...
Assault firearm bill passed the House floor after third year, reported by Nathan Edwards. A bill that would regulate high-powered firearms has reported out of the House today, with renewed debate over what it could mean for gun owners and public safety across the state.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Assault firearm bill passed the House floor after third year, reported by Nathan Edwards. A bill that would regulate high-powered firearms has reported out of the House today, with renewed debate over what it could mean for gun owners and public safety across the state.
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I have the exciting opportunity to report live from Capitol Square for incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Inauguration ceremony at noon. This marks a significant moment in history as Virginia welcomes its first female governor.
Stay tuned for highlights of today's event.
Stay tuned for highlights of today's event.
January 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I have the exciting opportunity to report live from Capitol Square for incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Inauguration ceremony at noon. This marks a significant moment in history as Virginia welcomes its first female governor.
Stay tuned for highlights of today's event.
Stay tuned for highlights of today's event.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social
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Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social
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Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social
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Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social
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Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor.
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning!
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Anne Pane, the election officer at 311 Maple Ave polling location said voting has been steady. As of 10:17 a.m. the location has seen an estimated 225 voters, with few same-day registration votes.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Anne Pane, the election officer at 311 Maple Ave polling location said voting has been steady. As of 10:17 a.m. the location has seen an estimated 225 voters, with few same-day registration votes.
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Ken Sledd, a lifelong independent, said he voted Democratic this election to protect freedom of speech and other Constitutional rights.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ken Sledd, a lifelong independent, said he voted Democratic this election to protect freedom of speech and other Constitutional rights.
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Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said.
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Colleen Gately voted for Abigail Spanberger. She said a key issue for her is “women’s health care and abortion rights.”
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November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Colleen Gately voted for Abigail Spanberger. She said a key issue for her is “women’s health care and abortion rights.”
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“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.”
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November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.”
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Bob McKeag voted Democratic and said education and gun control were top issues that motivated his vote this year.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Bob McKeag voted Democratic and said education and gun control were top issues that motivated his vote this year.
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@drewmthom.bsky.social and I are now at our third location, 311 Maple Ave, the Richmond fire station 19.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Stay tuned for updates.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@drewmthom.bsky.social and I are now at our third location, 311 Maple Ave, the Richmond fire station 19.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Stay tuned for updates.
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“I voted Republican for Winsome Sears. I think her, everything she stands for, closely aligns with my morals and views and the biggest thing is it aligns with what God teaches as in the gospel. So that's why I voted for her today,” voter Kayleigh Ross said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“I voted Republican for Winsome Sears. I think her, everything she stands for, closely aligns with my morals and views and the biggest thing is it aligns with what God teaches as in the gospel. So that's why I voted for her today,” voter Kayleigh Ross said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
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We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue.
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