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Family
Family Can I Opt Out of the Child Tax Credit Payments? Here’s The Answer

DANVILLE-What if I want to wait until next year's tax return to get the child tax credit? It's definitely doable. Here's how.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 20, 2021 3:07 am EDT
Education
Education Yes, Virginia, Schools Will Open Five Days A Week This Fall

COLLINSVILLE-Virginia schools will open five days a week this fall. So why are politicians saying differently? It seems they forgot SB 1303.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 16, 2021 3:20 am EDT
Economy
Economy Virginia Moms Left The Workforce During The Pandemic. Could A New Law Bring Them Back?

RICHMOND-Millions of Virginia moms left the workforce last year due to the pandemic. A new law outlines a plan to get them back.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 10, 2021 2:42 am EDT
Courts In a photo posted to social media by Robertson, the two men pose in the Capitol Crypt on Jan. 6.
Courts Former Rocky Mount Cop Argues His Gun Order Didn’t Break Judge’s Ban

ROCKY MOUNT- A former Rocky Mount police officer linked to the Jan. 6 attack argues he didn't violate a court order by buying guns, despite being banned from possessing them.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 6, 2021 6:15 am EDT
Elections
Elections From Voting Access to Gun Rights, Which Virginia Laws Changed July 1?

RICHMOND-When the clock hit midnight, changes happened across the Commonwealth. Here's a look at the new Virginia laws taking effect.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 1, 2021 6:39 am EDT

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Economy
Economy Does Virginia’s New Law Legalize Marijuana? Well, Yes and No.

RICHMOND-Yes, the new law took effect July 1 in Virginia. But while it allows possession, the law doesn't fully legalize marijuana use.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 1, 2021 2:49 am EDT
Law and Policy PRIDE Act a good start to fixing LGBT discrimination in the US tax code, experts say.
Law and Policy Would PRIDE Act Help? Tax Code Causes Problems For LGBTQ Couples

RICHMOND-The PRIDE Act, co-sponsored by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer, would help fix problems LGBTQ couples have with the tax code.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres June 28, 2021 6:18 am EDT