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Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite - 8.27.10
"Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite" was a phrase that originated in the 1800s and was commonly used throughout the 20th century. Until recently, though, the eradication of the blood-sucking pests made the saying outdated. Now, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and other organizations have dubbed the parasite, "the leading public health pest of the 21st century." Virginia Public Radio's Tommie McNeil has more from Richmond.
ListenBooks Behind Bars - 8.26.10
Book sales may be falling in this country but there's one place where the printed word is still wildly popular. WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports that 600 prisoners a month request volumes from a Charlottesville group called Books Behind Bars.
Catastrophic Coverage - 8.26.10
A study on catastrophic health insurance policies in the Commonwealth will help the General Assembly's Joint Commission on Health Care decide in October how such policies could be beneficial to Virginians, now that the new federal health care law is in place. Virginia Public Radio's Tommie McNeil has more from Richmond.
Efficiency Over Time - 8.25.10
As Governor McDonnell's Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring prepares to unveil its recommendations next month, the Library of Virginia has compiled a digital collection that features the official documents of similar government efficiency panels in the Commonwealth since 1918. As Virginia Public Radio's Anne Marie Morgan reports, the records are a treasure trove of both history and insights.
ListenGPS warnings - 8.25.10
Truckers must sometimes take heed of signs warning them to disregard their G-P-S routings because the systems can send the drivers along roads unsuitable for big rigs. As Evan Jones reports, more of these warning signs are likely to go up in the hills and mountains of western Virginia.
Candidacy Petition Signatures - 8.24.10
A federal judge has ruled against a Congressional candidate who had asked the court to order the state to count signatures that the man collected to get on the ballot. U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson said he was bound by case precedents saying that Virginia's ballot requirements are not too burdensome. Virginia Public Radio's Anne Marie Morgan reports from the State Capitol.
ListenTypo Hunt - 8.24.10
A Virginia man and his buddy have completed their mission and are promoting their book today. It's the story of their unusual road trip across America. WVTF's Sandy Hausman has details.
Virginia Quarterly Review probe - 8.23.10
The University of Virginia has announced an investigation of its award-winning literary magazine, the Virginia Quarterly Review, after the publication's managing editor committed suicide. Insiders allege bullying in the workplace may have been a factor in Kevin Morrissey's death. Critics say the university failed to step in, despite repeated cries for help. WVTF's Sandy Hausman has the story.
Records Challenge - 8.21.10
An Albemarle County judge says he'll decide within the next ten days whether Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli can legally demand e-mails and other documents from the University of Virginia. Cuccinelli thinks former UVA Professor Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, committed fraud when he got state money for his research. WVTF's Sandy Hausman has more.
ListenMcDonnell discusses $400M+ budget surplus - 8.20.10
Governor McDonnell has confirmed that Virginia has a nearly 404 million dollar state budget surplus for the 2010 fiscal year. He announced the updated figures in a speech before the General Assembly's Finance and Appropriations committees. Virginia Public Radio's Anne Marie Morgan has more from our Richmond bureau.
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