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Markus Schmidt

Markus Schmidt is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach him at markus@cardinalnews.org.

Posted inPolitics

Virginia is putting $1.3 billion towards school construction and improvements. Enrollment for grants starts in January.

by Markus Schmidt December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

The Virginia legislature will weigh changes to the criteria and guidelines for grant applicants made by the Commission on School Construction and Modernization. Most of the proposals are designed to make funds more broadly and easily available.

Del. Ronnie Campbell, R-Rockbridge County.
Posted inPolitics

Del. Ronnie Campbell of Rockbridge County dies

by Markus Schmidt December 13, 2022December 14, 2022

He was first elected in 2018 to fill the seat vacated by Ben Cline when he was elected to Congress.

Georgia Johnson of Bristol in the store at 2118 Euclid Ave. Photo by Susan Cameron.
Posted inEconomy

Stores dedicated to unregulated ‘skill game’ machines proliferate in Bristol

by Susan Cameron and Markus Schmidt December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Bristol planned to ask stores to cease operations prior to Monday, when a judge extended an injunction allowing games to continue.

The Red Barn. Courtesy of Long and Foster Real Estate.
Posted inPolitics

Special prosecutor clears Pulaski County officials from conspiracy allegations over Del. March’s event venue

by Markus Schmidt December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Delegate Marie March of Floyd County sought a criminal probe by state police over an ongoing zoning laws dispute. Prosecutors said evidence didn’t offer “even reasonable suspicion, much less probable cause” that Pulaski officials had broken the law.

State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.
Posted inPolitics

After recent mass shootings, Democrats are pushing for more gun control measures. But Republicans would rather talk about mental health.

by Markus Schmidt December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

After the shootings in Charlottesville and Chesapeake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin urged for more mental health services and side stepped a question about gun-control. State Sen. Creigh Deeds said, “it’s not an either-or situation,” and guns are still an important part of the discussion.

Del. Marie March, R-Floyd County. From campaign website.
Posted inPolitics

Amid bipartisan mourning, Del. Marie March attempts to politicize Representative McEachin’s death

by Markus Schmidt November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Just hours after Representative McEachin’s passing, Republican state delegate March used his death as excuse to criticize his efforts to protect abortion rights. Her comments stood in stark contrast with remarks made by other officials from both parties.

The new Prince Edward County flag. From left: Board of Supervisors Chair, Odessa H. Pride, E. Harrison Jones, Supervisor, District 1 (Farmville), and Douglas P. Stanley, County Administrator. Courtesy of Prince Edward County.
Posted inPolitics

Prince Edward County’s updated flag pays tribute to the birthplace of student-led Civil Rights movement

by Markus Schmidt November 28, 2022November 27, 2022

Prince Edward County’s new seal includes an image of the former Robert Russa Moton High School, which is considered the birthplace of America’s student-led Civil Rights revolution.

Del. Marie March, R-Floyd County. From campaign website.
Posted inPolitics

March calls for ousting Griffith

by Markus Schmidt November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

GOP state delegate believes it’s time for change in representation of the 9th Congressional District. But she stops short of announcing her own challenge.

Craig Stiltner. Courtesy of Stiltner.
Posted inPolitics

Buchanan County supervisor proposes make-up year for Virginia students 

by Markus Schmidt November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

A recent report shows that Virginia students have been underperforming in recent years. Under a new proposal, an optional waiver would be available for children who have fallen behind during the pandemic.

Donald Trump campaigns in 2016. Photo by Gage Skidmore.
Posted inPolitics

Virginia Republicans grapple with what to do about Trump

by Markus Schmidt November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

With General Assembly elections looming in 2023, the state’s GOP has no strategy for dealing with the former president’s grip on the party. Many Republicans simply don’t want to talk about Trump.

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