Our Government Midterm Election Results 11 Nov 202211 Nov 2022 U.S House of Representatives Current Status: Republicans 211 Seats, Democrats 198 Seats Seats Needed for Majority: 218 Takeaway: Expecting a “Red Wave”, many Republicans were disappointed with the result of…
Voting Election 2022: What’s At Stake 8 Nov 20228 Nov 2022 The 2022 Midterm elections will determine which party controls the House of Representatives and Senate for the next two years. The outcome of the elections will determine the ability of…
Uncategorized Fall Updates 26 Oct 2022 The URGOV student team has returned this semester with some updates on upcoming elections, City Council and School Board overviews, and other news on local politics. Model Policies for the…
Uncategorized Summer Hiatus 25 Apr 202221 Apr 2022 With the semester coming to a close, the URGOV student team will be heading off for the summer. URGOV will be taking a summer hiatus and will return in August.…
Our Government General Assembly Session 2022 – An Overview 1 Apr 20228 Apr 2022 On March 12, 2022, the General Assembly adjourned after 60 days of fervent discussion on a variety of bills and talks of the state budget. With this formal session over,…
Our Government School Board Meeting-March 7, 2022 28 Mar 2022 The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and approval of the minutes of the February 7 and 22, 2022 meetings. Then, there was the recognition of the student representative…
Our Government City Council Meeting – February 28, 2022 23 Mar 2022 The meeting began with awards and recognition of certain individuals by members of the city council. First, Police Lieutenant Robert C. Marland was honored by Councilwoman Reva Trammel for his…
Our Government The Second Casino Referendum: Anti-Democratic or Normal Procedure? 4 Mar 20223 Mar 2022 On November 2, 2021, Richmonders voted on a referendum to allow for a Casino to be established in the Southside. After spirited campaigning from both sides, 51% opposed the casino. …
Our Government City Council Meeting – February 22, 2022 2 Mar 202218 Mar 2022 Citizen comments began with Eric Branch, who wanted to address a complaint that he filed in regards to a Chesterfield police officer totaling his Cadillac on July 17, 2021. He…
Our Government School Mask Mandates in Virginia – What Richmond is Doing and the Arguments on Both Sides 18 Feb 20222 Mar 2022 The Richmond School Board, as well as other school districts all over Virginia, had mandated masks to be worn by students and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On…
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