Across Virginia, coverage here takes in parenting, caregiving, child development and household dynamics. Reporting monitors trends that influence families from the capital to the rural counties.
Proposed legislation will prevent localities from restricting Halloween participation for teenagers.
Live Poll
Should your local government remove age restrictions for children participating in trick-or-treating?
The mother advocates for seatbelt use to honor her son following a 2020 fatal car crash.
Live Poll
Do you trust that new administrative reporting requirements for state programs prioritize household needs?
The new mobile reporting system aims to ensure accurate tracking of homecare hours for state-funded programs.
Live Poll
Should government-funded health coverage be tied to mandatory work or activity requirements?
The Keep Your Care campaign helps residents navigate new federal work requirements for Medicaid eligibility.
A 10-year-old was honored for holding a 6-year-old who slipped from a chairlift in Nellysford.
Live Poll
Should courts exclude statements made by defendants who cannot fully understand their right to silence?
Senate Bill 837 aims to protect defendants with developmental disabilities during police interviews.
Coverage takes in the balance between work and life, shifts in child rearing, support for caregivers and policy changes that impact the household. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, reflecting the diverse conditions found across the state. State tax credits and education funding often determine which family support measures gain priority in any given year. Changes in population demographics and cost of living remain the primary forces shaping household dynamics.
