School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way?
Members from both sides are now saying different things as to whether or not the formula exists.
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Richmond Police Chief: Increasing demands are putting strain on shorthanded force
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Richmond judge stands by criticism of city’s hired lawyer; Burks dropped from case
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Richmond judge stands by criticism of city’s hired lawyer; Burks dropped from case
The judge didn’t take long to decide that she won’t back down from her public criticism of a lawyer who has been representing the city government in her courtroom.
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School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way?
Members from both sides are now saying different things as to whether or not the formula exists.
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Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent.
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Richmond Police Chief: Increasing demands are putting strain on shorthanded force
“We have never been asked to do more as a police department with less officers than what’s happening right now.”
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March 23 Newsletter: 'Street takeover' lessons
Also: School funding is often the biggest budget fight. Why hasn't Richmond found a better way? Plus, a look at the Richmond Kickers as a new season begins and they try to shake off recent struggles.
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Sports
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Glen Allen has to fight for softball win against Atlee
"We’re mentally and physically tough. Our biggest thing is that we play to the last out.”
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