A new courthouse is needed, but funding and details remain in dispute
Richmond’s seven Circuit Court judges threatened to take legal action against the city if it didn’t begin to tackle a situation they described as “untenable.”
Sarah Vogelsong
Turnover in Richmond city government is down
Since 2022, turnover at the city of Richmond has fallen from 15.7% to 9.2%.
Richmond City Council to consider plastic bag tax this spring
Richmond City Council will consider this spring whether to impose a 5 cent tax on plastic bags used by grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores across the city.
Ambulance authority, city department battle over who will field Richmond 911 calls
The groups are are vying for control over 911 calls for medical emergencies, with both arguing they can provide better service to city residents in need.
Judge says Richmond City Council had the right to withdraw previously awarded trash contract
The judge sharply criticized what occurred, but ruled it was not illegal.
Richmond is paying tens of millions for overtime every year. That’s raising some eyebrows.
At least 44 employees earned more than $10,000 in overtime pay in a single month last year.
Richmond police hope a new high-tech lasso can help cut down on use of force
The Richmonder agreed to participate in a demonstration of the BolaWrap to see what it felt like.
