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July 09, 2024
VPM News by Henry Brannan
Data: Virginia Medicaid's managed care failing to connect patients with prenatal care
Health Equity Manager, Kathryn Haines, discusses barriers to prenatal care.
July 04, 2024
News Channel 12 by Azriah Bryant
Virginia prisons offer higher education opportunities for those incarcerated
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, discusses the impact and importance of education in prison programs.
July 02, 2024
Virginia Mercury by Charlotte Rene Woods
Groups celebrate full year of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners to earn college degrees
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, and board member, Rev. Keith Jones, discuss the impact and importance of education in prison programs.
July 02, 2024
Radio IQ by Michael Pope
It's been one year since Pell Grants became available to incarcerated people
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, commemorates the one-year anniversary of federal higher education funding.
July 02, 2024
VPM News by Megan Pauly
Virginia educators working to expand college access for incarcerated students
Higher Education in Prisons Organizer, Darryl Byers-Robinson, and board member, Rev. Keith Jones, discuss the impact and importance of education in prison programs.
June 17, 2024
VPM News by Henry Brannan
State community health workers receive hard-fought budget funding
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines discusses the budget funding allocation for Community Healthcare Workers.
May 03, 2024
Virginia News Connection by Edwin J. Viera
VA can bolster higher education access for incarcerated people
Terr Erwin, Director of Virginia Consensus of Higher Education in Prison, a VICPPP initiative, discusses the importance if Higher Education in Prison.
April 16, 2024
WYDaily by Edwin J. Viera, Virginia News Connection
Advocates Rip Virginia Governor’s Vetoes of Minimum-Wage Bills
Executive Director Kim Bobo addresses the need to raise minimum wage for Virginians.
April 09, 2024
WHSV by Kayla Brooks
Legislation addresses dog attacks in Virginia prisons
Executive Director Kim Bobo address how the uses of attack dogs in Virginia came about
March 22, 2024
Dogwood by Isabel Soisson
VA religious leaders urge Youngkin to sign minimum wage increase bill
Executive Director Kim Bobo urging the Governor to sign the bill to increase minimum wage.
March 19, 2024
Community College Daily by Ed Finkel
Once the norm, collegiate prison programs grow again
New Leadership Organizer Terri Erwin discusses the importance the Pell Grant reinstatement for incarcerated individuals, and the importance of higher education in prison.
March 16, 2024
Richmond Times Dispatch by Dave Ress
Let minimum wage rise, religious leaders urge Youngkin
VICPP wrote letter to the Governor with 400 religious leaders signing on urging him to raise the minimum wage
March 09, 2024
The Roanoke Star
Virginia to Strengthen Child Labor Protections
VICPP press release published on Child Labor report.
Feb. 12, 2024
VPM News by Michael Pope
The years-long effort to add paid sick leave in Virginia is one step closer to reality
Executive Director Kim Bobo shares how paid sick leave is important for a stronger Virginia.
Jan. 23, 2024
VPM News by Henry Brannan
'We cannot philanthropy our way out': CHWs fight looming funding cliff
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines shares the importance of why the state should continue to fund Community Healthcare Workers.
Jan. 11, 2024
CBS 6 News by Jake Burns
Virginia's immigrant population is growing. What's being done to help them thrive?
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee shares the importance for all Virginians to have equitable access to education, housing and healthcare,
Dec. 28, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
Governor Youngkin proposes more than $400 million for childcare efforts
Executive Director Kim Bobo shares her concern for long term sustainable funding for childcare.
Dec. 22, 2023
VPM News by Henry Brannan
Virginia could lose 50% of its community health workers by July 1
Health Equity Manager Kathryn Haines shares the importance of why the state should continue to fund Community Healthcare Workers.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Dogwood by Carolyn Fiddler
Virginians overwhelmingly support paid sick leave, new poll shows
Coverage of VICPP's poll showcasing an overwhelming amount of Virginians support paid sick leave.
Dec. 15, 2023
VPM News by Sara Vogelsong
Virginia to close four prisons, reassume control of sole private prison
Board member Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook applauds VAOC on prison closures.
Dec. 05, 2023
The Virginian Pilot by Sam Brown
Virginia extends contract for state’s only privately operated prison
VICPP referenced as a data source
Dec. 04, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
State lawmakers will consider a bill in 2024 that would make prison calls free
Executive Director, Kim Bobo highlighting the exorbitant cost of communication for those incarcerated and how that cost burden is carried by loved ones sending them into debt.
Oct. 13, 2023
VCU Health News Center by Jayla Parker
New Leadership Engagement Organizer, Terri Erwin highlighting disparities in maternal healthcare.
Oct. 04, 2023
The Collegian by Nick Mossman
General Assembly candidates take on hot-button topics at meet and greet event
Coverage of VICPP's Candidate forum.
July 31, 2023
VPM News by Michael Pope
Advocates worry child poverty rates in Virginia are going to spike
Executive Director Kim Bobo comments on ways to decrease poverty through Virginia's policies.
July 31, 2023
Baptist News Global by Jeff Brumley
Virginia governor chided for saying immigrants bring drugs to his state
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted calling on the governor to live his faith along with our partners at the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights
May 31, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Jase Hatcher
Letter: Protect children by strengthening labor laws
VICPP Economic Justice Program Manager writes an op-ed responding to child labor violations.
May 8, 2023
WAVY-TV 10 by Michelle Wolf
From instruments of death to tools of life
RAW tools event hosted by James River Chapter of VICPP featured.
April 22, 2023
13News Now by staff
On Earth Day, people in Newport News have an opportunity to beat guns into garden tools
James River Chapter of VICPP hosted event in Newport News
April 11, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
VICPP recognized for supporting the restoration of voting rights
March 18, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Kim Bobo
Column: Solitary confinement bill isn't perfect, but it's a start
Letter to the editor by our Executive Director about the positive steps of the solitary confinement bill
March 3, 2023
Virginia Business by Darlene Johnson
Visiting the Sick: Healing for body and soul
VICPP Faith Organizer's reflection on the connection between advocacy and visiting the sick.
March 3, 2023
Virginia Business by Darlene Johnson
Housing reform bills saw mixed success in General Assembly
Sheila Herlihy Hennessee talks about the need for renters to have legal protections.
Feb. 28, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
Prison reform advocates fear approved solitary confinement bill won’t lead to meaningful change
Kim Bobo discusses positive aspects of a bill to limit solitary confinement
Feb. 17, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Dave Ress
Bills to expand tenant rights die in Virginia House of Delegates
Faith Organizer Sheila Herlihy Hennessee quoted on bills to protect renters.
Feb. 14, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
House committee nixes bill to create oversight commission for Department of Corrections
Kim Bobo, VICPP Executive Director, reacts to the change in direction with regards to oversight.
Feb. 9, 2023
The Roanoke Star / Capitol News Service by Ryan Nadeau
Virginia Students ‘Pumped Up’ for Day of Action at State Capitol
A journalist in attendance reviews VICPP's first in-person Student Day of Action
Feb. 6, 2023
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
Reforming solitary confinement in Virginia gets bipartisan push - led by 2 Hampton Roads lawmakers
Executive Director Kim Bobo quoted on the need to limit practices of solitary confinement.
Jan. 31, 2023
Richmond Times Dispatch by Dave Ress
Paid family leave is moving, after years of effort, in the assembly
VICPP acknowledged as a key partner in expanding paid family leave.
Jan. 26, 2023
Loudon Now by Renss Greene
Evictions spike as rent protections stall
VICPP recognized for testimony in favor of a bill to limit rent hikes.
Jan. 22, 2023
NBC29 News by Bria Stith
Waynesboro vigil calls for more affordable housing
Waynesboro vigil held by VICPP featured on evening news
Jan. 22, 2023
WHSV 3 ABC FOX by Cora Dickey
Vigil held in hopes for affordable housing to be reality again
Waynesboro vigil held by VICPP featured on evening news
Jan. 20, 2023
Culpepper Star-Exponent
Religion news for Jan. 20, 2023
Day for All People featured in Religion News
Jan. 18, 2023
News Leader by Monique Calello
Affordable housing vigil happening Sunday in Waynesboro
Invitation to VICPP and Virginia Organizing's housing vigil held in Waynesboro.
Jan. 18, 2023
Augusta Free Press by Crystal Graham
Vigil to be held Sunday to call on legislators to address state housing crisis
Invitation to VICPP and Virginia Organizing's housing vigil held in Waynesboro.
Jan. 13, 2023
NBC 12 News by John Hood
Health coalition requesting greater investment in Richmond’s East End
VICPP Executive Director, Kim Bobo, quoted on the need for health equity
Nov. 22, 2022
Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope
Housing advocates like some of what they've seen in Youngkin's housing plan, but want to see more
Kim Bobo quoted on the need for specifically affordable housing.
Nov. 6, 2022
Richmond Times Dispatch, by Robert Lester
Letter: Not registered to vote on November 8? No problem
VICPP Civic Engagement Coordinator, Robert Lester, on the new same-day voter registration policy
Oct. 20, 2022
Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope
State watchdog: Restrictive local zoning is biggest challenge to affordable housing
VICPP Faith Organizer, Sheila Herlihy, quoted on the need for a focus on housing.
Sept. 9, 2022
The Daily Progress by Kim Crater
Opinion/ Column: Basic support makes Va. great for business and workers
VICPP's "State of Working Virginia" report highlighted in column of Virginia labor conditions.
Sept. 5, 2022
13NewsNow by Anna Sparaco
Poverty dropped slightly in Virginia, but wage gap is widening among some demographics: Report
VICPP's "State of Working Virginia" report highlighted in news report, Kim Bobo speaks on working conditions in the Commonwealth.
Sept. 2, 2022
Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope
Report: Parts of the state's labor force face disproportionate wages
VICPP's report quoted in report on disproportionate wages in the Commonwealth.
August 26, 2022
The Culpeper Star Exponent
Religion news for Aug. 26, 2022.
Kim Bobo quoted in report of distribution of antisemitic flyers in the Commonwealth.
August 10, 2022
The Virginia Mercury by Sarah Vogelsong
Potential overdoses, death at privately run Lawrenceville prison spur state investigation.
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy credited for publicly flagging overdoses at Lawrenceville prison that had gone underreported.
June 20, 2022
13 News Now
Youngkin reacts to health commissioner's comments on racism in public health,
Virginia Interfaith Center recognized in article on Governor Youngkin's reaction to public health issues brought forth by health commissioner Colin Greene.
May 27, 2022
Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope
A look at some of the budget proposals lawmakers will take up next week,
Kim Bobo speaks to the budget and affordable housing.
May 13, 2022
Radio IQ / WVTF / NPR, by Michael Pope
Advocates warn an eviction crisis is looming,
Kim Bobo speaks on the pandemic-driven support for renters coming to an end in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
May 10, 2022
Fast Company, by Marcus Baram
How overtime pay went from a labor right to a rarity, Kim Bobo speaks to the legislative hurdles for workers to get overtime benefits.
April 27, 2022
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
Virginia lawmakers work through amendments, sustain vetoes, Kim Bobo speaks on the bill proposed by Delegate Irene Shin for protection of religious expression and Governor Youngkin's proposed amendment to that bill.
April 25, 2022
NBC 29 WVIR by Madison McNamee
Virginia organization offers Living Wage Certification program,
Jase Hatcher speaks to VICPP's Living Wage Certification program for businesses.
April 22, 2022
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
Sponsor says governor's amendment is the exact opposite of religious expression bill's intent, Kim Bobo speaks on the bill proposed by Delegate Irene Shin for protection of religious expression and Governor Youngkin's proposed amendment to that bill.
April 22, 2022
Williamsburg Baptist Church
Bonus Episode: Advocacy for Churches with Sheila Herlihy of VICPP, Sheila Herlihy speaks to advocacy in churches.
April 20, 2022
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
The sponsor of solitary confinement study is ok with governor's amendment,
Kim Bobo speaks to study on use of solitary confinement in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
March 31, 2022
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
How much to spend on affordable housing is another debate state lawmakers face next week,
Kim Bobo speaks on affordable housing in Virginia.
March 29, 2022
Richmond Times Dispatch by Mel Leonor
VEA, state NAACP push back on Youngkin's plans to ax 'divisive' resources,
VICPP stnds with other organizations in support of educational resources that pertain to Critical Race Theory.
March 29, 2022
WSLS 10 by Patrick McKee
VEA adds education resources to website after Youngkin rid Virginia schools of ‘divisive concepts’, VICPP boardmember Rev. Dr. Elisha Burke speaks on educational resources for history in schools.
March 19, 2022
Richmond Times Dispatch
Editorial: Paid Sick Days -- The culture of work has changed. Time to catch up.
Kim Bobo speaks on paid sick days and workers' rights.
March 10, 2022
PBS/VPM
Focal Point: Season 1, Episode 3
Salim Khalfani speaks on solitary confinement and criminal justice reform.
March 4, 2022
VPM/NPR News by Ben Paviour
Virginia program offers state subsidies to defense contractors, Kim Bobo speaks on defense contract subsidies in Virginia.
February 25, 2022
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
House subcommittee guts bill that would have banned long-term solitary confinement in Virginia prisons, Kim Bobo speaks on solitary confinement and criminal justice reform.
February 25, 2022
VPM/ NPR by Whittney Evans
Proposal to end solitary confinement fails, Kim Bobo speaks on proposed solitary confinement legislation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
February 22, 2022
The Virginian-Pilot by Katie King
Bill could prohibit long-term solitary confinement in Virginia prisons, Kim Bobo speaks on proposed solitary confinment legislation in the Commonwealth.
February 16, 2022
Connection Newspapers by Michael Lee Pope
Oops! They Did it Again: Lawmakers ‘accidentally’ gave overtime protections to farmworkers and domestic workers, now taking it back. Kim Bobo speaks on workers' rights.
February 15, 2022
Daily News-Record/ Open Forum by Ramona Sanders
Affordable Housing, Kim Bobo speaks on affordable housing in Virginia.
February 11, 2022
Blog: Voices for Virginia's Children by Chlo'e Edwards
Why Virginia Must Do Better for Black Mothers and Black Babies, Dora Muhammad speaks on black maternal healthcare.
February 11, 2022
Washington Hispanic
Avanza legislación sobre días de enfermedad pagados en VA (Paid Sick Days Legislation Advances in VA), Kim Bobo speaks on proposed legislation for paid sick days in the Commonwealth.
February 8, 2022
Richmond Times Dispatch by Kim Bobo
Limit excessive use of solitary confinement, Kim Bobo writes on solitary confinement in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
January 28, 2022
Fauquier Times by Katharine DeRosa
Bills that would halt planned minimum wage increases advance in Virginia House of Delegates, Kim Bobo speaks on bill for minimum wage increases in the state legislature.
January 14, 2022
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
Bill limiting solitary confinement in Virginia clears first hurdle, Kim Bobo speaks on a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement in Virginia.
January 13, 2022
YouTube | Virginia Interfaith Center of Public Policy
Our Religious Leaders on Solitary Confinement (Virtual) Press Conference, Salim Khalfani and Ayesha Gilani Taylor host a press conference on solitary confinement with religious leaders of Virginia.
January 11, 2022
Daily Sabah
Faith Leaders Condemn Sen. Amanda Chase’s Inciting Islamophobic Remarks, VICPP joins other organizations in condemning Senator Amanda Chase's islamophobic remarks.
January 9, 2022
Blue Virginia
US Sen. Chase draws Islamophobic parallel between masks, faith, VICPP condemns islamophobic remarks by Senator Amanda Chase.
January 6, 2022
Fauquier Times by Scott Christian
LETTER: Support Sen. Jill Vogel’s proposed bill on solitary confinement, Northern Piedmont chapter member of VICPP, Scott Christian, writes in support of legislation that would limit solitary confinement.
January 4, 2022
National Catholic Reporter by Mark Pattison
Interfaith Worker Justice closes, to give resources to Georgetown arm, Kim Bobo speaks to the closing of an interfaith justice organization.
December 17, 2021
The Center for Public Integrity by Kimberly Cataudella
USPS experts offer advice on how to fight wage theft, Kim Bob speaks on wage theft.
December 16, 2021
Richmond Free Press, By Jeremy M. Lazarus
Khalfani returns to Richmond in advocacy role, Kim Bobo and Salim Khalfani speak to Khalfani's role at VICPP.
December 7, 2021
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
State regulators reject heat stress standard for Virginia workers, Kim Bobo speaks to workers' protections and rights in Virginia.
December 5, 2021
Catholic Charities USA
Second Sunday of Advent: Readings of the Day, Sheila Herlihy writes on injustice during Advent.
November 24, 2021
Richmond Free Press, By George Copland Jr.
Virginia Interfaith Center expands living wage certification program statewide, Coverage of VICPP expanding the Living Wage Certification program established in 2018 on Nov. 24, 2021: quotes from Kim Bobo and Evette Roots
November 20, 2021
CBS6 Richmond
The Virginia Interfaith Center is standing up for workers' rights to have paid sick days, Coverage of Grocery Action Event on Nov. 20, 2021
September 6, 2021
National Catholic Reporter by Stephenie Overman
On this Labor Day, advocating for just wages means fighting company theft, Kim Bobo speaks on wage theft.
August 26, 2021
Connection Newspaper by Michael Lee Pope
Connecting the Unconnected: Less than 3 percent of broadband spending to help low-income people gain internet access, Kim Bobo speaks on broadband access for low income earners in Virginia.
August 25, 2021
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
Advocates Worry Virginia's Broadband Plans Don't Do Enough for Low-Income People, Kim Bobo speaks on Virginia's plan for broadband access.
August 24, 2021
Virginia Mercury by Kim Bobo
Fluctuating Work Week: The Devil's in the Details, Kim Bobo writes on proposed changes to Virginia's work week and overtime laws.
August 12, 2021
Alexandria Gazette by Michael Lee Pope
Big Money for Big Biz, Not as Much for Poor, Kim Bobo speaks on stimulus money for big business in Virginia.
August 2, 2021
Public News Service by Diane Bernard
Virginia Lawmakers Urged to Direct COVID Funds to Working Families, Kim Bobo speaks on COVID relief.
July 29, 2021
The Progress-Index by Tamica Jean-Charles
Did Virginia really put an end to solitary confinement in prisons? Here's why one group says it's fake, VICPP quoted on the use of solitary confinement in Virginia.
July 25, 2021
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
Federal Pandemic Aid: Advocates Call for More Affordable Housing,
Kim Bobo speaks federal aid for affordable housing due to pandemic.
July 19, 2021
Bloomberg | Opinion by Anna Stansbury
What Good Is a Minimum Wage If It’s Stolen? Kim Bobo speaks on wage theft.
July 19, 2021
Fauquier Times by Scott Christian
Letter: Vigil organizers feel there is more work to be done, Scott Christian, member of Northern Piedmont Chapter of VICPP, writes on Black Lives Matter Vigil for Action.
July 22, 2021
Law360|Employment Authority by Daniela Porat
Households As Employers: A Look At Domestic Worker Rights, Kim Bobo speaks on domestic worker rights.
June 22, 2021
Forward by Barbara Brotman
Faith leaders gather to honor Chicago civil rights leader Rabbi Robert J. Marx, Kim Bobo honors late Rabbi Robert J. Marx.
June 25, 2021
Virginia Mercury by Kate Masters
Black mothers in Virginia have worse health outcomes. Advocates want bias training for doctors, but can it narrow the gap? Dora Muhammad speaks on implicit bias in maternal healthcare.
June 17, 2021
Spreaker | Pod Virginia
How can businesses protect workers from heat stress? Kim Bobo speaks on workers' protections from heat stress.
June 11, 2021
WVTF / Radio IQ / NPR, by Michael Pope
State Officials Considering New Heat Stress Regulations, Kim Bobo speaks on heat stress regulations for workers in Virginia.
June 7, 2021
Fauquier Times
Saturday's ‘march for Black lives’ marks 1 year since first BLM protest in Warrenton, VICPP joins in support of March for Black Lives.
June 4, 2021
Richmond Times Dispatch
Editorial: Solving Virginia’s labor crunch starts with full recognition of the bigger picture, VICPP's Living Wage Certification program mentioned in labor editorial.
March 31, 2021
Marymount University
March 30, 2021
Baptist Global News, by Jeff Brumley
March 29, 2021
CNN, By Dakin Andone
March 26, 2021
Baptist News Global, By Jeff Brumley
March 25, 2021
Richmond Times Dispatch, By Fletcher Lowe
March 25, 2021
Religion News Services by Jack Jenkins
March 25, 2021
NBC News by Amanda Golden and Geoff Bennett
March 25, 2021
The New Journal and Guide
March 24, 2021
VPM|NPR|PBS by Whittney Evans
Northam signs death penalty abolition into law, Reverend LaKeisha Cook speaks on the death penalty abolition.
March 24, 2021
The Appeal, By Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
March 9, 2021
Richmond Times Dispatch by Kim Bobo
Letter to the Editor, March 10, 2021: Will's reasons against wage increase fall short, Kim Bobo writes on wage increase reasoning.
February 22, 2021
Baptist News Global, By Jeff Brumley
February 22, 2021
The Associated Press, By Sarah Rankin and Denise Lavoie
February 5, 2021
The Associated Press, By David Tran
February 5, 2021
Baptist News, By Jeff Brumley
Virginia House Joins Senate in Voting to Eliminate Death Penalty, Quotes from Dr. Rev. LaKeisha Cook
February 5, 2021
WUSA9, by John Henry
February 4, 2021
The Associated Press, By Sarah Rankin
House Passes Bill Offering Sick Leave for Essential Workers, Quotes from Kim Bobo
February 4, 2021
VPM (NPR), By Roberto Roldan
VA House Approves Paid Sick Leave for Essential Workers, quotes from Kim Bobo
February 4, 2021
SiriusXM, The Catholic Channel, "Conversations with Cardinal Dolan"
"Conversation with Cardinal Dolan" VIDEO: (Archbishop of New York) LIVE on SiriusXM Radio/TV- 2/4/21 - on the Catholic Channel. Interview with Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, Justice Reform Organizer for the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, about the campaign to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.
February 4, 2021
Baptist News, By Jeff Brumley
Virginia Now One Vote Away from Ending the Death Penalty, quotes from Dr. Rev. LaKeisha Cook
February 2, 2021
The Richmond Times-Dispatch, By Michael Martz
House Budget Panel Back Sick Leave Proposal, But Kills Hazard Pay Bill, Coalition/SEIU Prayer vigil/Press Conference on Feb. 1. Quotes from David Broder, President of SEIU and Thomasine Wilson, home health care worker.
February 2, 2021
WDBJ7 Roanoke
Newest Wason Center Poll Highlights Priorities of Virginia Voters, Paid Sick Days polling mentioned.
February 2, 2021
The Guardian US, By Ed Pilkington
Virginia May Be First in South to Abolish Death Penalty and Abandon 'Legalized Lynching', Quotes from Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook and VADP Dale Brumfield. VICPP prayer vigils mentioned.
February 1, 2021
Henrico Citizen, By Zachary Klosko Capital News Service
Virginia Delegate Tries Again to Advance Paid Sick Leave Bill, Quotes from Kim Bobo
January 31, 2021
The Virginian-Pilot, By Peter Dujardin
Since 1608, Virginia Has Executed More People Than Any Other State. It May Now Abolish the Death Penalty, Quotes from Michael Stone
January 26, 2021
The Richmond Times-Dispatch, By Michael Martz
January 26, 2021
Crux Now (Washington D.C), By Carol Zimmermann
January 22, 2021
Richmond Times-Dispatch, By Frank Green
January 22, 2021
Baptist News Global, By Jeff Brumley
January 22, 2021
WDBJ Roanoke, By Pete DeLuca
January 22, 2021
Danville Register and Bee, By Parker Cotton
January 22, 2021
WSLS Roanoke, By Lindsey Kennett
January 22, 2021
MSN.com, By Pete DeLuca
January 22, 2021
WAVY Norfolk, By Regina Mobley
January 22, 2021
The Roanoke Times, By Alicia Petska
January 22, 2021
WRIC Richmond, By Jackie DeFusco
Faith Leaders Are Backing a Bill to Abolish the Death Penalty in Virginia, quotes from Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook
January 19, 2021
WTVR Richmond, By Brendan King
Virginia moves closer to abolishing the death penalty, quotes from: Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook
January 16, 2021
The Virginian-Pilot, By Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy
Op Ed: Virginia Should Seize This Moment to Abolish the Death Penalty, quotes from: Rev. Marvin D. Warner, Rev. Duane Hardy, Rev. James Page, and Rev. Keith Jones
January 14, 2021
NBC12, By John Hood
Commonwealth's Attorneys Show Support for Bill Removing Death Penalty in Virginia, quotes from Virginia prosecutors
January 14, 2021
Richmond Free Press, by George Copeland, Jr.
January 14, 2021
WDBJ7 Roanoke, By Joe Dashiell
Prosecutors call for end to death penalty, quotes from Virginia prosecutors
January 8, 2021
Baptist News, By Jeff Brumley
Clergy advocate to repeal death penalty in Virginia, Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish Death Penalty. Quotes from: Rev. Marvin D. Warner, Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, Rev. Duane Hardy, Rev. James Page, and Rev. Keith Jones
January 7, 2021
NBC12 Richmond, By Joe Dashiell
Abolish the death penalty, ministers say, Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish Death Penalty. Quotes from: Rev. Marvin D. Warner
January 7, 2021
WSLS, By Patrick McKee
What’s News Today: Business expansion, death penalty, Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish Death Penalty.
January 7, 2021
WHSV Bridgewater, By Joe Dashiell
Abolish the death penalty, ministers say Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish the Death Penalty: quotes from Rev. Marvin D. Warner
January 7, 2021
VPM, by Whittney Evans
Virginia Faith Leaders Respond To Chaos at Nation’s Capitol, Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish the Death Penalty: quotes from Dr. Rev. Lakeisha Cook and Rev. Marvin D. Warner
January 7, 2021
WDBJ7 Roanoke, by Joe Dashiell
Abolish the death penalty, ministers say, Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish the Death Penalty: quotes from Rev. Marvin D. Warner
January 7, 2021
WAVY Portsmouth, by Regina Mobley
Faith-based group calls for the abolition of the death penalty in Virginia, Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish the Death Penalty: quotes from Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, Rev. Duane Hardy, Rev. Marvin D. Warner, Rev. James Page, and Rev. Keith Jones
January 7, 2021
Richmond Times-Dispatch, by Frank Green
Members of Black clergy call for end to death penalty in Virginia Coverage of VICPP and VA Reverends Call to Abolish the Death Penalty: quotes from Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook, Roberta Oster, Rev. Duane Hardy, Rev. Marvin D. Warner, Rev. James Page, Rev. Keith Jones
January 7, 2021
Richmond Free Press, By George Copeland Jr.
Advocates launch effort to expand paid sick days for workers,Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference: quotes from Kim Bobo. Joshua Briere, Buzz Grossburg, Del. Elizabeth Guzman
January 7, 2021
Virginia Pilot
Editorial: Paid sick leave needed for Virginia workers, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference
January 7, 2021
Alexandria Gazette, By Michael Pope
Essential Leave: Advocates for paid sick days try to build support among Virginia Senate Democrats, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference: quotes from Kim Bobo and Faith Harris
January 5, 2021
VA Dogwood, By Arianna Coghill
Pandemic Slowed Push for Paid Sick Leave in Virginia, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Dr. Danny Avula, Joshua Briere, Buzz Grossburg, Kim Bobo
January 5, 2021
WHSV (ABC/Fox/CBS) Harrisonburg, By Caitlin Piemme
Virginians push for paid sick leave Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Wyatt Pearson, Strasburg town manager.
January 5, 2021
WDBJ7 (CBS) Roanoke, By Joe Dashielle
Virginia groups support paid sick leave legislation, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Joshua Briere
January 5, 2021
8News (ABC) Richmond, By Jackie DeFusco
A renewed push for required paid sick leave in Virginia will be scaled back in 2021, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Dr. Danny Avula, Joshua Briere, Del. Elizabeth Guzman
January 5, 2021
NBC12 Richmond, By Jasmine Turner
Coalition pushing for paid sick days for essential workers,Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Kim Bobo, Joshua Briere, Buzz Grossberg
January 5, 2021
CBS6 Richmond, By Jake Burns
Health experts, advocates say pandemic has highlighted need for paid sick leave, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Dr. Danny Avula, Kim Bobo, Joshua Briere (VCU student and former VICPP intern).
January 5, 2021
WVTF Radio, By Michael Pope
Could a Proposal to Add Paid Sick Days Make it Through This Year's General Assembly Session? Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Delegate Elizabeth Guzman and Senator Dave Marsden
January 5, 2021
Virginia Public Media, By Roberto Roldan
Richmond’s Top Public Health Official Backs Paid Sick Leave, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Dr. Avula, Kim Bobo, Buzz Grossberg, Owner Buzz & Ned's Barbecue
January 5, 2021
Richmond Times-Dispatch, By Sabrina Moreno
'We would see a drastic reduction in exposure:' Richmond health official says widening paid sick leave would limit COVID spread, Coverage of Virginians for Paid Sick Days Coalition press conference on Jan. 5, 2021: quotes from Dr. Danny Avula, Joshua Briere (VCU student and former intern for VICPP).
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