VPM Daily Newscast

‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews. In this episode we chat with VPAP's Executive Director Cat Anthony about trends in this year's General Assembly, how each side voted and which legislation got passed, and early voting data from April's special...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about Henrico County's effort to gather public input on the Brook Road Corridor and Best Products, the legal outcome between connected with the Lake development in Chesterfield County and the legal battle between a Scott's Addition strip club and three former perfor...

Read more from VPM News:  Early Valley Link outreach finds growing opposition in Central Virginia  A Chinese American's take on liberty, 251 years after Patrick Henry's speech   Other links:  Pushback on proposal to build Buc-ee’s in Stafford County (WTOP) Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia (CBS) UMW men's basketball heads to NCAA DIII National C...

Read more from VPM News:  Richmond Mayor Avula hosts format-breaking State of the City Spanberger orders Virginia’s return to ERIC voter data partnership  Other links: Virginia Beach offshore wind farm has started producing electricity (WHRO News) Goochland residents press officials on proposed transmission project (12 On Your Side) VCU proposes raising tuition by up to 5% next year (Richmond Time...

Read more from VPM News:  Spanberger to consider legislation requiring state guidance on AI in schools  Henrico gathers public input for Best Products site, Brook Road corridor  Two new hospitals set to open in Chesterfield County    Other links:  Budget proposal would allow larger severance payouts for top City Hall officials (The Richmonder)  What would a gun violence ambassadors program look li...

Read more from VPM News:  Jefferson School announces Swords into Plowshares finalists  ICYMI: Gov. Abigail Spanberger votes yes on redistricting (VPM News Shorts)    Other links:  ROTC instructor killed in ODU shooting 'was protecting his kids' (WHRO)  Spanberger replaces entire Richard Bland College Board of Visitors (Progress-Index)  A hidden threat to maple syrup — and the people who make it (W...

Read more from VPM News:  New VPM PBS documentary explores the 'Donut Dollies' history  Spanberger calls April 23 special session to finalize state budget  General Assembly sends slate of immigration bills to Spanberger's desk  Chesterfield emergency services department faces looming budget shortfall On the agenda: budgets, cybersecurity and real estate taxes  Other links: FCC approves Nexstar–Teg...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they tackle state lawmakers plan to jump start Virginia's recreational marijuana market and two boutique hotels opening in Richmond.

Read more from VPM News:  Medical malpractice in Virginia was nearly overhauled. What happened?  Spanberger to decide on solar siting reforms passed by General Assembly    Other links:  Sister Rosetta Tharpe, godmother of rock 'n' roll, once called Richmond home (WTVR)  New study explores blue crab cannibalism in the Chesapeake Bay (WHRO)  New roundabout aims to ease Crozet’s traffic woes, the lat...

Read more from VPM News:  Public college faculty left out of Virginia’s collective bargaining expansion  Richmond housing authority's 'ComeHome' produces first tenant-to-homeowner    Other links:  How does snow accumulate after it’s been so warm? (Cardinal News)  Virginia joins national push for refunds after US Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs (Virginia Mercury)  Memo: Avula says he’s ‘assessing...

Read and watch more from VPM News:  James River alum becomes 'Captain Espresso' for Italian baseball team  Hanover Sheriff David Hines set to retire after 41 years  Short: Virginia's Legal Weed Market    Other links:  Buckingham County residents oppose Valley Link project (The Farmville Herald)*  Crews were repairing natural gas leak when Centreville home exploded, report confirms (FFX Now)  Rober...

Read more: Henrico County continues its ‘course of progress’ in FY27 budget Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing (NPR News) Other links: Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority (The New York Times)* Richmond EDA approves deal allowing VCU to play at CarMax Park, but agreement with Squirrels is still required (The Richmonder) Is it time for Vir...

Read more from VPM News: General Assembly gavels out 2026 session without budget agreement Retail market for recreational weed passes Virginia General Assembly A conversation with UVA’s A.D. Carson about ‘Being Dope’ On the agenda: Budget work sessions, Chesterfield administrator candidates Central Virginia school closures, online learning for Monday, March 16    Other links: Richmond installs aud...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories starting with the forced auction of the old Model Tobacco building, Richmond's proposed spending plan and a students from Henrico County sharpening their entrepreneurial skills in Shark-tank-style competition.

Read more VPM News: $2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations Lawmakers weigh adding college employees to collective bargaining expansion General Assembly orders plan to phase out airport PFAS   Other links:  FBI will investigate fatal ODU campus shooting as a terrorist attack (WHRO News) Audit reveals overspending by Roanoke Police Department (WDBJ) Massive power transmi...

Read more from VPM News:  Mayor Danny Avula proposes Richmond’s $3.4B spending plan  Chesterfield proposes $1.1B school system budget  DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon speaks at UVA Federalist Society event    Other links:  City backs off ‘Operation Vaporize’ as blowback from vape shop owners intensifies (The Richmonder)  Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automat...

Curious Commonwealth asks: What's the deal with the House of Delegates' ceremonial mace?  Virginia voters begin to weigh in on redistricting amendment  ICYMI: Chief Justice Cleo Powell formally sworn into Supreme Court of Virginia    Other links:  Richmond Black Restaurant Experience  'Justice is delayed and denied': How Richmond's late jury lists are derailing criminal trials (WTVR)  ‘Grow up’: F...

Read more from VPM News:  Virginia Senate panel spikes gambling centralization bill  Charlottesville school board greenlights union contract for support staff  ICYMI: This week in Central Virginia public meetings    Other links:  Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent. (The Richmonder)  Who’s behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoki...

Read more VPM News:  Virginia Democrats look to expand window to pay off back rent before eviction  Henrico breaks ground on Magellan Parkway extension  Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills undermine local authority (VPM News)  On the agenda: The week of March 9 in public meetings (VPM News)    Other links:  On the agenda: The week of March 9 in public meetings (VPM News)  Chesterfield sup...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories, starting with the Midlothian Depot's near completion, Richmond's budget priorities and the CarMax Park's construction progress.

Read more from VPM News:  Virginia lawmakers are on the cusp of changing medical malpractice law  General Assembly kills bills for certifying high-power facilities  Charlottesville considers $279M spending plan  Richmond School Board approves $550M budget for fiscal 2027  Heads up, Richmond: 2026 River City Half and 5K road closures, ‘no parking’ zones    Other links:  Virginia joins multistate la...

Read more from VPM News:  Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights April 21 referendum again  Del. Josh Thomas wants to put Virginia's boys and men on a better path  Lawmakers advance bills to set up child care cost-sharing pilot  Charlottesville considers $279M spending plan    Other links: GW sold Virginia campus for $427 million to Amazon for data center development (The GW Hatchet)  Why a 6-year-...

Read more VPM News: Richmond School Board approves $550M budget for fiscal 2027 Henrico School Board OKs funding 100+ new positions in FY27 budget Chief Justice Cleo Powell formally sworn into Supreme Court of Virginia  Other links: Military families brace for long deployments during operation against Iran (WHRO News) William & Mary on Pentagon’s list of ‘toxic indoctrination’ colleges, losing its...

Read more from VPM News:  Early voting on Virginia redistricting amendment set to begin Friday  Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch    Other links:  Lawmakers divided over Iran strikes, launched without approval from Congress (NPR)  Naval Station Norfolk updates visitor policy, suspends Trusted Traveler Program (WAVY)  Poopy Potomac no more? D.C. lifts advisory for river after...

Read more from VPM News:  Richmond police extend contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers  Henrico EDA head Tretina outlines vision for growth  Richmond-area faith leaders speak out on federal immigration enforcement  On the agenda: Budget discussions for Richmond and Charlottesville schools    Other links:  For some neighborhoods, it’s covenants — not zoning — that decides what gets b...