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‘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. This month we discuss the results of November's historic state elections and what they mean for Virginia over the next few years, what to expect from the General Assembly in their upcoming session, and we bid f...

VPM News Host Lyndon Germam and BizSense reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's episode they talk about a rejected housing development in Henrico County, the fate the former Best Products building and a new restaurant crafted by shipping containers coming to Richmond.

Read more UVA interim president defends federal agreement to General Assembly Longtime public media CEO Charles Sydnor Jr. dies at 82    Other links  Many Richmond streets to see closures for Dominion Energy Christmas Parade (WRIC) After 36 years, suburban growth along I-95 corridor finally caught up with Del. Bobby Orrock (Cardinal News) FBI arrests suspect in investigation into pipe bombs plante...

Read more Charlottesville moves to acquire land parcels via eminent domain  Richmond School Board approves Armstrong-Kennedy High renaming  Shonda Harris-Muhammed steps down from Richmond School Board    Other links Chesapeake Bay region leaders approve revised agreement, commit to cleanup through 2040 (WHRO News)  Paint it black: Martinsville’s report on former city manager almost entirely redact...

Read more Richmond City auditor finds nearly 50 unfixed, high-risk issues Virginia Democrats push forward with 2026 redistricting efforts Updated: Who in Virginia is running for US Senate in 2026? VPM News Short: Gobbles Up Other links Brown's Island gets $30M makeover: What's coming to one of Richmond's favorite spots (WTVR) Spanberger begins Cabinet rollout with health secretary pick (Richmond T...

Read more  State lawmakers eye flexible bills for AI usage in health care settings  Henrico selects Cari Tretina as new economic development director  Virginia could be a key state in countering Trump's redistricting push (VPM News on NPR!)    Other links Most Richmonders got accurate tax rebate checks, but review finds $115K in possible overpayments (The Richmonder) UVa secures $5.3M DoD grant to...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topics include CoStar Group's corporate campus, the development of GRTC's central transfer station and VCU's Grace Street dorm project taking shape.

Read more  Youngkin advisers 'cautiously optimistic' about future tax revenues  State regulators partially OK Dominion Energy bill increases    Other links  Official obituary of Solomon W. Jefferson (1977–2025)  Virginia drivers navigate new seat belt law, express lanes during Thanksgiving week (Virginia Mercury)  Virginians on health insurance marketplace see monthly premiums rise to ‘astonishing...

Read more Chesterfield County turkey gobbles up social media attention Campus food pantries strained by disruptions to federal nutrition benefits Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more  Chesterfield gives Shady Hill mobile home park extra time to fix violations Virginia's rules for felons to regain voting rights could change soon  Other links  Map: More than 600 Flock camera locations in Hampton Roads are public for the first time (Virginian-Pilot)* ‘It's this big, huge wall': 3-story Virginia home addition sparks building rules debate (NBC4 Washington) Caledon State P...

Read more Richmond may have to return $1.3M in COVID-era funding to the federal government  Ex-UVA student gets five life sentences for 2022 fatal shooting  Chesterfield gives Shady Hill mobile home park extra time to fix violations   Other links  Faculty question the motives behind FOIA requests for course materials, text messages (The Cavalier Daily)  When and where traffic will spike in Richmon...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week's topics include the city of Richmond's efforts to refresh its zoning ordinances, Henrico County's lawsuit against the state racing commission, and the groundbreaking of an assisted living facility in Hanover County.

Henrico state of the county address; Virginia could require license to buy a gun; Democrats file bill to raise minimum wage; and more.   Read More: Questions remain in dispute over Jim Ryan’s exit at UVA 

Read more Gas rates rising faster than inflation in Richmond  Petersburg’s first casino is set to open early next year — in a tent  Demand grows at Virginia food banks amidst federal cuts  Other links Immigration attorney: Hampton Roads likely next target for immigration agents, already in Raleigh area (WAVY) DEI cuts at Virginia Tech total more than $8 million (Cardinal News)  Democrats brace for...

Read more  Residents voice opposition to Hanover data center proposal  New documentary looks back at World War II from one family’s perspective  Watch “She said, he said” over UVA president’s resignation (VPM on YouTube)  Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case    Other links  Virginia drought conditions (Department of Environmental Quality)  ‘This is BS...

Richmond Public Schools outlines framework for 10-year facilities upgrade  Updated: SCOVA declines review of Youngkin's university appointments     Other links:  The Town of Louisa faced five resignations in less than a year. Now it’s trying to rebuild (Charlottesville Tomorrow)  Plan for dedicated Metro funding wins support from key D.C. region leaders (FFXNow)  Meet the man who keeps Staunton's...

Read more:  Former UVA President Jim Ryan disputes rector's account of his resignation  Spanberger, Youngkin spar over UVA board appointments, president search  St. Joseph’s Villa opens rapid rehousing center in Henrico County  On the agenda: Richmond zoning refresh, Albemarle road extension    Other links:  Higher SOL cut scores coming, but not this year, Virginia board says (Virginia Mercury)  R...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories. This week's stories include the sale of the beloved Lakeside Avenue brewery Final Gravity Brewing Co. and an out-of-state developer's Southside property purchase.

Read more  VCU changed scholarship for descendants of the enslaved to align with anti-DEI policies Federal judge rules ICE unlawfully detained immigrant teens without bond Chesterfield parent launches push to make Diwali a CCPS holiday  Inside VPM’s new Downtown Richmond HQ  Other links  Bon Air jail guard pleads to sexually assaulting underage inmate but gets no prison time (Richmond Times-Dispat...

Read More: Youngkin says a portion of SNAP benefits should be paid out Thursday  Richmond School Board approves collective bargaining changes  Richmond City Council creates city’s first rental inspection program    Other links: Spanberger asks U.Va. Board of Visitors to delay appointment of new president (The Cavailer Daily)  City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FO...

Read more  Kaine says protecting Virginia federal workers behind vote to end shutdown  Reforest Richmond’s Tree Week plants the seeds of a greener city    Other links  Goochland supervisors OK controversial data center district proposal With SNAP benefits at risk, a guide on where to donate food, money and resources in RVA Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/...

Read more After election, paid family leave approval likely next year  Photo essay: Amid historic election, Virginians long for change  On the agenda: Richmond rental inspection program, RPS collective bargaining Richmond prepares to weather continuing federal shutdown Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they dive in into a local law firm looking to move into the Diamond District, the region's largest hotelier's investment in Chesterfield County and BizSense's annual ranking of the top businesses in the region.

Read more  Virginia Democrats plan to capitalize on 2025 'tsunami' Bill Lupoletti, WRIR co-founder, remembered as ‘passionate connector’ Chesterfield County names interim supervisor to replace Jim Holland Former Newport News teacher shot by her 6-year-old student wins a $10M jury verdict Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more: SCOVA hears arguments in suit over Youngkin's university board appointments  Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, says she'll defy Trump's 'bad policies'  ICYMI: What will the 2026 House of Delegates look like?  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.