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Longtime VA House Speaker Todd Gilbert tapped as next US attorney for the Western District.    Plus: Richmond Public Schools and the union representing school bus drivers finalize first-ever collective bargaining agreement.   

OK, so there’s Lake Drummond in the Great Dismal Swamp... and Mountain Lake in Giles County. But why are there only two naturally-formed lakes in the commonwealth?  Submit your own question at ⁠vpm.org/curious⁠.

Plus: Henrico County residents speak out about data centers; Virginia's first Buc-ee's opens; UVA students react to the resignation of President Jim Ryan; and other stories.

Read more at VPM News about Ryan's exit and the public response. UVA's Board of Visitors voted in March to dismantle DEI initiatives following a January executive order from Trump. Since then, the US Department of Justice has been publicly pressuring Ryan and UVA to produce a detailed progress report on its ongoing cancellation of all DEI-related programs. School officials told VPM News on June 20...

‘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.

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Speirs discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. This week listen to stories about Virginia's top elected official weighing in on Richmond's water crisis, a local real estate developer's court sentencing and an update on the city's new baseball diamond, CarMax Park.

VCU officials say they expect around 1,500 students to enroll in the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program for the upcoming fall semester, up from 1,006 students in the 2023–24 school year. 

Plus: A fire broke out in Shockoe Bottom; "Significant weaknesses” were found in an audit in how the City of Richmond oversees government employee credit cards; and other stories.

The lawsuit — filed against three school rectors — is the latest General Assembly push against Youngkin. The governor told VPM News Tuesday that this is a fight against his administration's work to dismantle “illegal discrimination,” which is how he has referred to DEI.  Plus: Several areas in Central Virginia have opened cooling stations. 

Plus: Hanover water update; Styrofoam ban takes effect on July 1 — and more Central Virginia news.   

Plus: UVA professors ask board to hold off on further DEI dismantling, Richmond’s mayor is calling on regional leaders for water infrastructure solutions, Chesterfield County is now on fire ant quarantine — and more Central Virginia news.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include an in-depth look at renewed interest in Richmond Coliseum proposals and a Shockoe restaurant closes after a 50-year run.

Plus: an update on Charlottesville’s FLOCK license plate reader program; what Juneteenth stands for; and other stories. 

It’s the June 17 primary recap episode! As a reminder: All election results are unofficial until certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Keep track of the latest results, analysis and coverage on our website at vpm.org/elections.

Plus: Business as usual on data centers is unsustainable according to a new Sierra Club report; A fisherman in Central Virginia reels in a new state record; and other stories 

Plus: a look at the consent decree the City of Richmond entered into with the Virginia Department of Health; US Sen. Mark Warner speaks at a town hall in Charlottesville; Alpha-Gal syndrome to become a reportable disease; and other stories.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's adopting new restrictions for data centers, a Lego store coming to Short Pump Town Center, and an electric car retailer expands in downtown Richmond.

Salgado is one of six Democrats vying for the nomination to be on the ballot against Republican candidate John Reid in the November general election.

A conversation with two of six Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor.  

Plus: Fundraising numbers are in ahead of June’s primary elections; Richmond City Council members say CAO confirmation was rushed; Senate committee rejects Ken Cuccinelli nomination to board of visitors; and other stories.  

VPM News politics reporter Jahd Khalil spoke with Stoney and Hashmi on why they should be the Democratic Lt. Governor candidate. 

VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region.

Plus: Henrico outlines a plan to reduce injuries and fatalities on its streets by half within the next decade; how economic uncertainty affects farmers markets; and other stories.

VPM News politics reporter Jahd Khalil talks to Jones and Taylor about why they should be Virginia’s next Attorney General.

Plus: The special election to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly is set; license plate readers in Charlottesville stay put – for now; and other stories    In the podcast: Boil water advisories will now come directly to phones in Richmond; Watchdog agency considers improvements to Virginia’s youth criminal justice system.