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Read more from VPM News: Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights redistricting referendum  Hanover school board approves 2026–27 budget plan  On the agenda: Diamond District, RVA Pay, Charlottesville school budget    Other links:  Bill to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board clears House of Delegates (Virginia Mercury)  Petersburg's temporary casino makes $4.7 million in first 10 days (Ric...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they cover the closure of the Saks Fifth Avenue retail store in Stony Point, a Charlottesville restaurant coming to the Manchester area and new housing developments under development in several parts of the city.

Read more VPM News:  Reforming public university boards is a hot topic at the General Assembly  Richmond Free Press ceases publication after 34 years  Chesterfield teacher’s union warns about preparations for ICE confrontations    Other links:  Charlottesville sees decline in opioid overdose calls, though doctors say concerns remain (29 News)  Attorney General Jay Jones joins multistate lawsuit ch...

Read more VPM News:  Charlottesville school board agrees to 10.5% raise for support professionals  Traveling CPR kiosk brings hands-on training to communities across Virginia  Delegates rework bills related to Virginia Military Institute    Other links:  Pruitt drops out of congressional race, blames Democratic redistricting (The Daily Progress)  Overwhelming majority of Central Virginia ICE detai...

Read more VPM News:  Senate bill would shield Dominion customers from some data center-related costs  Richmond audit finds city didn’t follow Affordable Housing Trust Fund rules  Virginia's college internship program rebrands under state economic development agency    Other links:  Virginia celebrates 20 years of 211 service for health and human needs (WRIC)  Virginia House votes to end Confederat...

Read more VPM News:  House subcommittee advances bill to ban herbicide tied to Parkinson's disease  State regulators OK Dominion project near Hallsley area of Chesterfield    Other links:  Defying administrators’ orders, Chesterfield students and employees walked out Friday to protest immigration enforcement (The Richmonder)  UVa faculty accuse Beardsley of 'bribing' students for their support (Th...

Read more VPM News:  General Assembly considers $36M expansion of gun violence prevention program  Hundreds gather at The Valentine to celebrate Bill Martin’s life and legacy  Spanberger signs bill moving redistricting vote one step closer  Amended cannabis market bill passes despite split among Senate Democrats  On the agenda: Richmond City Center, school board budget meetings    Other links:  Ho...

‘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 learn about VPAP's new Executive Director Cat Anthony and how she came to the Virginia Public Access Project. Also, a preview some of what to expect out of this year's General Assembly sessio...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they discuss a deal to buy Sports Backers Stadium, a round of a layoffs and Swedish Match and new housing coming to the Manchester neighborhood.

Read more VPM News:  Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms  Proposal would let students take Brown v. Board scholarships out of state  Chesterfield touts $1.3B growth in commercial real estate value   Other links:  Rent stabilization bills backed by Richmond fail in Virginia General Assembly (The Richmonder)  Renting in Richmond is only about 20% cheaper tha...

Read more VPM News:  Spanberger orders state law enforcement to exit federal immigration agreements  Virginia Court of Appeals asks SCOVA to take over redistricting case  Immigration policy takes center stage at Richmond school board meeting  Charlottesville carries out Point in Time Count despite icy conditions  Central Virginia delays, closures for Thursday, Feb. 5    Other links:  Bezos orders...

Read more:  General Assembly considering measure that could end state funding for VMI  Anne Holton, former state education chief, named to Richmond school board  Central Virginia closures, delays for Wednesday, Feb. 4   Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch  Other links:  As ICE seeks to expand footprint in Va., Youngkin’s final-day prison sale directive draws scrutiny (Virginia...

Read more VPM News:  Virginia House OKs electric grid review bills  Texas-based monks bring ‘Walk for Peace’ through Chesterfield  Central Virginia closures, delays for Tuesday, Feb. 3    Other links:  As ice lingers in Richmond, Avula asks residents for a few more days of patience (The Richmonder)  Crashes involving cars and pedestrians rising at VCU, despite years of work to stop them (Richmond...

Read more   VPM News:  International enrollment in Virginia postgraduate programs falls by 13%  STEPS program bridges the gap for refugee women in Charlottesville  Updated: Hanover County facility sought by ICE is no longer for sale  Melissa Vaughn, longtime WRIR president, was ‘fierce advocate’ for public radio  Central Virginia closures, delays for Monday, Feb. 2    Other links:  Four Richmond p...

Read more VPM News:  Bill aims to address "benefits cliff" for subsidized child care  Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility Weather-related links:   Central Virginia closures, delays for Friday, Jan. 30 VDH winter safety tips⁠  Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace⁠  Richmond International Airport website⁠  National Weather Service forecasts: ⁠Richmond⁠ | ⁠Charlottesville⁠ | ⁠Harrison...

Read more VPM News: Richmond teachers union calls for audit after budget draft cuts $22M  Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility  Federal judge orders widespread voting rights restoration for Virginians ⁠Central Virginia closures, delays for Thursday, Jan. 29⁠  Weather-related links: VDH winter safety tips⁠  Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace⁠   Richmond International Airport websit...

Read more VPM News:  Tazewell judge rules against Virginia Democrats’ redistricting amendment  Youngkin pardoned Fairfax police officer in 2023 Tysons Corner shooting  Central Virginia closures, delays for Wednesday, Jan. 28    Weather-related links:  VDH winter safety tips  Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace  Richmond International Airport website  National Weather Service forecasts: Richmond | Cha...

Read more VPM News:  Central Virginia travel still affected despite dodging worst of winter storm  Open enrollment in Virginia's health insurance marketplace is lagging  Virginia school closures, delays for Tuesday, Jan. 27  Resources, hotlines for ‘catastrophic’ winter storm  Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch  Weather-related links:  VDH winter safety tips GRTC service alert...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond area's top business stories. This week's stories include new plans for Henrico County's long-desired arena district, starting with the demolition of the old Best Products building. Platania also runs through a full-plate of new restaurants coming to the region.

Editor’s note: Ahead of the winter storm forecast, VPM will be automating its radio operations on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26–27. The projected severe weather may impact the VPM Daily Newscast during those days; visit vpm.org for the latest information.  Read (and watch) more VPM News:  Gov. Abigail Spanberger is keeping 'relentless focus' on affordability  Central Virginia resources for the incom...

Read (and watch) more VPM News: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is ready to 'elevate' Virginians’ voices Artificial intelligence is a hot topic for Virginia state legislators Video: Spanberger’s Executive Order 10 (YouTube) | TikTok | Facebook  Other links: Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause (Virginia Mercury) Hampton Roads Flock cameras surveil Bla...

Read more from VPM News:  Attorney General Jay Jones says he'll be 'putting Virginia first'  Virginia's 1924 racial segregation law targeted Native Americans for decades Maryland's Wes Moore looks forward to working with Spanberger  Hanover Planning Commission nixes Hunting Hawk Technology Park proposal  Charlottesville residents explore where their tax dollars go  Other links:  A big snow is comi...

Read (and) watch more VPM News  Spanberger makes policy promises in first General Assembly address Watch: The Joint Assembly Address (YouTube) Watch: Gov. Abigail Spanberger discussing affordability (YouTube) On the agenda: Richmond traffic safety grants, Charlottesville housing  Other links In historic first for Virginia, Adam Spanberger becomes first gentleman (The Washington Post)* DOJ sues Vir...

Read (and watch) more VPM News about the inauguration  Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor  Attorney General Jones, Governor Spanberger flex powers on Day 1  Here are the 10 executive orders Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Day 1  Gallery: Scenes from the Spanberger–Hashmi–Jones inauguration  Watch inaugural interviews with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones  Multip...