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More from VPM News and the Virginia Voter Guide:  How to Vote in Virginia on Election Day 2026  Congress, amendments, taxes: Election referendums up and down Virginians’ ballots  Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic  How does Ballot Question 1 affect Virginia’s abortion regulations?  Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are...

More from VPM News:  Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace now open for 2027 enrollment  Federal election monitors will be in Charlottesville on Election Day  On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings  RPS cybersecurity incident puts daily routines, college plans on hold for students  WATCH: Federal Agents at Virginia Polls (YouTube)  ICYMI: Was There a...

‘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 talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about the upcoming elections, state and local ballot initiatives, and take a look at candidate fundraising this election season.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the ongoing redesign plans at Richmond International Airport, Google's plans for Goochland County, Sheltering Arms moving into Regency, a Charlottesville chocolate maker's most recent business acquisition.

Read more from VPM News:  Amendment explainers: Ballot Question 1 | Ballot Question 2 | Ballot Question 3  How does Ballot Question 1 affect Virginia’s abortion regulations?  Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on gender  Ballot Question 3 is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions  WATCH: Which felonies are tied to voting rights los...

Read more from VPM News:  WATCH: VPM News interviews Virginia 1st District’s Shannon Taylor   WATCH: Congressman Rob Wittman defends his record in Virginia’s 1st District  Tensions rise over data centers at Chesterfield forum  Henrico County begins installation of East End water transmission line  Other links:  Outside donors bankroll Virginia’s campaigns for Congress...

More from VPM News:  Curious Commonwealth asks: Is there a vampire in Church Hill?  UVA Innocence Project has flagged 5 Mary Jane Burton cases for investigation so far  WATCH: Virginia Is for Barbie (YouTube)  Other links:  Public housing CEO says HUD’s ‘troubled’ rating is old news. The mayor disagrees. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  ‘Compromise’ Mayo Bridge proposal ca...

Read more from VPM News:  6 Virginia-inspired Barbies are on display at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture  Virginia Voter Guide Congressional Q&As: US Senate | 1st District | 2nd District | 4th District | 5th District | 6th District | 7th District | 8th District | 9th District | 10th District | 11th District  WATCH: How Do Virginia's Provisional Ballots Work? (YouTube)&nbsp...

More from VPM News:  Voter Guide: What is a provisional ballot?  What is the Shannon Taylor civil lawsuit about?  Charlottesville eyes post-Flock surveillance needs   On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings  Chesterfield residents, officials grapple with PlanMod  WATCH: Dominion–NextEra Merger update   Other links:  Richmond housing...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a lawsuit about the River's Edge apartment complex in Manchester, a watery incident at the John Marshall Courts Building and the return a familiar sandwich shop to the Chesterfield Towne Center.

Read more from VPM News:  FBI charges state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, family in drug conspiracy VPM News Short: Feds Arrest Virginia's L. Louise Lucas What happened to Virginia’s 10–1 redistricting effort in 2026?  Updated: Richmond Public Schools still investigating cybersecurity incident  Updated: Sprout School childcare center strike ends    Other links:  Wha...

Read more from VPM News:  Southside Richmond preschool needs repairs, expansion to resolve waitlist Richmond Public Schools investigating cybersecurity incident      Other links:  Gov. Spanberger calls for public release of confidential 'Robo Memo' in Dominion-NextEra merger (WTVR)  Dozens sick due to salmonella outbreak linked to Central Virginia oysters&nb...

Read more from VPM News:  More than 2,600 Virginia crime lab cases sent for new review  Richmond City leaders outline new immigration ‘trust policy’      Other links: Study: Proposed Richmond tower could generate nearly $1B in activity (Axios Richmond)  Va. Senate Clerk Susan Clarke Schaar to retire after 36 years in role (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*&nbsp...

Read more from VPM News:  SCC staff recommend axing Dominion–NextEra Energy merger  Henrico County court further restricts Lewis Ginter picketing   Other links:  General Assembly calls off Oct. 26 special session to elect judges (Virginia Mercury)  Gaps in a system, and foster kids fall through (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Archive: Remembering Lakeside Amusement Park 4...

Read more from VPM News:  NextEra, Dominion execs address merger at infrastructure forum  Sprout School childcare center strike continues amid partial reopening  Volunteer book club works to bridge learning gaps for Charlottesville students  On the agenda: Richmond parking operations, Charlottesville historical markers    Other links:  Data center moratorium bill...

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting with and update on Shamin Hotels' development plans in Henrico County, Baltik's Bagel's move to Church Hill and failed plans to bring in a data center to Chesterfield County.

Read more from VPM News:  Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on sex and gender High costs and the Iran war are on 5th Congressional District candidates’ minds    Other links:  Opinions on data centers are shaping this year’s campaign cycle (Radio IQ)  Richmond City Council scales back 2015 financial transparency law over privacy concerns (The Rich...

Read more from VPM News:  Virginia IT agency is ‘falling short’ in AI oversight, state watchdog warns Chesterfield school board sets redistricting plan for West Ridge HS ICYMI: Renovated CARITAS men’s campus puts dignity at the center of recovery  VPM News Shorts on YouTube:  Do Virginians Need Voter ID?  Healthcare front and center in the race for VA-01    Other link...

More from VPM News:  UVA students and faculty grapple with AI’s place in the classroom  Avula leaves door open for Richmond to use other license plate readers after Flock deal ends  Henrico Tomorrow grant program set to relaunch in 2027  Renovated CARITAS men’s campus puts dignity at the center of recovery Former Shoosmith Landfill owners appear in Chesterfield court to mo...

ICYMI from VPM News:  Congressman Rob Wittman defends his record in Virginia’s 1st District  VPM News interviews Virginia 1st District’s Shannon Taylor  1st District Q&A: Shannon Taylor, Rob Wittman  Other links:  After a felony, Virginia took away his vote. A court win is giving it back. (The Washington Post)*  Sen. Mike Jones proposes sweeping ban on NDAs in local g...

Read more from VPM News:  Avula announces Richmond won’t renew Flock Safety contract  Christian groups sue VSU in federal court for religious discrimination  On the agenda: Richmond poverty reduction report; city vendor payment transparency    Other links:  Spanberger: 'Indict, charge, prosecute' every Albemarle school employee who failed to do their job (The Daily Pr...

Singer, songwriter and producer Steve Bassett — a longtime Richmonder — will be celebrated this weekend with a night of live performances and stories from his 60 years in the music industry. The event is being hosted by another local, entertainment executive Bernard Porter, at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education in Chester.  Morning Edition host Phil Liles spoke to Porter and...

Read more from VPM News:  WATCH: VPM News interviews 1st District’s Shannon Taylor  WATCH: Congressman Rob Wittman defends his record in Virginia’s 1st District  Candidate in Virginia’s 7th District recruited one of his opponents    Other links:  Spanberger: data center sales tax exemption still up for discussion (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Armstrong High School...

Read more from VPM News:  Auditor says RPS facilities department already improving work order management    Other links:  11th District Q&A: Dianne Blais, Arthur Purves, James Walkinshaw (WAMU)  Richmond EDA tells Squirrels to clear out of The Diamond or be treated as trespassers (The Richmonder)  Jim Bakker’s rise, fall and legacy, remembered by a reporter who covere...

Read more from VPM News:  Tati King says his voting rights being restored is ‘still surreal’  Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract early over ‘privacy concerns’  Downtown Richmond childcare center closed after teachers strike  WATCH: ICE Flights @ RIC (YouTube)    Other links:  Settlement reached in lawsuit alleging abuse at Red Onion State Prison (WRIC)  O...