VPM Daily Newscast
This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.
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Policy Matters: September 24, 2026
‘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.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Rebuild Henrico, First National ...
3 min
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9/25/26 - ELECT is contacting ~235,000 eligible...
Plus: a look at Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.
3 min
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9/24/26 - Richmond kicks off FY28 budget discus...
Also: The State Corporation Commission added two more in-person hearings in the Dominion–NextEra merger.
3 min
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9/23/26 - Complaints emerged from Farmville Det...
The detention center's cooling system isn’t connected to emergency power.
4 min
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9/22/26 - Richmond mayor pledges Flock Safety c...
Plus: Have you checked out the Virginia Voter Guide?
4 min
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9/21/26 - Gov. Spanberger says she wants to put...
But major changes may have to wait for next year’s General Assembly
4 min
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BizSense Beat: GreenCity, Dominion–NextEra, Bot...
3 min
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9/18/26 - Early voting in the 2026 election ope...
Voters can cast early in-person ballots until Oct. 31.
3 min
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9/17/26 - Virginia makes major changes related ...
The move shrinks the list of crimes leading to disenfranchisement from 284 to 3.
4 min
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9/16/26 - In Virginia, anti-abortion advocates ...
They warn a proposed amendment could put women at risk.
7 min
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9/15/26 - Utility companies try to sweeten the ...
A proposed NextEra HQ would add 600 jobs in Richmond.
4 min
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9/14/26 - RPS asks community for school moderni...
Also: Mobile food pantries work to deliver access to affordable nutrition across Central Virginia.
3 min
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BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Powhit...
3 min
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9/11/26 - A groundbreaking at the Pentagon mark...
Upcoming visitors’ center will memorialize the history of that day.
11 min
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9/10/26 - Bay agricultural pollution reduction ...
There’s enough money to meet needs — but not enough people to spend it.
4 min
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9/9/26 - Chesterfield residents to consider a n...
County leaders say it’ll pay for much-needed CCPS facilities.
3 min
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9/8/26 - State lawmakers push for more input on...
Shareholders at each company approved the $67B proposal last week.
3 min
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BizSense Beat: RIC upgrades, Pizzeria Delores, ...
3 min
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9/4/26 - Arlington case raises questions about ...
Police used a “reverse-keyword warrant” to identify a suspect in a 2022 case.
3 min
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9/3/26 - Lewis Ginter workers go on strike
They say it all comes down to their pay.
3 min
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9/2/26 - Another RPS elementary closes over mol...
Bellevue Elementary will be closed until Sept. 8
4 min
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9/1/26 - $33M for the City of Richmond’s water ...
State officials shared the recommendation last week during the first meeting of the Richmond Regional Water Workgroup.
3 min
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8/31/26 - Final Confederate monuments removed f...
The three statues had been standing for over a century.
3 min
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Policy Matters: August 27, 2026
In this episode, we talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about turnout for the recent primaries, the upcoming November elections, and educational spending.
4 min