In this episode, we talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about the upcoming primaries, a potential change to Virginia's status in the 2028 presidential primary, and take a look at candidate fundraising this election season.

The governor said former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration “gutted” the rights restoration system.

Access to the firearms in Virginia could hinge on the US Supreme Court.

Also: Richmond City Council supports preservation of Historic Westwood.

At least eight committees have filed campaign finance forms on the three proposed changes to Virginia’s constitution.

Also: Appeals court rules pro-Palestine scholars detained by ICE can seek relief from federal district courts.

It’s unclear who, exactly, will pay for it.

Virginia's retail weed market is set to open in July 2027.

The City of Richmond is one locality looking into ways to offset those costs.

The camp, inspired by Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum,

Plus: A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bailey Bay

Plus: the late Bill Martin honored with street sign dedication.

The utility has applied for a key local permit for the 3-gigawatt facility.

Experts told Curious Commonwealth the secret is part tradition, part science.

Also: VDH is monitoring cyclospora parasite cases.

Also: Charlottesville has a designer for its project to repurpose a former Confederate statue.

Also: 7 challengers jockey for Dem. nomination in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.

And two independent candidates line up to run against Rep. Jennifer McClellan (but not in an August primary).

Recent rainfall has been beneficial, but region still under voluntary water conservation order.

And a special election is underway for a seat on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.

City officials hope razing the long-shuttered arena will help jumpstart downtown redevelopment efforts.