VPM Daily Newscast

VPM's daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, Phil Liles, Kim Strother and VPM News staff, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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4/11/25 - Trump order could affect Va. climate ...
Cale Jaffe, a University of Virginia environmental law professor, said the order goes against almost 100 years of precedent that states have authority to set their own energy policies.
4 min
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04/10/25 - Chesterfield County officials approv...
The $2.4 billion budget was approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors
4 min
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4/9/25 - Dem candidate hints at paid FMLA support
Former US Rep. Abigail Spanberger met with Virginia labor leaders Tuesday.
4 min
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4/8/2025 - Tribal sovereignty and fundraising i...
Lawmakers passed a bill to define the relationship between Indigenous tribes in Virginia and the commonwealth. Youngkin recommended striking three words from the proposal.
4 min
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4/7/25 - The Shockoe Institute’s new center in ...
Its groundbreaking took place last week and is set to be a place of “learning, reflection and action.”
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Ice rink, Chesterfield plant shu...
4 min
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4/4/25 - Dominion requests a new designation fo...
State regulators will meet with Dominion representatives for public hearings in coming months.
6 min
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4/3/25 - UPDATED General Assembly responds to Y...
State lawmakers voted mostly in lockstep — with a few exceptions.
6 min
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4/2/2025 - What happened to the school German S...
A VPM News audience member who works in the area asked about the Richmond landmark's history.
4 min
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4/1/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin is defending his o...
Also: Del. Nick Freitas (R–Orange) will not run for re-election this fall.
5 min
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3/31/25 - Dr. Norman Oliver, former state healt...
Oliver oversaw VDH from 2018–22, including most of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
8 min
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Policy Matters: March 27, 2025
4 min
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BizSense Beat: RIC parking fees, Shenandoah Man...
4 min
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03/28/25 - The city’s tentative $3 billion budg...
The budget includes funding for Richmond’s aging infrastructure
4 min
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03/27/25 - Youngkin’s budget amendments left st...
Lawmakers will review Youngkin’s amendments next week.
4 min
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3/26/24 - Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and...
The Democrat calls for Hegseth, Waltz to resign
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03/25/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed budge...
Lawmakers will vote whether to accept his recommendations next week.
5 min
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3/24/25 - VCU Board of Visitors moves to elimin...
Also: Today is Veto Day at the General Assembly!
6 min
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BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min
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3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors ...
Note: This episode contains discussion of mental illness and suicide.
4 min
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3/20/25 - VCU program among several to receive ...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release money earmarked for teacher preparation programs.
5 min
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3/19/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does R...
DPU produces a yearly report on the source and quality of the city’s drinking water.
9 min
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3/18/25: Mayor Avula to submit first budget nex...
$90M gap between expected revenue and projected expenses for upcoming fiscal year
5 min
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3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue...
The city’s budget includes a Manufactured Home Initiative Fund.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Pro...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min