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.

Daily News
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03/06/25 - How Virginia compensates people who’...
Another change seeks to ensure those convicted as a result of intentional misconduct by state employees get paid even more
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03/05/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks 'why is Vi...
It's a concept that limits local governments to only powers granted to them by the state
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03/04/25 - Mayor Danny Avula fields questions o...
The draft report from HNTB, the firm hired by the city, said it didn’t “convey the severity of the situation.”
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03/03/25 - Hanover, Henrico unveil FY26 budgets
Investments towards education, public safety and tax relief are prioritized in their budgets.
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Policy Matters: February 27, 2025
‘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.
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BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Henric...
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.
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2/28/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s issues immigrat...
EO 47 directs state law enforcement and corrections officials to cooperate with ICE
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2/27/25 - One of the 900+ bills heading to Gov....
The governor has until March 24 to take action on all the legislation he’s received.
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2/26/25 - VCU Health to resume some gender-affi...
Existing patients can continue their treatment at VCU Health but may have to transfer care to a different provider.
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2/25/25 - The Virginia statehouse finished busi...
Gov. Glenn Youngkin will now review what the legislature passed ahead of an April veto session.
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2/24/25 - Oysters on Capitol Square
Every year, lawmakers come to celebrate progress in restoring oyster population in Chesapeake Bay.
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BizSense Beat: February 21, 2025
Plans were unveiled for a new city government building; Developer DC Blox is moving forward with plans for a data center in Henrico County; The Magnolia Green project in Chesterfield is looking to expand; and a new cafe and wine lounge opened in Carytown.
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2/21/25 - General Assembly reaches tentative bu...
Lawmakers can vote Saturday before adjourning sine die.
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2/20/25 - A new study on mental health and well...
The study also found that other factors like stigma and lack of healthcare access also contributed to mental health barriers.
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2/19/25 - Lawmakers seek additional military tu...
Last year, the General Assembly overhauled, then repealed VMSDEP changes amid public outcry.
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2/18/25 - Multiple bills claiming to address te...
The author of one of the bills said the intent wasn’t to stifle free speech
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BizSense Beat: February 14, 2025
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2/14/25 - RVA report says no safety protocol at...
An earlier review called conditions at the facility "severe."
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2/13/25 - State lawmakers have days to resolve ...
The various legislation funds, loosen restrictions on midwife and doula care — and expands Medicaid access.
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2/12/25 - Communication issues between the City...
After action reports were released by Henrico officials on Tuesday.
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2/11/25 - More wintry weather expected in the r...
The storm could bring inches of heavy, wet snow to many parts of Virginia.
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2/10/25 - Virginia House to consider contracept...
Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a similar bill last year.
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BizSense Beat: February 7, 2025
A Maryland-based developed reached a plea agreement on embezzlement charges related to a South Richmond development; A new data park could be coming to Chesterfield; and a new interview reveals the secrets behind the Duke's Mayo ads.
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2/6/25 - Virginia’s House, Senate pass proposal...
Many of the provisions are nearly sure to be eliminated, since they fund legislation Youngkin vetoed last year
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BizSense Beat: January 31, 2025
Hoffman & Associates agreed to purchase an entire city block at 3200 W. Moore St. for a mixed-use development; Haleon is investing $54.2 million to upgrade its existing building at 1211 Sherwood Ave.; Richmond-based Spy Rock Real Estate Group submitted plans to build an apartment complex at 10800 Center View Drive, where Midlothian Athletic Club currently stands; and Rachel and Milton Rodriguez are preparing to open Taco Vegana at 1004 Oakwood Ave.
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