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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7/9/26 - Three Republicans are vying to oust US...
And two independent candidates line up to run against Rep. Jennifer McClellan (but not in an August primary).
3 min
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7/8/26 - Richmond Public Schools still facing b...
Recent rainfall has been beneficial, but region still under voluntary water conservation order.
4 min
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7/7/26 - State budget includes $15M for long-aw...
And a special election is underway for a seat on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.
3 min
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7/6/26 - Virginia's budget includes $15M for Ri...
City officials hope razing the long-shuttered arena will help jumpstart downtown redevelopment efforts.
2 min
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Policy Matters: July 2, 2026
3 min
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7/3/26 - Virginia celebrates American independe...
Also: DOJ challenges the commonwealth’s new assault weapons ban.
3 min
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7/2/26 - Richmond area residents asked to conse...
Low James River water levels lead to restrictions across the city and several counties.
4 min
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7/1/26 - Virginia returns to RGGI
The greenhouse-gas–cutting initiative looks different this time around.
4 min
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6/30/26 - Virginia’s governor and lawmakers com...
The last-minute deal averts a state funding crisis.
4 min
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06/29/26 - State lawmakers back in Richmond to ...
And there's a drop in Virginia’s Medicaid and Affordable Care Act enrollment.
3 min
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6/26/26 - State budget eliminates waitlist for ...
And new reporting requirements to shed light on data center water usage.
3 min
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6/25/26 - Richmond Public Schools, union reach ...
And, four years after Dobbs, Virginia is the only Southern state without an abortion ban.
3 min
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6/24/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Where did ...
Turns out, it’s pretty common for bears to stumble into cities.
8 min
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6/23/26 - Virginia lawmakers approve the state’...
The deal garnered bipartisan support.
4 min
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6/22/26 - General Assembly reaches $207B budget...
The fiscal year ends on June 30.
3 min
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BizSense Beat: Short Pump, Amazon, Joyfield Fla...
3 min
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6/18/26 - Early voting begins today for most of...
Plus: A crucial step toward reviving racing in Chesterfield County.
5 min
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6/17/26 - General Assembly, Gov. Spanberger add...
Plus: VPM News’ Jahd Khalil talks to the governor about the spending plan.
9 min
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6/16/26 - UVA Health names new hospital CEO
Tammy Snyder will lead the teaching/research hospital starting Aug. 3.
2 min
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6/15/26 - Virginia House posts state budget draft
The fiscal year ends on June 30.
3 min
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BizSense Beat: Greyhound Station, Innsbrook hou...
3 min
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6/12/2026 - State regulators get six months to ...
And an invasive fish could prove lucrative for the Chesapeake Bay fishing industry.
3 min
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6/11/26 - Mussels return to South Anna River af...
Virginia surpasses 100 measles cases for the year.
4 min
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6/10/26 - Cultural study to examine 2 historic ...
The City of Richmond has owned East End and Evergreen cemeteries since 2024.
3 min
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6/9/26 - Chesterfield landfill cleanup cost cou...
The former Shoosmith Bros. Landfill leaks 400,000 gallons of wastewater per week.
3 min