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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9/17/26 - Virginia makes major changes related ...
The move shrinks the list of crimes leading to disenfranchisement from 284 to 3.
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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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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8/28/26 - Chesterfield weighs using data center...
Opponents say the measure is just a way to placate people who don’t support data centers.
3 min
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8/27/26 - Virginia to receive $353M in multista...
A federal lawsuit argued that the company knew Facebook and Instagram could harm children’s mental health — but hid that information.
4 min
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8/26/26 - Obama Elementary’s delayed start cont...
Richmond Public Schools is considering whether to temporarily relocate.
11 min
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Federal judge says Virginia still failing to fo...
Attorney General Jay Jones' office had listed 284 felonies that could lead to a loss of voting rights.
7 min
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8/24/26 - Amending Virginia explores the propos...
Plus: It’s back to school for Richmond students this week.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Colonial Heights sports, River’s...
3 min
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8/21/26 - How are Virginia agencies using tech ...
The practice is raising concerns that some applicants won’t get a fair shot.
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8/20/26 - Virginia spent $52 million on child s...
“Virginia paid serious money, and all we got were tools that barely worked,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Wednesday.
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8/19/26 - Virginia’s measles outbreak declared ...
The state health department has “cautious optimism.”
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