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.
2/4/25 - The Virginia House and Senate are most...
The next step in the process is for both chambers to resolve their differences.
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2/3/25 - How President Donald Trump relocated f...
Trump pledged last year to move 100,000 workers out of the D.C. metro.
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Policy Matters: January 30, 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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01/31/25 - Medicaid, ADUs and minimum wage prop...
A GA bill would provide health care to pregnant people who are incarcerated
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1/30/25 - General Assembly preps budget amid fe...
A federal judge temporarily halted the sweeping order from taking effect on Tuesday.
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01/29/25 - General Assembly budget showdown
Legislators advanced a number of tax proposals, while killing most of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s.
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1/28/25 - Bills on invasive plant species heade...
Fairfax Del. Holly Seibold says informational signs could help reduce the spread of invasive plant species in the commonwealth.
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1/27/25 - Inside the UVA School of Medicine tea...
The Division of Perceptual Studies was established in 1967.
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BizSense Beat: January 24, 2025
Richmond's Greyhound bus station is set for redevelopment; Chimbo Sandwich Shop is coming to Church Hill; and a new cat cafe is coming to the Fan.
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1/24/25 - VDH to issue the City of Richmond a N...
The city says the notice is a “necessary and planned part” of working with the health department to address the recent water issues.
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1/23/25 - Richmond hires Midwest firm to invest...
It will cost approximately $234,000.
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1/22/25 – State lawmakers try to prep in case M...
Over 600,000 Virginians would be affected.
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1/21/25 – State commission approves bill inspir...
Also: Chesterfield County appointed its new superintendent.
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BizSense Beat: January 17, 2025
Mrs. Bee's Juice Bar moves to Jackson Ward; A new wave of townhomes is coming to Westchester Commons, and Carytown's Byrd Theatre has started replacing its balcony seats.
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VPM Daily Newscast: Data centers, school vouche...
State Sen. Russet Perry, a Loudoun County Democrat, is leading a bipartisan coalition to set rules for the high-tech facilities.
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1/16/25 - Richmond DPU director resigns, interi...
Anthony Scott Morris will begin immediately as DPU’s acting chief.
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1/15/24 - State gives extra week to enroll in h...
The original Jan. 15 deadline was based on the federal marketplace.
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1/14/25 - Virginia’s General Assembly is in ful...
The statehouse was delayed due to last week’s water outages in Richmond.
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1/13/25 - Man incarcerated at Red Onion State P...
The man died Dec. 19 of natural causes, according to the VADOC official, citing confirmation by its Office of Law Enforcement Services and the state medical examiner’s preliminary findings.
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BizSense Beat: January 10, 2025
Whole Foods is coming to Chesterfield; Local Party City stores plan to remain open despite nationwide closures; Thalhimer Realty Partners continues to move forward with plans in the region; and other local business stories.
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1/11/25 - A special edition of the VPM Daily Ne...
City officials are hopeful potable water will return Saturday afternoon.
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1/10/25 - Water testing underway in Richmond
Virginia’s capital city and various counties are still under boil advisories.
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1/9/25 - Greater Richmond’s water outage continues
State offices will tentatively open at 10 a.m., Goochland issues boil advisory.
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1/8/2025 - Richmond's water situation impacts G...
Richmond’s water distribution centers will operate on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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1/7/25 - Special elections and rough weather
Three state Senate and House seats are up for grabs in special elections that could determine the balance of power in Richmond.