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.
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Last year, the General Assembly overhauled, then repealed VMSDEP changes amid public outcry.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.
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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2/6/25 - The bill faced opposition from represe...
Rural representatives had concerns their districts would have solar projects forced on them, threatening forest and farmland.
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2/5/25 - VCU Health patient among transgender c...
The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
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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.