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.
‘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.
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Last year, the General Assembly overhauled, then repealed VMSDEP changes amid public outcry.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.
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.