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.
1
Policy Matters: February 26, 2026
The General Assembly crosses over and redistricting continues to face legal challenges.
3 min
2
BizSense Beat: Sports Backers Stadium, Proctor'...
4 min
3
2/27/26 - Virginia moves Congressional Primary ...
Deadlines for registration and applications for mail-in ballots have also changed.
4 min
4
2/26/26 - Fired Virginia State Ag researchers c...
Higher ed groups say VSU violated its own employment polices
5 min
5
2/25/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does R...
Exploring how the city decides what roads need (and receive) improvements amid pedestrian safety crisis
8 min
6
2/24/26 - Most AI legislation in Virginia gets ...
The bills can't conflict with Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act or have a significant fiscal impact on the state budget.
2 min
7
2/23/26 - Virginia’s budget plans
The statehouse chambers have split on one of the budget’s most controversial tax provisions.
5 min
8
BizSense Beat: Virginia's cannabis market, Arth...
4 min
9
2/20/2026: Gov. Spanberger tapped to respond to...
Democrat party leaders say she represents “the best of America”
5 min
10
2/19/26 - Virginia Democrats’ affordability pla...
How lawmakers say they’re helping workers while avoiding tax increases
5 min
11
2/18/26 - Virginia General Assembly reaches mid...
Crossover is a crucial deadline that dictates whether some bills live or die
5 min
12
2/17/26 - A $15 minimum wage is within reach fo...
Virginia’s current minimum wage is $12.77, and the $15 would kick in on Jan. 1, 2028.
3 min
13
2/16/26 - Redistricting referendum is on for Ap...
Virginia’s Supreme Court said voting can continue while it considers a legal challenge.
4 min
14
BizSense Beat: Saks Fifth Avenue, Otto Eats, Ce...
4 min
15
2/13/26 - The Richmond Free Press shutters afte...
Publisher Jean Patterson Boone cited lack of advertising support
3 min
16
02/12/26 - Lawmakers back away from a bill that...
They're now considering a change to the school's Board of Visitors
4 min
17
2/11/26 - Data centers may have to pay more for...
Virginia’s Senate is considering a law that would shift costs away from Virginians
5 min
18
2/10/26 - Chesterfield powerline project greenl...
The lines for the controversial project are scheduled to be up and running by 2028.
3 min
19
2/9/26 - Lawmakers consider $36M expansion of ...
Researchers say the Safer Communities Program is a good investment.
8 min
20
Policy Matters: February 6, 2026
New VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony tells us what to expect from this year's General Assembly session.
3 min
21
BizSense Beat: Sports Backers Stadium, Swedish ...
4 min
22
2/6/26 - Virginia Democrats propose potential 1...
The new map comes in response to the redistricting push Republican President Donald Trump started to tilt the election toward the GOP.
7 min
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2/5/26 - Gov. Spanberger ends state law enforce...
Orders Virginia State Police and others to focus on other priorities
4 min
24
2/4/26 - Virginia Democratic lawmakers are ques...
They cite concerns related to sexual assault and racism as reasons for reform.
4 min
25
2/3/26 - Legislation to remove Confederate monu...
SB 636 would require the removal of the three remaining statues
4 min