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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5/13/26 - Richmond City Council passes a budget
Affordable housing and pedestrian safety get priority funding in the city budget.
4 min
2
5/12/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs paid fa...
The move will benefit more than 3 million Virginians.
3 min
3
5/11/26 - Virginia Democrats ask SCOVA to halt ...
The request doesn't make clear what constitutional grounds the appeal will be based on, only that they plan to file one
4 min
4
5/8/26 - Questions remain around FBI search lin...
The FBI and the regional US Attorney’s office wouldn’t answer specific questions and the FBI didn’t even use Lucas’ name in their response.
3 min
5
5/7/26 - FBI raid targets Sen. Louise Lucas’ Po...
And RVA is likely to renew its Flock Camera contract
5 min
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5/6/26 - It’s Bike Month in Richmond!
There are nearly 80 different events across the city.
2 min
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5/5/26 - Chesterfield County students show off ...
Projects ranged from cancer research to stress reduction, and how to improve study habits.
2 min
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5/4/26 - Spirit Airlines shuts down
The ultra-low-cost carrier started flying out of Richmond in 2018.
3 min
9
Policy Matters: April 30, 2026
VPAP's Executive Director Cat Anthony joins VPM's Benjamin Dolle to discuss Redistricting and General Assembly updates
3 min
10
BizSense Beat: RIC lounge, Common House rebrand...
4 min
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5/1/26 - New data details the rise of Virginia’...
There were more than 11,000 arrests in 2025.
5 min
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4/30/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why doesn’...
And what is the commonwealth doing instead?
8 min
13
4/29/26 - Richmond’s budget brings expected pay...
But councilors say they couldn’t save RPS’s virtual academy
3 min
14
4/28/26 - Supreme Court of Virginia hears redis...
The Scott v. McDougle case could decide the commonwealth’s congressional maps for the 2026 midterm election.
4 min
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4/27/26 - VCU board unanimously approves memorial
The Supreme Court of Virginia will hear arguments in a redistricting case today.
4 min
16
BizSense Beat: Virginia's marijuana market, Sto...
3 min
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4/24/26 - Virginia’s budget talks are at a meme...
Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
5 min
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4/23/26 - General Assembly says No to major Spa...
Also: Yes, redistricting is now going to court.
4 min
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4/22/26 - Yes wins: Voters amend Virginia Const...
Democrats’ redistricting push now heads to court.
6 min
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4/21/26 - Virginia politicians make final cases...
Voting on whether Virginia will draw new congressional maps closes Tuesday
4 min
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4/20/26 - Gov. Spanberger signs bills on gun sa...
Plus: Henrico endorses data center over residents’ opposition
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Virginia's recreational marijuan...
3 min
23
4/17/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger rewrote legis...
Also: It’s the last day of VPM’s pledge drive!
5 min
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4/16/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger takes aim at ...
But her changes are facing criticism from members of her own party.
3 min
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4/15/26 - Gov. Spanberger proposes amendments t...
Virginia’s General Assembly will reconvene next week to discuss the governor’s proposed changes to legislation
2 min