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Podcast: VPM Daily Newscast
Episode: 2/16/26 - Redistricting referendum is on for April 21
Description: Read more from VPM News: Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights redistricting referendumÂ
Hanover school board approves 2026–27 budget planÂ
On the agenda: Diamond District, RVA Pay, Charlottesville school budgetÂ
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Bill to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board clears House of Delegates (Virginia Mercury)Â
Petersburg's temporary casino makes $4.7 million in first 10 days (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*Â
Virginia measles cases this year already surpass 2025 total, VDH data shows (29News)Â
Spring fire season and state-wide burning law begin (CBS19)Â
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