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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.

4/3/26 - Misleading ads muddy the waters of Virginia's redistricting campaign

3 mins; April 03, 2026

4/2/26 - Central Virginians want stricter controls on ethylene oxide emissions

5 mins; April 02, 2026

4/1/26 - Chesterfield resident protests Flock Safety use

5 mins; April 01, 2026

3/31/26 - Legal challenges already underway for gun legislation Gov. Spanberger needs to sign

4 mins; March 31, 2026

3/30/26 - Short-term water infrastructure improvements coming to Hanover County

5 mins; March 30, 2026

Policy Matters: March 26, 2026

4 mins; March 29, 2026

BizSense Beat: Best Products site, The Lake, Richard's Rendezvous lawsuit

5 mins; March 28, 2026

3/27/26 - Central Virginians oppose 115-mile Valley Link line

11 mins; March 27, 2026

3/26/26 - Richmond’s mayor emcees first State of the City

6 mins; March 26, 2026

3/25/26 - Gov. Spanberger to consider legislation on AI guidance in schools

6 mins; March 25, 2026

3/24/26 - Governor Spanberger makes a push for redistricting amendment

5 mins; March 24, 2026

3/23/26 - Who were the "Donut Dollies"?

11 mins; March 23, 2026

BizSense Beat: Virginia's retail marijuana market, Richmond boutique hotels

5 mins; March 21, 2026

3/20/26 - Medical malpractice in Virginia was nearly overhauled

4 mins; March 20, 2026

3/19/26 - Collective bargaining rights may be extended for some public sector employees

6 mins; March 19, 2026

3/18/26 - Virginia’s own Pasquantino reps Italy in the World Baseball Classic

6 mins; March 18, 2026

3/17/26 - Henrico County proposes ~$2B FY 2027 budget

3 mins; March 17, 2026

3/16/26 - General Assembly ends regular session sans budget

5 mins; March 16, 2026

BizSense Beat: Model Tobacco auction, Richmond budget, HCPS competition

5 mins; March 14, 2026

3/13/26 - Virginia lawmakers have not reached a state budget consensus

7 mins; March 13, 2026

3/12/26 - UVA Law students push back on Harmeet Dhillon visit

6 mins; March 12, 2026

3/11/26 - Virginia voters start weighing in on redistricting amendment

6 mins; March 11, 2026

3/10/26 - Senate panel kicks independent gaming commission bill to 2027

5 mins; March 10, 2026

3/9/26 - Virginia Democrats propose more protections for renters

5 mins; March 09, 2026

BizSense Beat: Midlothian Depot, Richmond FY27 budget, CarMax Park

5 mins; March 07, 2026

3/6/26 - Virginia lawmakers want to change medical malpractice law

7 mins; March 06, 2026

3/5/26 - Virginia Supreme Court greenlights redistricting vote (again)

11 mins; March 05, 2026

3/4/26 - Lawmakers debate the fate of data center tax credit

5 mins; March 04, 2026

3/3/26 - Early voting on redistricting amendment begins Friday

4 mins; March 03, 2026

3/2/26 - Richmond Police extend contract with Flock Safety

5 mins; March 02, 2026

Policy Matters: February 26, 2026

4 mins; March 01, 2026

BizSense Beat: Sports Backers Stadium, Proctor's Creek, Virginia's '45% law'

5 mins; February 28, 2026

2/27/26 - Virginia moves Congressional Primary election date

5 mins; February 27, 2026

2/26/26 - Fired Virginia State Ag researchers call foul on unexpected layoffs

6 mins; February 26, 2026

2/25/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does Richmond prioritize road safety work?

9 mins; February 24, 2026

2/24/26 - Most AI legislation in Virginia gets tabled

3 mins; February 24, 2026

2/23/26 - Virginia’s budget plans

6 mins; February 23, 2026

BizSense Beat: Virginia's cannabis market, Arthur Ashe Blvd. housing

5 mins; February 21, 2026

2/20/2026: Gov. Spanberger tapped to respond to Trump’s State of the Union

6 mins; February 20, 2026

2/19/26 - Virginia Democrats’ affordability plan crosses the halfway point

6 mins; February 19, 2026

2/18/26 - Virginia General Assembly reaches midpoint of session

6 mins; February 18, 2026

2/17/26 - A $15 minimum wage is within reach for Virginia

4 mins; February 17, 2026

2/16/26 - Redistricting referendum is on for April 21

5 mins; February 16, 2026

BizSense Beat: Saks Fifth Avenue, Otto Eats, Center Creek Homes

5 mins; February 14, 2026

2/13/26 - The Richmond Free Press shutters after 34 years

4 mins; February 13, 2026

02/12/26 - Lawmakers back away from a bill that would have upended management of VMI

5 mins; February 12, 2026

2/11/26 - Data centers may have to pay more for energy

6 mins; February 11, 2026

2/10/26 - Chesterfield powerline project greenlit by SCC

4 mins; February 10, 2026

2/9/26 - Lawmakers consider $36M expansion of gun violence prevention program

9 mins; February 09, 2026

Policy Matters: February 6, 2026

4 mins; February 08, 2026

BizSense Beat: Sports Backers Stadium, Swedish Match, Housing in Manchester

5 mins; February 07, 2026

2/6/26 - Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms

8 mins; February 06, 2026

2/5/26 - Gov. Spanberger ends state law enforcement agreements with ICE

5 mins; February 05, 2026

2/4/26 - Virginia Democratic lawmakers are questioning VMI’s state funding

5 mins; February 04, 2026

2/3/26 - Legislation to remove Confederate monuments from Capitol Square advances to committee

5 mins; February 03, 2026

2/2/26 - Ashland warehouse no longer for sale

6 mins; February 02, 2026

1/30/26 - Hanover pushes back on proposed ICE facility

7 mins; January 30, 2026

1/29/26 - Court ruling returns voting rights to thousands of Virginians

5 mins; January 29, 2026

1/28/26 - Tazewell judge rules against VA Dems redistricting amendment

5 mins; January 28, 2026

1/27/26 - It’s going to stay below freezing, Central Virginia

5 mins; January 27, 2026

1/26/26 - Virginia's (Icy) Winter Wonderland

6 mins; January 26, 2026

BizSense Beat: Best Products demolition, Richmond-area restaurant boom

5 mins; January 24, 2026

1/23/26 - Democrats eye April 21 for redistricting ballot

13 mins; January 23, 2026

1/22/26 - LiVE LOUD concert series moves venues

14 mins; January 22, 2026

1/21/26 - Richmond anticipates 6-12 in. of snow this weekend

14 mins; January 21, 2026

1/20/26 - Governor Spanberger makes policy promises in Legislature address

7 mins; January 20, 2026

1/19/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger swears in, takes Day 1 actions

4 mins; January 19, 2026

1/16/26 - Historic inauguration weekend kicks off

8 mins; January 16, 2026

1/15/26 - In final address, Gov. Glenn Youngkin says, “Virginia is stronger than she has ever been”

8 mins; January 15, 2026

1/14/26 - Del.-elect Mark Downey wants to seek healthier futures for Virginians

7 mins; January 14, 2026

1/13/26 - Delegate-elect Elizabeth Guzman says data centers, businesses should “pay their fair share”

5 mins; January 13, 2026

1/12/26 - Delegate-elect Jessica Anderson says funding education makes “robust” communities

5 mins; January 12, 2026

BizSense Beat: RRHA, Richmond water, GameStop

5 mins; January 10, 2026

1/9/26 - Kasey Carnegie wants a “community first economy” in Virginia

5 mins; January 09, 2026

1/8/26 - Mitchell Cornett: Southwest Virginia needs "wins in Richmond"

5 mins; January 08, 2026

1/7/26 - Curious Commonwealth: The curious case of the Bellwood Elk

6 mins; January 07, 2026

1/6/26 - Mayor Danny Avula’s first year in office

9 mins; January 06, 2026

1/5/26 - John McAuliff says data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis

5 mins; January 05, 2026

1/2/26 - Stacey Carroll says Virginia needs ‘innovative ways’ to deal with federal cuts

5 mins; January 02, 2026

12/30/25 - May Nivar on maintaining Virginia's way of life while encouraging growth

5 mins; December 30, 2025

12/29/25 - Lindsey Dougherty says Virginia needs investment in housing, infrastructure

5 mins; December 29, 2025

12/23/25 - Richmond author Lee Allen is celebrating 30 years of ‘The Special Guest’

9 mins; December 23, 2025

12/22/25 - Leslie Mehta says affordability is the name of the game

5 mins; December 22, 2025

12/21/25 - The University of Virginia is getting a new president

3 mins; December 21, 2025

BizSense Beat: Chesterfield Town Center, Centra Logistics, Trader Joe's

5 mins; December 20, 2025

12/19/25 - State regulators will consider an appeal for a proposed Chesterfield gas plant

6 mins; December 19, 2025

12/18/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposes FY27, FY28 budget

5 mins; December 18, 2025

12/17/25 - Richmond to establish digital FOIA library in 2026

5 mins; December 17, 2025

12/16/25 - Holiday fire safety tips

5 mins; December 16, 2025

12/15/25 - Charlie Schmidt wins HD 77 firehouse primary

5 mins; December 15, 2025

BizSense Beat: CoStar Headquarters, Heritage on Main Street

5 mins; December 13, 2025

12/12/25 - Virginia could rejoin a multi-state voter data partnership

5 mins; December 12, 2025

12/11/25 - The Virginia State Crime Commission has reviewed almost all of Mary Jane Burton’s cases.

5 mins; December 11, 2025

12/10/25 - Special elections set for 2 General Assembly seats

5 mins; December 10, 2025

12/9/25 - A look into the OSIG report on Bon Air JCC

5 mins; December 09, 2025

12/8/25 - Will Virginia Dems change the ‘right-to-work' law?

6 mins; December 08, 2025

Policy Matters: December 4, 2025

8 mins; December 07, 2025

BizSense Beat: Westford Glen, Best Products, Virginia Transit Co.

5 mins; December 06, 2025

12/5/25 - UVA’s interim president defends DOJ agreement

6 mins; December 05, 2025

12/4/25 - Henrico supervisors ax Three Chopt District proposal

6 mins; December 04, 2025

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