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Read more VPM News:  House subcommittee advances bill to ban herbicide tied to Parkinson's disease  State regulators OK Dominion project near Hallsley area of Chesterfield    Other links:  Defying administrators' orders, Chesterfield students and employees walked out Friday to protest immigration enforcement (The Richmonder)  UVa faculty accuse Beardsley of 'bribing' students for their support (The Daily Progress)  State lawmakers want to lift local caps on housing grants for government employees (Virginia Mercury)  Remembering King Salim Khalfani: Civil rights activist, former executive director of Virginia NAACP has died (WTVR)  Maymont Mansion reopens in March after being closed for two years (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.   

Read more VPM News:  General Assembly considers $36M expansion of gun violence prevention program  Hundreds gather at The Valentine to celebrate Bill Martin's life and legacy  Spanberger signs bill moving redistricting vote one step closer  Amended cannabis market bill passes despite split among Senate Democrats  On the agenda: Richmond City Center, school board budget meetings    Other links:  House panel advances bills limiting ICE activity in Virginia (Virginia Mercury)  Frank S. Royal Sr., Richmond medical leader and VUU board chair, dies at 86 (Richmond Free Press)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

‘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. In this episode we learn about VPAP's new Executive Director Cat Anthony and how she came to the Virginia Public Access Project. Also, a preview some of what to expect out of this year's General Assembly session, and touch on Democrats' plan to redistrict Virginia via constitutional amendment. You can follow along and stay up to date on the latest developments at vpap.org.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they discuss a deal to buy Sports Backers Stadium, a round of a layoffs and Swedish Match and new housing coming to the Manchester neighborhood.

Read more VPM News:  Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms  Proposal would let students take Brown v. Board scholarships out of state  Chesterfield touts $1.3B growth in commercial real estate value   Other links:  Rent stabilization bills backed by Richmond fail in Virginia General Assembly (The Richmonder)  Renting in Richmond is only about 20% cheaper than owning (Axios Richmond)  Richmond, Henrico County extend CARITAS shelter contract due to winter weather (WRIC)  Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak (Associated Press)  Virginia is slowly expanding access to community solar (WHRO News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News:  Spanberger orders state law enforcement to exit federal immigration agreements  Virginia Court of Appeals asks SCOVA to take over redistricting case  Immigration policy takes center stage at Richmond school board meeting  Charlottesville carries out Point in Time Count despite icy conditions  Central Virginia delays, closures for Thursday, Feb. 5    Other links:  Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post' (NPR)  Senate looks beyond Capitol Square to stored Confederate statues (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more:  General Assembly considering measure that could end state funding for VMI  Anne Holton, former state education chief, named to Richmond school board  Central Virginia closures, delays for Wednesday, Feb. 4   Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch  Other links:  As ICE seeks to expand footprint in Va., Youngkin's final-day prison sale directive draws scrutiny (Virginia Mercury)  More than 5,000 acres surrounding Shenandoah National Park to be protected (29News)  Squirrels providing 'over $10 million' as CarMax Park project plows through weather (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*   *This outlet utilizes a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News:  Virginia House OKs electric grid review bills  Texas-based monks bring ‘Walk for Peace' through Chesterfield  Central Virginia closures, delays for Tuesday, Feb. 3    Other links:  As ice lingers in Richmond, Avula asks residents for a few more days of patience (The Richmonder)  Crashes involving cars and pedestrians rising at VCU, despite years of work to stop them (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  5 poems for troubled times, from Virginia's new Lt. Governor (The Washington Post)  Richmond native ‘Mad Skillz' takes home Grammy for best spoken word poetry album (WRIC)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.   

Read more   VPM News:  International enrollment in Virginia postgraduate programs falls by 13%  STEPS program bridges the gap for refugee women in Charlottesville  Updated: Hanover County facility sought by ICE is no longer for sale  Melissa Vaughn, longtime WRIR president, was ‘fierce advocate' for public radio  Central Virginia closures, delays for Monday, Feb. 2    Other links:  Four Richmond public housing tenants flagged in federal review of residents' immigration status (The Richmonder)  All-electronic tolling coming to Richmond expressways, ramps (WRIC)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News:  Bill aims to address "benefits cliff" for subsidized child care  Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility Weather-related links:   Central Virginia closures, delays for Friday, Jan. 30 VDH winter safety tips⁠  Virginia's Insurance Marketplace⁠  Richmond International Airport website⁠  National Weather Service forecasts: ⁠Richmond⁠ | ⁠Charlottesville⁠ | ⁠Harrisonburg⁠  Other links:  Virginia isn't in a recession — but it's on the cusp of one, ODU economists say (WHRO News)  Virginia Democrats seek emergency halt to ruling that blocks redistricting (The Washington Post)*  Lawmakers, Va. Native tribes pitch education, sovereignty reforms to address historic injustices (Virginia Mercury)  Richmond crime dropped in 2025, but police puzzled over continued rise in domestic assaults (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Legal Aid Justice Center finds 32 active immigration enforcement agreements across Virginia (29News)    *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News: Richmond teachers union calls for audit after budget draft cuts $22M  Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility  Federal judge orders widespread voting rights restoration for Virginians ⁠Central Virginia closures, delays for Thursday, Jan. 29⁠  Weather-related links: VDH winter safety tips⁠  Virginia's Insurance Marketplace⁠   Richmond International Airport website⁠   National Weather Service forecasts: ⁠Richmond⁠ | ⁠Charlottesville⁠ | ⁠Harrisonburg⁠  Other links:  Democrats push restrictions on federal immigration enforcement in Virginia (Virginia Mercury)  Senate panel approves gun liability measure by party-line vote (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace enter Virginia this week (WTVR)  NTSB blames 'deep' systemic failures for deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. (NPR)   *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more VPM News:  Tazewell judge rules against Virginia Democrats' redistricting amendment  Youngkin pardoned Fairfax police officer in 2023 Tysons Corner shooting  Central Virginia closures, delays for Wednesday, Jan. 28    Weather-related links:  VDH winter safety tips  Virginia's Insurance Marketplace  Richmond International Airport website  National Weather Service forecasts: Richmond | Charlottesville | Harrisonburg    Other links:  Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin (Virginia Mercury)  Data: Richmond teachers are making more than neighboring counties this school year (The Richmonder)  Petersburg opens 'life-saving' 24-hour warming center at bus station during freezing temperatures (WTVR)  Blood couriers move a mysterious and priceless commodity from donor to recipient (Cardinal News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News:  Central Virginia travel still affected despite dodging worst of winter storm  Open enrollment in Virginia's health insurance marketplace is lagging  Virginia school closures, delays for Tuesday, Jan. 27  Resources, hotlines for ‘catastrophic' winter storm  Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch  Weather-related links:  VDH winter safety tips GRTC service alerts: GRTC.com, Facebook, Instagram  Virginia's Insurance Marketplace  Richmond International Airport website  National Weather Service: Richmond | Charlottesville | Harrisonburg   Other news:  Virginia to consider joining states creating volunteer cyber civilian corps (Virginia Mercury)  MORE REMOVAL REQUESTS: Residents urge council to relocate Confederate statue (Bristol Herald Courier)*  *This outlet uses a paywall  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond area's top business stories. This week's stories include new plans for Henrico County's long-desired arena district, starting with the demolition of the old Best Products building. Platania also runs through a full-plate of new restaurants coming to the region.

Editor's note: Ahead of the winter storm forecast, VPM will be automating its radio operations on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26–27. The projected severe weather may impact the VPM Daily Newscast during those days; visit vpm.org for the latest information.  Read (and watch) more VPM News:  Gov. Abigail Spanberger is keeping 'relentless focus' on affordability  Central Virginia resources for the incoming winter storm  Watch Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Jan. 22 storm press conference  Huguenot High students walk out to protest immigration enforcement  Virginia Democrats aim for April 21 redistricting ballot  Other links:  Here's what Richmond police Chief Rick Edwards asked ChatGPT about ICE, snowstorms (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Winter road salting is a growing source of pollution. Virginia officials want alternatives (WHRO News)  With Youngkin gone, Democrats see opening on housing reform (Virginia Mercury)  *This outlet uses a paywall  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read (and watch) more VPM News: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is ready to 'elevate' Virginians' voices Artificial intelligence is a hot topic for Virginia state legislators Video: Spanberger's Executive Order 10 (YouTube) | TikTok | Facebook  Other links: Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause (Virginia Mercury) Hampton Roads Flock cameras surveil Black communities more intensely than white ones (WHRO) Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former personal attorney, exits Virginia prosecutor's office (NPR) Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, report finds (The Virginian-Pilot)* Preserving John Marshall's boyhood home: The Hollow inches closer to park status (The Prince William Times) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more from VPM News:  Attorney General Jay Jones says he'll be 'putting Virginia first'  Virginia's 1924 racial segregation law targeted Native Americans for decades Maryland's Wes Moore looks forward to working with Spanberger  Hanover Planning Commission nixes Hunting Hawk Technology Park proposal  Charlottesville residents explore where their tax dollars go  Other links:  A big snow is coming (probably). Here's what we know so far. (The Richmonder)  Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, report finds (The Virginian-Pilot)*  DOGE cuts wiped out years of growth in Virginia's federal civilian jobs (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO)  Preserving John Marshall's boyhood home: The Hollow inches closer to park status (The Prince William Times) 

Read (and) watch more VPM News  Spanberger makes policy promises in first General Assembly address Watch: The Joint Assembly Address (YouTube) Watch: Gov. Abigail Spanberger discussing affordability (YouTube) On the agenda: Richmond traffic safety grants, Charlottesville housing  Other links In historic first for Virginia, Adam Spanberger becomes first gentleman (The Washington Post)* DOJ sues Virginia for not providing voter data (The Hill) Rocky Mount unveils monument to Black Civil War soldiers (Cardinal News) Planned James City County missile factory to be fully operational in 2028 (WHRO)  *This outlet utilizes a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read (and watch) more VPM News about the inauguration  Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor  Attorney General Jones, Governor Spanberger flex powers on Day 1  Here are the 10 executive orders Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Day 1  Gallery: Scenes from the Spanberger–Hashmi–Jones inauguration  Watch inaugural interviews with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones  Multiple UVA board members resign at Spanberger's request  ICYMI: Watch Saturday's historic inauguration and parade (VPM on YouTube) Other, non-inauguration news On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia meetings Bernice King sees 'saving grace' of MLK Day in today's political climate (The Associated Press)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read (and watch) more ⁠Events and road closures for Gov. Abigail Spanberger's inauguration weekend⁠ Virginia lawmakers propose a bevy of data center reform bills What happens to bills when their patrons leave the Virginia General Assembly? VPM livestreams on YouTube | VPM PBS livestreams Virginia's 1924 racial segregation law targeted Native Americans for decades 5 candidates apply for Richmond School Board vacancy in 6th District   Other links City officials apologize for pausing rent assistance program without announcing it to the public (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* Rev. ‘Tee' Turner, who spearheaded Richmond's Slave Trail and worked towards racial reconciliation, died this week (The Richmonder)  How to claim Verizon's $20 credit for Wednesday's service outage (Engadget) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read (and watch) more Virginia House committee advances 4 proposed constitutional amendments  Gov. Glenn Youngkin: Virginia is stronger 'by every single metric'  Delegate-elect Virgil Thornton wants to get back to ‘the community over the chaos' WATCH: 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address (VPM on YouTube) Other links Former DPU director April Bingham sues city for $1M, claiming she was smeared after water crisis (The Richmonder)  Central Va. hospitals recommend masking in health care centers as flu, COVID-19 cases surge (Virginia Mercury)  Breaking News: CarMax lays off hundreds more, including many in Richmond (Richmond BizSense)*  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.     

Del.-elect Mark Downey: Elected doctor seeks healthier futures for Virginians  UVA rector meets with state lawmakers about Jim Ryan's exit    Other links:  Tazewell judge denies GOP push to block redistricting plan (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  Pending land sale to state delegate on hold as Richmond officials debate process (The Richmonder)  Spanberger names new education leaders to ‘strengthen' state's schools (Virginia Mercury)  Former Del. Gooditis aims to unseat Cline in Congress (The Winchester Star)  Virginia colleges resist disclosing athletic revenue-sharing (Cardinal News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more:  Del.-elect Elizabeth Guzman: Data centers, businesses should ‘pay their fair share'  Updated: Who in Virginia is running for US Senate in 2026?  Updated: Who's running to challenge Rob Wittman in Virginia's 1st US House District?    Other links:  Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits (NPR)  Federal Prosecutor Is Fired Amid Further Turmoil in Comey Case (The New York Times)  Smith Mountain Lake seeing lowest levels in nearly a decade (The Roanoke Times)  Hopewell says goodbye to 'tornado' City Councilor Yolanda Wyche Stokes (The Progress-Index)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more Jessica Anderson: Funding education makes communities economically 'robust'  Review period underway for Hanover County real estate assessments  On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings  Other links Virginia researchers reveal widespread coastal 'ghost forests' (WHRO News) Southwest Va. ‘resilience hubs' aim to support communities during disasters (Cardinal News) Stafford sees first Black Board of Supervisors majority in county history ‘This is war': In texts, U-Va. board members plot with Youngkin, decry DEI (The Washington Post)* Buddhist monastery relinquishes its claim to VMFA masterpiece, resolving ownership questions (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Rixhmons region's top businesses stories. This week's discussion includes the one year anniversary of Richmond's water crisis, RRHA's Grace Street renovation, and GameStop closures nationwide.

Read more  Kacey Carnegie: We're all more alike than we think      Other links:  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Mitchell Cornett: Southwest Virginia needs ‘wins in Richmond'  Allegations of racism, retaliation at Red Onion State Prison deemed ‘inconclusive'  Chesterfield County School Board chooses new leaders — with some dissent    Other links:  Judge Orders Trump Loyalist to Explain Why She Has Kept U.S. Attorney Title (The New York Times)  Virginia's job openings on the rise with 255,000 vacancies: report (WRIC)  Venezuela strike sharpens war powers debate among Virginia lawmakers (Virginia Mercury)  Still no resolution from sheriff on Turnstile pepper spray controversy (The Richmonder)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more:  Curious Commonwealth asks: Why is there a herd of elk in North Chesterfield?  Avula, Richmond officials detail progress at main water treatment plant  Democrats Jones, Schmidt win Richmond-area General Assembly seats  Other links:  VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes (Virginia Mercury)  For the fourth straight year, 'Vision Zero' deaths were above the 2017 baseline (The Richmonder)  Data center zoning amendment up for final approval in Campbell County (Cardinal News)  Hegseth rails against cost overruns while touring Newport News Shipbuilding (WHRO News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more:  A year in review with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula  Best of 2025: A year in photography across the commonwealth  John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis  Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026  House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members' child care costs in 2026    Other links: U.S. Navy blockade off coast of Venezuela will continue despite Maduro's capture (WHRO News)  After Virginia judges' misconduct became public, lawmakers reinstated secrecy (Virginia Mercury)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.   

Read more John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members' child care costs in 2026 Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026 Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more Stacey Carroll: Virginia needs 'innovative ways' to deal with federal cuts Data: Virginia's early childhood education providers are succeeding Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more ⁠May Nivar: Maintaining Virginia's way of life while encouraging growth⁠ ⁠How one Richmond program elevates soul food and health Best of 2025: VPM News staff's favorite local journalism Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more Lindsey Dougherty: Virginia needs investment in housing and infrastructure This Ashland resident is bridging the bilingual gap in Hanover Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more Richmond author Lee Allen is celebrating 30 years of ‘The Special Guest' Runnymeade Community Farm to help preserve small-scale farming in Varina Glow Big or Glow Home turns holiday festivities into Chesterfield tourism Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit ⁠vpm.org/donate⁠ to support local journalism.

Read more Leslie Mehta: Affordability is the name of the game Retail cannabis market appears set to finally hit Virginia in 2026 Mutual aid fills the gaps as ICE arrests surge across Virginia VPM News Short: Virginia Delegates, Class of 2026 Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more UVA board selects Scott Beardsley as new president Updated: Virginia ABC grants Roseshire gambling parlor limited liquor license Other links Santa Claus' bone fragment is at a Northern Virginia Catholic church (WAMU) Transcript: Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger represents a series of Virginia firsts (NPR) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs recap of the Richmond region's top business stories for the week of December 19, 2025. This week they'll cover the $80 million purchase of Chesterfield Town Center, the arrival of a new Trader Joe's in Henrico County and much more.

Read more Regulators to consider appeal against Dominion Energy natural gas plant Spanberger, Virginia Democrats eye affordability bills — on a budget Holiday travel expected to break records again in 2025 Updated: Virginia ABC grants Roseshire gambling parlor limited liquor license Other links Metro needs more money. Will Virginia deliver? (WAMU) US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 (The Associated Press) Step into this Iowan's Jane Austen–inspired dream for her 250th birthday (Iowa Public Radio) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more Youngkin presents final budget proposal as governor Budget draft partially funds Child Care Subsidy Program Other links Roanoke Weighs Reparations Fund as Council Warms to Urban Renewal Apology (Roanoke Rambler) Caroline Historical Society exhibit tells the story of county's World War II veterans (Fredericksburg Free Press) Newport News approves $3 million to help bring ‘major music festival' to city (The Virginian-Pilot)* Petersburg casino will hold job fair Dec. 18 in Richmond (The Progress-Index)* Pittsylvania to consider being a test locality for pilot slow-moving vehicle warning system (Cardinal News) *This outlet utilizes a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more Richmond City Council OKs Mayor Danny Avula's plan for limited FOIA library Other links Remembrance: Edwin “Eddie” Slipek, 1950-2025 (Style Weekly) What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell (The Associated Press) Virginia Dept. of Ed projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years (Virginia Mercury) Where is Tavares Floyd? Months after being indicted, court records still list him as a fugitive (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* City ends Flock pilot program over federal data base concerns (Cville Right Now) *This outlet utilizes a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more: Charlie Schmidt wins firehouse primary in House of Delegates District 77 Other links:George Washington's mansion at Mt. Vernon reopens after 2-year, $40M renovation (AP) Brown shooting victim was pursuing dream of becoming brain surgeon (The Washington Post)* The Mysterious Life and Afterlife of Private Fitz Lee (The New York Times)* What is a 'tent casino'? Petersburg prepares for temporary facility to open (The Richmonder) Faculty Senate passes resolution calling for presidential search finalists to ask for pause (The Cavalier Daily) Va. considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley (Virginia Mercury) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more Hanover supervisors approve 10-year parks system plan Who's running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2026? On the agenda: Richmond transparency proposals, Henrico vape shop regulations Other links National Weather Service: Richmond forecast; Charlottesville forecast; Harrisonburg forecast Most Va. schools meeting new state expectations, Va. education department reports (Virginia Mercury) Kaine still sees small chance Senate could vote to extend health care subsidies (FFXNow) Richmond's Scott's Addition to reinstate parking enforcement after years without (WRIC) Trial over Confederate school names in Shenandoah County gets underway (WMRA) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss Greater Richmond's top business stories. This week's stories include information on the mystery tenants moving to CoStar's riverfront headquarters and a new restaurant moving into a familiar building in the Fan.

Read more VanValkenburg looks to return Virginia to multistate voter data partnership  Joe Casey, longtime Chesterfield County administrator, announces retirement  Other links Spanberger names Del. David Bulova to lead natural, historic resources (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* Dog attacks persist in Virginia prisons despite 2024 law change (Virginia Mercury) Virginia to remove ‘sweetened beverages' from SNAP in April 2026 (WRIC) Virginia Beach school system is making teletherapy free for some students (WHRO News)  Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with the opening of almost 3 more miles of trail (Cardinal News) *This outlet utilizes a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more: Richmond Public Schools could lose valuable Southside site to land sale State Crime Commission has reviewed 85% of Mary Jane Burton's cases    Other links:  Virginia researchers help track migrating monarch butterflies in more detail than ever (WHRO News)    Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia's next secretary of the commonwealth (Virginia Mercury)    Spanberger's energy, health care, housing bills coming next week (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*    VUU's accrediting probation lifted, accreditation ‘reaffirmed' (The Richmonder)    Rasoul to explore run for Congress as Virginia eyes redrawing district lines (Cardinal News)  *This outlet utilizes a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more Special elections set for Richmond-area House of Delegates, state Senate seats State water board OKs new pollution limits for James River tributaries Henrico County approves Dominion's solar project at former landfill  Other links VMFA returns trafficked 6th-century terracotta fragments to Turkey (WRIC) Perriello mounts comeback bid in Virginia's 5th District (Virginia Mercury) Albemarle officials call on state lawmakers to fix 'funding pie' for local road projects (The Daily Progress)* 250 years ago today, Virginians went to war against their governor (and won) (Cardinal News) *This outlet utilizes a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.