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Read more from VPM News:  New VPM PBS documentary explores the 'Donut Dollies' history  Spanberger calls April 23 special session to finalize state budget  General Assembly sends slate of immigration bills to Spanberger's desk  Chesterfield emergency services department faces looming budget shortfall On the agenda: budgets, cybersecurity and real estate taxes  Other links: FCC approves Nexstar–Tegna merger as Virginia sues to block (Associated Press) The number of ICE detainees in the Roanoke jail more than tripled last year (Cardinal News)  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 region's top business stories. This week they tackle state lawmakers plan to jump start Virginia's recreational marijuana market and two boutique hotels opening in Richmond.

Read more from VPM News:  Medical malpractice in Virginia was nearly overhauled. What happened?  Spanberger to decide on solar siting reforms passed by General Assembly    Other links:  Sister Rosetta Tharpe, godmother of rock 'n' roll, once called Richmond home (WTVR)  New study explores blue crab cannibalism in the Chesapeake Bay (WHRO)  New roundabout aims to ease Crozet's traffic woes, the latest change in the formerly rural, fast-growing hamlet (WMRA)  Fluvanna Supervisors approve new Tenaska power plant (CvilleRightNow)  Virginia DEQ Confirms Investigation Into Two “Separate” Sewage Spills In Fredericksburg (Hyperbole Fredericksburg)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more from VPM News:  Public college faculty left out of Virginia's collective bargaining expansion  Richmond housing authority's 'ComeHome' produces first tenant-to-homeowner    Other links:  How does snow accumulate after it's been so warm? (Cardinal News)  Virginia joins national push for refunds after US Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs (Virginia Mercury)  Memo: Avula says he's ‘assessing' how to comply with city code requiring publication of spending data (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  Harrisonburg teaching assistants seek pay increase (Daily News-Record)*  Rising costs squeeze Virginia food truck owners: 'I'm basically taking a loss' (WTVR)    Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.   

Read and watch more from VPM News:  James River alum becomes 'Captain Espresso' for Italian baseball team  Hanover Sheriff David Hines set to retire after 41 years  Short: Virginia's Legal Weed Market    Other links:  Buckingham County residents oppose Valley Link project (The Farmville Herald)*  Crews were repairing natural gas leak when Centreville home exploded, report confirms (FFX Now)  Robert Tracci's time as Western Virginia's top federal prosecutor comes to a close (The Daily Progress)*  Fluvanna Supervisors meet March 18 to decide fate of proposed Tenaska plant (Charlottesville Tomorrow)  ‘Completely not dignified': Rep. Eugene Vindman, U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner criticize Iran war (Fredericksburg Free Press)  *This outlet has a paywall. 

Read more: Henrico County continues its ‘course of progress' in FY27 budget Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing (NPR News) Other links: Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority (The New York Times)* Richmond EDA approves deal allowing VCU to play at CarMax Park, but agreement with Squirrels is still required (The Richmonder) Is it time for Virginia to cut back on studies and commissions? Lawmakers are weighing it. (Virginia Mercury) New residents beginning to use old FEI facilities (CBS19) Trammell seeks to end Code Refresh, start new process (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *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: General Assembly gavels out 2026 session without budget agreement Retail market for recreational weed passes Virginia General Assembly A conversation with UVA's A.D. Carson about ‘Being Dope' On the agenda: Budget work sessions, Chesterfield administrator candidates Central Virginia school closures, online learning for Monday, March 16    Other links: Richmond installs audible beacon devices to improve pedestrian safety (WRIC) Albemarle County's $724M 2027 budget a step back from spending cliff (The Daily Progress)* *This outlet has 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 Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories starting with the forced auction of the old Model Tobacco building, Richmond's proposed spending plan and a students from Henrico County sharpening their entrepreneurial skills in Shark-tank-style competition.

Read more VPM News: $2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations Lawmakers weigh adding college employees to collective bargaining expansion General Assembly orders plan to phase out airport PFAS   Other links:  FBI will investigate fatal ODU campus shooting as a terrorist attack (WHRO News) Audit reveals overspending by Roanoke Police Department (WDBJ) Massive power transmission line planned for Campbell to Culpeper (Cardinal News) Email: 'data incident' takes down internet, other services across Hanover schools (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  *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:  Mayor Danny Avula proposes Richmond's $3.4B spending plan  Chesterfield proposes $1.1B school system budget  DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon speaks at UVA Federalist Society event    Other links:  City backs off ‘Operation Vaporize' as blowback from vape shop owners intensifies (The Richmonder)  Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights (Virginia Mercury)  Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  General Assembly adds district voting system to Virginia Beach's city charter (WHRO News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Curious Commonwealth asks: What's the deal with the House of Delegates' ceremonial mace?  Virginia voters begin to weigh in on redistricting amendment  ICYMI: Chief Justice Cleo Powell formally sworn into Supreme Court of Virginia    Other links:  Richmond Black Restaurant Experience  'Justice is delayed and denied': How Richmond's late jury lists are derailing criminal trials (WTVR)  ‘Grow up': Former Republican delegate defends civil-rights-themed mailers in redistricting fight (Virginia Mercury)  Inside Rappahannock's court crisis (Rappahannock News)  Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  USS Monitor shipwreck off the Outer Banks is mapped in more detail than ever (WHRO News)  *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:  Virginia Senate panel spikes gambling centralization bill  Charlottesville school board greenlights union contract for support staff  ICYMI: This week in Central Virginia public meetings    Other links:  Richmond's new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.' His work is increasingly urgent. (The Richmonder)  Who's behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow? A former Hampton GOP delegate. (Virginian-Pilot)*  Virginia House approves gun control bills over GOP objections (WTOP)  Virginia won't say which law enforcement agencies are breaking surveillance camera laws (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Richmond vape shop owner says city shut him down 'for the smallest reason' despite code compliance (WTVR)  * 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:  Virginia Democrats look to expand window to pay off back rent before eviction  Henrico breaks ground on Magellan Parkway extension  Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills undermine local authority (VPM News)  On the agenda: The week of March 9 in public meetings (VPM News)    Other links:  On the agenda: The week of March 9 in public meetings (VPM News)  Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills undermine local authority (VPM News)  City offices, trash collection will close Monday for International Women's Day (The Richmonder)  Valley Link seeks community input on proposed transmission line route through central Virginia (Charlottesville Tomorrow)  Pentagon eyes Virginia Tech for senior officers in place of ‘woke' Ivy League (The Roanoke Times)*  *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 Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories, starting with the Midlothian Depot's near completion, Richmond's budget priorities and the CarMax Park's construction progress.

Read more from VPM News:  Virginia lawmakers are on the cusp of changing medical malpractice law  General Assembly kills bills for certifying high-power facilities  Charlottesville considers $279M spending plan  Richmond School Board approves $550M budget for fiscal 2027  Heads up, Richmond: 2026 River City Half and 5K road closures, ‘no parking' zones    Other links:  Virginia joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration over new global tariffs (Virginia Mercury) Hopewell city manager hopefuls include two recently fired administrators (The Progress-Index)* FOIA Files: 2025 Loudoun Crime Stats Release Would Cost $600, LCSO Says (Loudoun Now) Richmond councilwoman threatens to subpoena Mayor Avula (The Richmond Times-Dispatch)*    *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:  Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights April 21 referendum again  Del. Josh Thomas wants to put Virginia's boys and men on a better path  Lawmakers advance bills to set up child care cost-sharing pilot  Charlottesville considers $279M spending plan    Other links: GW sold Virginia campus for $427 million to Amazon for data center development (The GW Hatchet)  Why a 6-year-old with diabetes is pushing for change in Virginia (WTOP)  Wintergreen emergency exit bill passes U.S. House (CBS 19) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News: Richmond School Board approves $550M budget for fiscal 2027 Henrico School Board OKs funding 100+ new positions in FY27 budget Chief Justice Cleo Powell formally sworn into Supreme Court of Virginia  Other links: Military families brace for long deployments during operation against Iran (WHRO News) William & Mary on Pentagon's list of ‘toxic indoctrination' colleges, losing its support (The Virginian-Pilot)* Va. transportation board overturns decision to transfer rail and trail project (Virginia Mercury) Early voting will begin everywhere Friday except in Tazewell County. Is that legal? (Cardinal News) *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:  Early voting on Virginia redistricting amendment set to begin Friday  Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch    Other links:  Lawmakers divided over Iran strikes, launched without approval from Congress (NPR)  Naval Station Norfolk updates visitor policy, suspends Trusted Traveler Program (WAVY)  Poopy Potomac no more? D.C. lifts advisory for river after sewage spill (The 51st)  Harrisonburg music scene hit by ABC violation, fire marshal closures (WMRA)  Researchers probe unmarked graves at Virginia site where slaves once toiled (The Washington Post)*    *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:  Richmond police extend contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers  Henrico EDA head Tretina outlines vision for growth  Richmond-area faith leaders speak out on federal immigration enforcement  On the agenda: Budget discussions for Richmond and Charlottesville schools    Other links:  For some neighborhoods, it's covenants — not zoning — that decides what gets built (The Richmonder)  At General Assembly, defense of Confederate statues sparks outrage (The Virginian-Pilot)  Army Corps plans to fast-track infrastructure priorities, including in Virginia (Virginia Mercury)  Novartis settles with estate of Henrietta Lacks over use of 'stolen' cells (The Associated Press)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

In this episode we chat with VPAP's Executive Director Cat Anthony about crossover in the General Assembly, how each side is faring in policy advancements, and the continued challenges facing efforts to redistrict Virginia ahead of the November elections.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories of the week, starting with Richmond city council's multimillion dollar loan to the EDA to purchase Sports Backers Stadium, a water utility upgrade in Chesterfield County and proposed law change that could change how Virginia Bars and restaurants operate.

Read more from VPM News:  Virginia's return to Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative picks up steam  Chesterfield County creates new plant medicine committee  Other links:  Squirrels claim Richmond owes them $6.5 million for ballpark costs (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  New all-electronic tolling system goes live on Richmond routes this weekend (The Richmonder)  Louisa County among fastest-growing localities in Virginia, UVA estimates show (29News)  Attorney General Jay Jones joins multistate coalition challenging Trump's birthright citizenship executive order (WRIC)  Spotsylvania settles on data center rules (The Free Lance-Star)*  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more from VPM News:  The future is uncertain for some Virginia farmers after VSU researchers fired  Virginia Museum of History and Culture to add Barbara Johns statue to its collection  Powhite Parkway tolls are about to be a thing of the past in Chesterfield    Other links:  In Democratic rebuttal, Spanberger accuses Trump of driving up costs and chaos (Virginia Mercury)  Virginia lawmakers push for action after massive Potomac sewage spill (WRIC)  Homeless shelter operator will serve three years in prison for defrauding Richmond and HUD (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  Lynchburg council votes to go to court over redistricting referendum (Cardinal News)    Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more from VPM News:  Most artificial intelligence legislation in Virginia was tabled until 2027  Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch    Other links:  At Longwood, a journey toward racial reckoning (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO)  After federal funding upheavals, Richmond nonprofits say they are bruised but not broken (The Richmonder)  What is ‘performance-based regulation', and how can it lower utility bills? (Virginia Mercury)  DOJ reaches settlement with CarMax over illegal repossession of servicemembers' vehicles (WTVR)  CASA seeks to secure first state funding increase since 2008 amid rising demand for services (Cardinal News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more from VPM News:  Data center tax break takes center stage in Virginia budget plans  General Assembly passes bill containing new congressional map, primary date  Charlottesville City Council tweaks zoning ordinance  On the agenda: It's budget season in Central Virginia    Other links:  Lawmakers question how Rosie's was approved to add more gambling machines in Richmond (The Richmonder)  RPD liaison, police discuss preventative measures after Shockoe Bottom shooting (WRIC)  A school suspended 323 students after ICE protest. They protested again. (The Washington Post)

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting with an update on Virginia's legal marijuana market and ending with news of a new housing development coming to Arthur Ashe Blvd.

Read more from VPM News:  With 300-dwelling development looming, nearby Chesterfield residents concerned  Other links:  Tazewell judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting referendum (Associated Press)  Virginia Gov. Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address (Virginia Mercury)  Virginia Del. Barry Knight, a retired hog farmer from Virginia Beach, dies at 71 (Virginian-Pilot)  John McGuire would rather not talk about redistricting in Virginia (The Daily Progress)*  Dominion Energy Riverrock announces music lineup, venue change for 2026 (WRIC)  Veterans sue over Trump's planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views (The Washington Post)*  *Paywall Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News:  Virginia Democrats zero in on final affordability package UVA School of Nursing faculty say new federal report has an error Hanover County unveils $427M budget proposal for fiscal year 2027    Other links:  How much revenue did the City of Petersburg bring in during casino's first days? (The Progress-Index)*  Albemarle County Public Schools proposes draft budget request (29 News)  PWC supervisors collect nearly $300K in campaign donations – mostly from data center interests (The Prince William Times)  Petition to recall Martinsville mayor moves forward (WDBJ)  *This outlet has 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: 'Right to repair' bills die in Virginia House subcommittee  Richmond's General Assembly agenda has been a mixed bag so far        Other links:  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more from VPM News: A $15 minimum wage for Virginia is within reach  Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch    Other links:  After police reforms, Virginia traffic stops increase (VCIJ at WHRO)  Former Attorney General Miyares faces two wrongful firing lawsuits (WRIC)  In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right (The New York Times)*  Paid sick leave bill passes Virginia House of Delegates (Virginia Mercury) Dominion plans $1 billion super-high voltage line through Piedmont Virginia (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more from VPM News: Supreme Court of Virginia greenlights redistricting referendum  Hanover school board approves 2026–27 budget plan  On the agenda: Diamond District, RVA Pay, Charlottesville school budget    Other links:  Bill to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board clears House of Delegates (Virginia Mercury)  Petersburg's temporary casino makes $4.7 million in first 10 days (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  Virginia measles cases this year already surpass 2025 total, VDH data shows (29News)  Spring fire season and state-wide burning law begin (CBS19)  *Paywall link 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 Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they cover the closure of the Saks Fifth Avenue retail store in Stony Point, a Charlottesville restaurant coming to the Manchester area and new housing developments under development in several parts of the city.

Read more VPM News:  Reforming public university boards is a hot topic at the General Assembly  Richmond Free Press ceases publication after 34 years  Chesterfield teacher's union warns about preparations for ICE confrontations    Other links:  Charlottesville sees decline in opioid overdose calls, though doctors say concerns remain (29 News)  Attorney General Jay Jones joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump's changes to loan forgiveness rules (WRIC)  Va. unemployment claims jump 71%. Those don't include nearly 700 looming Amazon layoffs. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  After sale of Virginia nursing home, data shows 911 calls spiked by 70% (WTVR)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Read more VPM News:  Charlottesville school board agrees to 10.5% raise for support professionals  Traveling CPR kiosk brings hands-on training to communities across Virginia  Delegates rework bills related to Virginia Military Institute    Other links:  Pruitt drops out of congressional race, blames Democratic redistricting (The Daily Progress)  Overwhelming majority of Central Virginia ICE detainees continue to be non-criminals, data shows (WRIC)  DHR launches project for special markers at Virginia lynching sites (CBS19)  Senate panel advances $48 hike in weekly unemployment benefits (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:  Senate bill would shield Dominion customers from some data center-related costs  Richmond audit finds city didn't follow Affordable Housing Trust Fund rules  Virginia's college internship program rebrands under state economic development agency    Other links:  Virginia celebrates 20 years of 211 service for health and human needs (WRIC)  Virginia House votes to end Confederate tax breaks, license plates (Richmond Times-Dispatch)  ‘It was not about me': Halifax centenarian rejects House honor she never approved (Virginia Mercury)  Griffin booted from committees; Democrats say he disrespected subcommittee chair (Cardinal News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

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.