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The cost of health care through the health insurance marketplace is likely to increase... Virginia Republicans are embracing early voting... Virginia Commonwealth University removes references to race in scholarships... Researchers at Old Dominion University discover 5,000 year old sand dunes... Students learn how to care for animals at the Wildlife Center of Virginia... And politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government...

Many women are on the ballot in Virginia this fall... The town of New Market is developing a commissary kitchen... A team at UVA is working on a better weather forecasting system... And the Rappahannock Indian Tribe celebrates after obtaining a thousand of acres of ancestral land...

UVA has selected an interim president... Virginia Tech releases a study looking at helmet safety... Reactions to Virginia Commonwealth University's decision to end gender-affirming care for minors... And president Donald Trump could endorse a candidate in Virginia's race for governor...

George Mason University's president will hang on to his job for now... A Henrico-based contractor has been chosen to operate a federal immigration detention center... Meanwhile, ICE agents raided a neighborhood in Southside Richmond... And affordable housing is on the ballot in Virginia...

VCU Health ceases gender-affirming care for children… Jeff Schapiro reviews the big court win for state senate Democrats and more in Virginia politics… The Trump administration's budget cuts trickle down to communities in rural Virginia….

Over opposition from some residents, Cumberland County's board approves a large new landfill… Virginia's farmers get access to millions in relief funding for damage from Tropical Storm Helene… A group of Mennonites from Harrisonburg talk about their visit to Palestine to learn about life under Israeli occupation and the war in Gaza….

Senate Democrats score a court victory over the governor's controversial appointments to university governing boards… We ride along with Augusta Health's new traveling clinic… Housing construction in Virginia is leaning more towards apartments, and away from single-family homes….

Residents' opposition in Louisa County halts construction of a massive data center, although others are going forward… The loss of federal funding is already having an effect on public radio in Virginia… A court will rule soon in a legal dispute between members of the Virginia State Senate and the heads of governing boards of three public universities, including UVa and VMI….

A man allegedly attacked several people at a Charlottesville church... Senate Democrats in Virginia are taking their fight against controversial higher-ed appointments to court... Meanwhile, lawmakers vowed to take steps to address what they see as growing political overreach in higher education... the effort to eliminate Virginia's car tax is gaining more supporters in Richmond... and three brothers are celebrating the tenth anniversary of their central Virginia brewery and their psychedelic rock band that preceded it.

A Rockingham County school board member has been fined thousands of dollars... Virginia Democratic lawmakers defend state colleges... Winsome Earle-Sears has a new campaign manager.... the Labubu fad has made its way to Virginia... and Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope look back at this week in politics and state government

Harrisonburg police arrested a man suspected of a knife attack... Republic candidates are facing off against familiar Democratic opponents in the Virginia House of Delegates... Meanwhile, labor issues are on the ballot in Virginia's statewide elections.... and the Virginia Department of Health is warning of increased drowning deaths of children...

After one of the giraffes at Natural Bridge Zoo died being moved to Georgia in May, officials are examining medicine the zoo gave her… Democrat Abigail Spanberger announces her plans for Virginia's economy should she be elected governor… Will state legislators change Virginia's odd election schedule?

Welcome to Episode 67 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Brodie Nankervis and Vlad Ixel, focusing on the big news of the week, the announcement of the Australian team for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Listen in as Brodie and Vlad give an overview of what they have been up to the last couple of weeks, including Vlad's recent win at the Goldfields Pipeline Marathon 50km and Brodie's experience at the World Orienteering Championships. We finish the episode with coverage of some domestic trail races, and an aussie in action at the WMRA cup in France.ResultsThe Guzzler: https://www.theguzzlerultra.com.au/2025-results/Goldfields Pipeline marathon: https://my.raceresult.com/341290/Boyne Valley 50km: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=398211WMTRC Team Annoucement: https://www.athletics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-World-Mountain-and-Trail-Running-Championships-Team.pdf***Don't forget, use code PPP at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Vlad: Instagram | Strava Brodie: Instagram | StravaMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

A major health care provider in the Valley says Congress' cuts to Medicaid will result in hundreds of thousands in our area losing health care… Luray and Timberville vote to stop adding fluoride to their water supplies… Former Nexus executive Richard Moore's sentencing for tax evasion is again delayed….

Senator Kaine warns voters that President Trump's big spending and tax bill will hit Virginians hard… Virginia hospitals receive funding for new violence intervention programs… As Governor Youngkin tests presidential waters in Iowa, his nominal successor struggles to gain traction….

Democrats, including Senator Kaine, slam Republicans for voting to rescind funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid... The public can weigh in on Virginia's latest Wildlife Action Plan... We press a local ICE official over the agency's detention statistics....

In the midst of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, we meet one long-term Harrisonburg resident who hopes she can stay here... It's tough to buy a house these days, but recent changes may provide some hope... Democrats lead in raising money, and in the polls, early in this year's three top statewide races....

An unusual vote of no confidence in the board of visitors from UVa's faculty senate... Since before the pandemic, public school enrollment in Virginia is down, matching a nationwide trend... State officials say President Trump's massive spending and tax bill will take $26 billion from Virginia's economy....

Albemarle County officials identify the company behind a June ransomware attack... New Trump administration rules could open up millions of acres of federal land for logging, including nearby national forests... Among Virginia counties, Rockingham removed the second-most number of books from school libraries in recent years....

New historical markers at Staunton's Montgomery Hall Park memorialize the property's significance to the local Black community… Shenandoah Valley Airport will get nearly $750,000 in federal funding, approved under former President Biden, for upgrades… Unemployment claims in Virginia continue to rise….

Albemarle County residents and employees are just now finding out that their personal data may have been compromised in last month's ransomware attack... UVa's Jim Ryan serves his last day as president… We have a story that combines a love for ramps (a type of wild leek), breaking the law, and a cultural connection between Appalachia and Korea….

ICE arrests in Virginia have spiked compared to other states, with most seizures in northern Virginia… The state's massive wind farm is still being built, despite federal cuts to green energy funding… Virginia reexamines the possibly tainted work of a crime lab analyst from decades ago….

Governor Youngkin sends two Virginia water rescue teams to help flood recovery in Texas… Conservationists launch a new river otter monitoring project on the Rivanna River in Albemarle County… In this election year, we compare the major parties' different approaches to crime….

Federal cuts in food assistance are having a big impact in Virginia… President Trump's focus on rounding up undocumented immigrants could reopen closed prisons… Some Virginia counties share data from roadside cameras with federal authorities….

Five people, including three children, are wounded in a late Independence Day shootout in Charlottesville… Staunton asks for public input on a flood resiliency plan… Even as federal funding gets cut, Virginia increases money to help farmers protect the Chesapeake Bay….

New ICE data reveal more details about the undocumented immigrants being held in Farmville's detention facility... One Charlottesville administrator is out, and the department he oversaw is absorbed by a different one... Jeff Schapiro discusses the history of statewide officials holding off on a run for governor, and instead running for reelection, as is Attorney General Jason Miyares....

The federal lawsuit brought by Shenandoah County students and the NAACP against the county school board gets its first evidence review hearing… Virginia's attorney general opens a criminal investigation into the whereabouts of two baby giraffes missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo… Governor Youngkin insists those being removed from Virginia in cooperation with ICE are violent criminals, but the data tell a different story….

Nearly 100 tires are illegally dumped along the Middle River in Augusta County… We profile one Staunton family who fled violence in their home country, and whose dad is now in ICE detention… Republican candidates for statewide office hold their first unity event….

UVa's faculty demands a meeting with the board of visitors to condemn the government pressure that led to President Ryan's resignation… We have a profile of John Reid, the first openly gay candidate to run for statewide office in Virginia… On this first day of a new fiscal year, many new laws in Virginia have to do with moms….

UVa students and Virginia politicians react to Friday's sudden resignation of UVa President Ryan under pressure from the Trump administration… Residents gather in Charlottesville to protest Trump's immigration policies… As Trump goes after birthright citizenship, Virginia's attorney general pushes back on questions about his mother's citizenship status….

DoJ officials call for UVa's president to resign… The chair of Augusta County's board of supervisors explains why they canceled a Pride event… As the governor heads to Iowa to test the presidential waters, politics analyst Jeff Schapiro considers the recent history of Virginia governors running for president….

Cut fiber lines in North Carolina caused this week's outage in the Charlottesville area… Virginia's unemployment rate rises… A hospital advocate says the Republican spending bill could hit Virginia's hospitals hard….

A woman bicycling on the Blue Ridge Parkway is hit and killed by a car near Afton… Government telephone lines for Charlottesville and some surrounding counties are down… Democratic leaders in the state Senate sue three universities, including UVa and VMI, over Governor Youngkin's board appointees….

Localities set up cooling centers to help residents stay safe from the heat wave… A freight train carrying hydrochloric acid derails in Augusta County, but none of the cargo spills out… A new Charlottesville business aims to help military service members obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs….

Dangerous heat and humidity settle into our area… Protesters gather in downtown Harrisonburg to oppose the ongoing violence between Israel, Gaza and Iran, just hours before President Trump orders airstrikes on Iran… Unless amendments to Trump's massive spending and tax bill are made, federal cuts to Medicaid would have a significant impact on Virginia's health care system….

As summer begins, worker advocates are pushing the state to require breaks from the heat for outside workers… Local cultural sites are preparing to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, but Trump's tariffs and funding cuts are complicating things… With the primary election in the rearview mirror, Jeff Schapiro looks ahead to the November election….

Governor Youngkin offers an optimistic view of Virginia's finances, but some lawmakers are skeptical… A group of professors call on state lawmakers to defend college DEI initiatives against the Trump administration… We have an exit interview with Michael McKee, stepping down as head of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank after more than a decade….

State Senator Ghazala Hashmi declares victory in the race for Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor… Former Norfolk delegate Jay Jones wins the party's nomination for Attorney General… As DHS terminates protected status for Afghan refugees, we talk with a refugee resettlement agency about how that affects Virginia residents….

It's Primary Day in Virginia, and voters in Charlottesville will use ranked choice voting for City Council races for the first time… Residents in Staunton and Woodstock joined “No Kings” nationwide protests last Saturday… Valley parents and educators react to a major change to Virginia's SOLs….

Thousands of residents across Virginia join nationwide “No Kings” rallies… The Trump administration's attacks on LGBTQ and immigrant communities leads to cancelled events… Democrats hope to capitalize on sentiment against Trump in the statewide election this year….

As dozens of VMI cadets join in President Trump's military parade in D.C. Saturday, citizens will gather around the country, and in Virginia, for “No Kings” protests… Virginia's Republican attorney general and the state Senate's top Democrat send dueling letters to universities over the governor's board appointees… PETA alleges a Harrisonburg processor engages in inhumane treatment of chickens, and mislabels products….

Wildlife officials shorten firearm bear hunting season in western Virginia to protect populations threatened by mange... Trump restores the Confederate names of military bases, including three in Virginia... The two major-party candidates for governor share their ideas about improving childcare....

Shenandoah County's sheriff's office is among more than a dozen in Virginia that have signed cooperation agreements with ICE… Virginia may have lost its battle against the spotted lanternfly… How is Trump's trade war affecting businesses in the commonwealth?

Democrats on a state Senate panel reject Ken Cuccinelli for UVa's board, and several of the governor's nominees for VMI's board… “No tax on tips” becomes a topic of conversation on the campaign trail for governor this year… A rare tick-borne disease spreads into the Mid-Atlantic from its traditional hold in the Northeast….

Virginia's third official measles case this year is confirmed, and it's the second one in Charlottesville… One analysis shows that Virginia is one of five states where efforts to arrest and remove unauthorized immigrants appear most aggressive… Democratic candidate for governor Abigail Spanberger proposes housing solutions….

Former Congressman Denver Riggleman returns from humanitarian work in Ukraine… A quarter-million Virginians could lose Medicaid coverage if President Trump's massive budget bill passes… Jeff Schapiro surveys the week in Virginia politics….

Residents say they witnessed an ICE detention near Harrisonburg, with the help of State Police and the FBI… The parent company of the Daily Progress reports the results of a February hack that affected the company for weeks… An unusual program in Nelson County deploys belly dancing to help seniors with neuro-degenerative conditions….

We go into the field (and stream) to learn how government and nonprofit agencies assess the health of our local waterways… Senator Creigh Deeds hopes that Virginia law will help provide hope for families threatened with separation by the Trump administration… Governor Youngkin selects September 9th for a special election to fill the seat of the late Representative Gerry Connolly….

Some residents in Louisa County are again under a boil-water notice after an electric outage… DMV says watch out for a new text messaging scam… Republican Terry Kilgore is the new minority leader in the House of Delegates….

Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.