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VPM's daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, Phil Liles, Kim Strother, and VPM News staff, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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Policy Matters: March 27, 2025

'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.

BizSense Beat: RIC parking fees, Shenandoah Mansions lawsuit, Museum District demolition

The Capital Region Airport Commission recently voted to increase the daily parking rates and rental car fees at Richmond International Airport; CK Bosworth Construction is suing New York City-based Ash Hotels for work performed on the Shenandoah Mansions hotel; and the former Gusti Restaurant Equipment and Supply warehouse on West Broad Street is coming down, six years after the Gusti family relocated its business to Henrico County.

BizSense Beat: RIC parking fees, Shenandoah Mansions lawsuit, Museum District demolition

Listen · 5:04

03/28/25 - The city's tentative $3 billion budget was unveiled on Thursday

Plus: Gov. Youngkin's plans to appoint former state AG Ken Cuccinelli to UVA's Board of Visitors; Chestefield County's budget; and other stories.

03/28/25 - The city's tentative $3 billion budget was unveiled on Thursday

Listen · 5:10

03/27/25 - Youngkin's budget amendments left state and county government officials "confus...

Plus: A burn ban in effect through the end of the week in Henrico; funding for Richmond's combined sewer overflow projects; and other stories In the podcast: New funding included in Youngkin's amendments for Richmond's CSO; Henrico burn ban in effect

03/27/25 - Youngkin's budget amendments left state and county government officials "confus...

Listen · 5:40

3/26/24 - Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and Richmond council considers downtown infras...

Plus: Youngkin vetoes a bill that would have streamlined planning around energy efficiency programs in Virginia. In the podcast: Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and Richmond council considers downtown infrastructure study

3/26/24 - Sen. Warner discusses Signal leak and Richmond council considers downtown infras...

Listen · 6:19

03/25/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed budget amendments are out.

Plus: a Dominion Energy "near miss;" an update on Virginia's basketball teams in March Madness; and other stories.

3/24/25 - VCU Board of Visitors moves to eliminate DEI office

Did it feel like last Thursday–Friday was filled with breaking news, or was that just us? Get caught up on the latest about VCU's DEI office, the US Department of Education, the upcoming state budget amendments — and more Central Virginia news.

BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high-rise, Petersburg's casino

Henrico is looking to acquire the Best Products property; Jonathan Spiers tours the new ball park; Petersburg breaks ground on a new casino; and a New York developer is seeking to build a high-rise in downtown Richmond.

BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high-rise, Petersburg's casino

Listen · 5:04

3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors for veteran suicide

Reporter Dean Mirshahi speaks with Maj. Michael LaRocca, a Virginia Military Institute professor. Note: This episode discusses mental health, illness and suicide. Mental health and suicide prevention resources In emergency situations, call 988 or 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Deaf or Hard of Hearing? 1-800-799-4889 En Español: 1-888-628-9454 Mental Health America of Virginia Warm Line: 1-866-400-MHAV (6428) Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Spanish Services (Friday and Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Text/Chat Support (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Veterans Crisis Line & Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 Crisis Text Line: 741-741

3/20/25 - VCU program among several to receive halted grant funds

A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily ordered the reinstatement of grants for teacher preparation programs. A long-standing program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is one of them. In other news: Remembering a longtime Virginia judge who recently died; Hanover County to weigh expansion of Ashcake Road Landfill; Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed 180 bills — and more Central Virginia news. P.S.: Here's a direct link to the Rivanna e-waste collection day registration.

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