VPM Daily Newscast

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting Richmond's property auction system, the Shoosmith Landfill, Center of the Universe's new food truck partner and a health clinic opening in New Kent County.

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveils state energy plan 

Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations 

WATCH – Virginia Ballot Question 2: Separating Sex and Gender (YouTube) 

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8th District Q&A: Don Beyer, Tony Sabio, Tim Sharman (WAMU)  

Virginia’s first look at a cannabis retail market (The Virginian-Pilot)* 

Emails reveal principals sounding alarm over Henrico HVAC problems: 'What a mess' (WTVR) 

Richmond's lawyer blames Squirrels for Diamond District delay (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Dillenbeck: 15 ACPS employees have been placed on leave in last 30 days (Cville Right Now) 

Higher costs to hunt, fish in Virginia go into effect on Oct. 1 (WRIC) 

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Trump cuts end access to Virginia Medicaid for thousands of legal immigrants

Richmond’s 2027 General Assembly asks: water funding, anti-displacement programs 

7th District Q&A: Doug Ollivant, Eugene Vindman, Taner Lopez 

WATCH: Virginia’s Ballot Question 1 & Abortion Access for Minors (YouTube) 

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Former DPU worker stole $17K of copper and aluminum wire, inspector general found (The Richmonder) 

Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line (Virginia Mercury) 

Rooftop solar program offering discounts for Virginia households (WHRO) 

Library of Virginia to host tours for American Archives Month (WRIC) 

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Curious Commonwealth asks: Is high-speed rail possible in Virginia? 

6th District Q&A: Ben Cline, Beth Macy 

ICE flights are using Richmond International Airport. Who controls them? 

Updated: Richmond City Council takes first step toward immigration ‘trust policy’ 

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State attorney general launches investigation of cellphone-tracking firm used by City Hall (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Researchers test ways to protect crops after damaging freeze (WRIC) 

Two years after Hurricane Helene ravaged Southwest Virginia, a study of the storm’s effects on the Clinch River is underway. (Cardinal News) 

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Symposium helps descendants of enslaved people connect with family history 

5th District Q&A: Cooke Harvey, John McGuire, Tom Perriello 

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At least three state legislators want to ban Flock cameras. What happens next? (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

City will resume tax auctions on delinquent properties, part of an overall ramping up of collection efforts (The Richmonder) 

Two Central Virginia sites added to Virginia Landmarks Register (WRIC) 

Legislation to force payment of traffic camera fines could cause ‘nightmarish’ workload for the courts (WHRO) 

Madison House considering merging with UVA (CBS 19) 

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How voting rights restorations could impact the midterms 

4th District Q&A: Jennifer McClellan, Robert “Family Man” Murray 

On the agenda: Richmond solar installation, Hanover legislative agenda 
Jim Ukrop, who helped grow grocery store into Richmond institution, dies at 89  

WATCH: Mold & Maintenance at RPS (YouTube) 

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Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school (Virginia Mercury) 

The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to Head Start. Advocates in Virginia say they would lead to lower-quality services. (Cardinal News) 

Emails: Amid public celebration, data glitches were piling up during DPU billing system transition (The Richmonder) 

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In this episode we chat with VPAP’s Executive Director Cat Anthony about fundraising efforts focused on this year's constitutional amendments, the newly updated VPAP index, and take a look at the competitiveness of this year's state House and Senate races.

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories of the week including Henrico County's new revitalization effort, First National Bank's move to Main Street and a storefront in Chesterfield County selling classic video games and collectibles.

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Nearly 235K Virginians should never have been disenfranchised, state says 

2nd District Q&A: Matt Baker, Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Geral “Bishop” Staten 

Chesterfield food bank expands pantry network to 26 county schools 

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Richmond schools have ‘zero’ preventive maintenance, audit says amid mold issues (WRIC) 

As Council vets major solar deal, CAO says he’s ‘extremely comfortable’ with it (The Richmonder) 

UPDATED: Former Shoosmith Landfill owners indicted on felony charges (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Dinwiddie families fear data center near their homes will upend wildlife, water and way of life (WTVR) 

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Richmond leaders kick off fiscal year 2028 budget discussions 

1st District Q&A: Shannon Taylor, Rob Wittman 

Virginia Voter Guide 

UPDATED: State regulators add in-person hearings in Dominion–NextEra merger

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SCC Schedules Public Hearings in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia on Dominion-NextEra Case (Virginia State Corporation Commission)

Second member of housing authority board to depart, third could be removed as shakeup deepens (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

New campaign aims to help millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under work requirements (NBC News) 

Dinwiddie residents question data center developer at public meeting (12 On Your Side)

Hopewell sues three manufacturers over wastewater plant funding after 1M+ gallons of sewage discharged (WRIC) 

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