Plus: how Virginia’s elected officials are reacting to the federal shutdown. 

Plus: GRTC wants rider input on a future Pulse bus corridor; William and Mary's Law School gets an energy-focused program; and other stories.

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Also: State commission evaluates survey results from universities’ role in uprooting Black communities; Hanover opens 5-mile segment of Fall Line Trail — and more Central Virginia news. 

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Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater tells her story, from growing up in Fredericksburg during segregation to working with Nelson Mandela.

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they talk about an ongoing lawsuit connected with a hotel in the Fan District and a local real estate firm increasing its footprint on West Broad Street.

This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office. 

(00:11) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil 

(00:53) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Winsome Earle-Sears 

(07:36) Abigail Spanberger 

All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. 

⁠⁠Early voting⁠⁠ is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

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VPM News' interview questions for Winsome Earle-Sears 

Abigail Spanberger: Governor needs to be 'steady' amid federal uncertainty 

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Plus: Chesterfield County School Board accepts Dot Heffron’s resignation; Richmond’s real estate tax vote has been deferred; and other stories. 

This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office.

(00:10) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil

(00:40) Jay Jones

(07:29) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Jason Miyares

Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

⁠Early voting⁠ is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

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VPM News' interview questions for Jason Miyares

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Plus: Gov. Glenn Youngkin has concerns about the governance of Virginia's electric grid operator; a federal prosecutor has stepped down over pressure from the White House — and more Central Virginia news.

Tune in Wednesday for attorney general candidate interviews. Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. ⁠Early voting⁠ is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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