VPM Daily Newscast

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This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepa... more

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February 19, 2026 2/19/26 - Virginia Democrats’ affordability plan crosses the halfway point
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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

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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)
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February 18, 2026 2/18/26 - Virginia General Assembly reaches midpoint of session
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'Right to repair' bills die in Virginia House subcommittee
Richmond's General Assembly agenda has been a mixed bag so far

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February 17, 2026 2/17/26 - A $15 minimum wage is within reach for Virginia
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A $15 minimum wage for Virginia is within reach
Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch

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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)*
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February 16, 2026 2/16/26 - Redistricting referendum is on for April 21
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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

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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)
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February 14, 2026 BizSense Beat: Saks Fifth Avenue, Otto Eats, Center Creek Homes
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.
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February 13, 2026 2/13/26 - The Richmond Free Press shutters after 34 years
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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

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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)
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February 12, 2026 02/12/26 - Lawmakers back away from a bill that would have upended management of VMI
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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

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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)
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6min
February 11, 2026 2/11/26 - Data centers may have to pay more for energy
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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

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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)
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February 10, 2026 2/10/26 - Chesterfield powerline project greenlit by SCC
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House subcommittee advances bill to ban herbicide tied to Parkinson's disease
State regulators OK Dominion project near Hallsley area of Chesterfield

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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)
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February 09, 2026 2/9/26 - Lawmakers consider $36M expansion of gun violence prevention program
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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

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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)
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