Episodes

  • BizSense Beat: Virginia's cannabis market, Arthur Ashe Blvd. housing

    BizSense Beat: Virginia's cannabis market, Arthur Ashe Blvd. housing
    Feb 21 2026
    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories, starting with an update on Virginia's legal marijuana market and ending with news of a new housing development coming to Arthur Ashe Blvd.
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    5 mins
  • 2/20/2026: Gov. Spanberger tapped to respond to Trump’s State of the Union

    2/20/2026: Gov. Spanberger tapped to respond to Trump’s State of the Union
    Feb 20 2026
    Read more from VPM News: With 300-dwelling development looming, nearby Chesterfield residents concerned Other links: Tazewell judge temporarily blocks Democrats' redistricting referendum (Associated Press) Virginia Gov. Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address (Virginia Mercury) Virginia Del. Barry Knight, a retired hog farmer from Virginia Beach, dies at 71 (Virginian-Pilot) John McGuire would rather not talk about redistricting in Virginia (The Daily Progress)* Dominion Energy Riverrock announces music lineup, venue change for 2026 (WRIC) Veterans sue over Trump’s planned 250-foot arch, citing cemetery views (The Washington Post)* *Paywall Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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    7 mins
  • 2/19/26 - Virginia Democrats’ affordability plan crosses the halfway point

    2/19/26 - Virginia Democrats’ affordability plan crosses the halfway point
    Feb 19 2026
    Read more VPM News: 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 Other links: 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) *This outlet has a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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    7 mins
  • 2/18/26 - Virginia General Assembly reaches midpoint of session

    2/18/26 - Virginia General Assembly reaches midpoint of session
    Feb 18 2026
    Read more from VPM News: 'Right to repair' bills die in Virginia House subcommittee Richmond's General Assembly agenda has been a mixed bag so far Other links: Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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    6 mins
  • 2/17/26 - A $15 minimum wage is within reach for Virginia

    2/17/26 - A $15 minimum wage is within reach for Virginia
    Feb 17 2026
    Read more from VPM News: A $15 minimum wage for Virginia is within reach Scenes from the Virginia State Capitol 2026: a dispatch Other links: 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)* Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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    4 mins
  • 2/16/26 - Redistricting referendum is on for April 21

    2/16/26 - Redistricting referendum is on for April 21
    Feb 16 2026
    Read more from VPM News: 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 Other links: 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) *Paywall link Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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    5 mins
  • BizSense Beat: Saks Fifth Avenue, Otto Eats, Center Creek Homes

    BizSense Beat: Saks Fifth Avenue, Otto Eats, Center Creek Homes
    Feb 14 2026
    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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    5 mins
  • 2/13/26 - The Richmond Free Press shutters after 34 years

    2/13/26 - The Richmond Free Press shutters after 34 years
    Feb 13 2026
    Read more VPM News: 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 Other links: 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) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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    4 mins