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Policy Matters: February 6, 2026

‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, power…

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BizSense Beat: Sports Backers Stadium, Swedish Match, Housing in Manchester

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories. This week they discuss a de…

7 months, 1 week ago

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2/6/26 - Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms

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Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms 

Proposal would let students take Brown v. Board s…

7 months, 1 week ago

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2/5/26 - Gov. Spanberger ends state law enforcement agreements with ICE

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Spanberger orders state law enforcement to exit federal immigration agreements 

Virginia Court of Appeals asks SCOVA to take ove…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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2/4/26 - Virginia Democratic lawmakers are questioning VMI’s state funding

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General Assembly considering measure that could end state funding for VMI  Anne Holton, former state education chief, named to Ric…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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2/3/26 - Legislation to remove Confederate monuments from Capitol Square advances to committee

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Virginia House OKs electric grid review bills 

Texas-based monks bring ‘Walk for Peace’ through Chesterfield 

Central Virginia c…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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2/2/26 - Ashland warehouse no longer for sale

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International enrollment in Virginia postgraduate programs falls by 13% 

STEPS program bridges the gap for refugee women in Ch…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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1/30/26 - Hanover pushes back on proposed ICE facility

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Bill aims to address "benefits cliff" for subsidized child care 

Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility

Weather…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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1/29/26 - Court ruling returns voting rights to thousands of Virginians

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Richmond teachers union calls for audit after budget draft cuts $22M 

Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility 

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

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1/28/26 - Tazewell judge rules against VA Dems redistricting amendment

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Tazewell judge rules against Virginia Democrats’ redistricting amendment 

Youngkin pardoned Fairfax police officer in 2023 Tyson…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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