Podcast Episodes
Back to Search3/7/25 - A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield data center and VMFA rezoning
Sen. Tim Kaine discusses a potential federal order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education; another man sets himself on fire at a state prison;…
1 year, 6 months ago
03/06/25 - How Virginia compensates people who’ve been wrongfully convicted of crimes has changed a lot in recent years
Plus: Sub Rosa Bakery's plans to reopen; Henrico GreenCity plans are up in the air; the FY26 Richmond Public Schools budget; and other stories
1 year, 6 months ago
03/05/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks 'why is Virginia a Dillon Rule state?'
Did you know that one of the biggest influences on Virginia government was a legal paper by an Iowa Supreme Court Justice?
1 year, 6 months ago
03/04/25 - Mayor Danny Avula fields questions on the city's water crisis draft
Plus: Applications for the Richmond Health Equity Fund are now open; Chesterfield's Southside Speedway could be racing again over the next few years;…
1 year, 6 months ago
03/03/25 - Hanover, Henrico unveil FY26 budgets
Plus: VMI's board chooses to not renew current superintendent's contract; free trees in Charlottesville; more solar projects could be headed to Virgi…
1 year, 6 months ago
Policy Matters: February 27, 2025
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, power…
1 year, 6 months ago
BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Henrico County budget, Richmond business tax portal
The Diamond District development is facing a new lawsuit from a former partner in the venture; Henrico County has proposed a new fiscal year budget f…
1 year, 6 months ago
2/28/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s issues immigration enforcement order
In an executive order, which was signed Thursday, Youngkin asks for law enforcement to identify people currently incarcerated in Virginia jails and p…
1 year, 6 months ago
2/27/25 - One of the 900+ bills heading to Gov. Glenn Youngkin would eliminate “junk fees.”
State Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D–Fairfax) carried SB 1212 this session, which would require companies to disclose any hidden fees before consumers pay. …
1 year, 6 months ago
2/26/25 - VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for minors
A federal judge rules a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward; Virginia’s wine spotlighted in Governor’s Cup competit…
1 year, 7 months ago