Podcast Episodes

Policy Matters: January 30, 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, 7 months ago

01/31/25 - Medicaid, ADUs and minimum wage proposals

The General Assembly’s also considering bills that would regulate ADUs and address minimum wage. 

In the podcast:  The General Assembly’s considering …

1 year, 7 months ago

1/30/25 - General Assembly preps budget amid federal funding confusion

The General Assembly session is gearing up for Budget Sunday (this Sunday), and several bills will not make the cut for crossover next Tuesday. In ot…

1 year, 7 months ago

01/29/25 - General Assembly budget showdown

Plus: Digital IDs to be accepted at more than 200 airports; Virginia’s first pediatric flu deaths of the season; Lake Monticello’s HOA might have to …

1 year, 7 months ago

1/28/25 - Bills on invasive plant species headed through House, Senate.

Plus: Haleon, a global consumer health corporation, will be investing more than $54 million to upgrade its Richmond research and development facility…

1 year, 7 months ago

1/27/25 - Inside the UVA School of Medicine team exploring past lives

For more than 50 years, a small division in the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine has explored topics ranging from the possibility of telep…

1 year, 8 months ago

BizSense Beat: January 24, 2025

Richmond's Greyhound bus station is set for redevelopment; Chimbo Sandwich Shop is coming to Church Hill; and a new cat cafe is coming to the Fan.

1 year, 8 months ago

1/24/25 - VDH to issue the City of Richmond a Notice of Alleged Violation over its January water problems.

Plus: General Assembly legislation around data centers, a new Albemarle County litter cleanup program, new leash laws for dogs in Chesterfield County…

1 year, 8 months ago

1/23/25 - Richmond hires Midwest firm to investigate water failure

Today’s top stories include Richmond’s announcement of a firm to investigate its infrastructure after the regional water outage, a podcast-exclusive …

1 year, 8 months ago

1/22/25 – State lawmakers try to prep in case Medicaid expansion ends

Today’s top audio stories include a look at Henrico County’s water vigilance, federal workers and the Waverly Two. 

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1 year, 8 months ago