Policy Matters: November 28, 2024
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
Dec 01, 2024•5 min
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11/27/24 - Youngkin says taxes a "big component" of reducing COL
Our top audio stories today include reports of self-harm at Red Onion State Prison, a holiday traffic outlook and the proposal of a new law to combat opioid substance use disorders.
Nov 27, 2024•6 min
11/26/24 - Richmond inspector general report details misconduct by registrar’s office
PLUS: Grants from the Virginia Department of Education to help bolster school security were awarded to 472 schools, a popular Charlottesville trail closing temporarily, and other stories. Today’s top audio stories include 472 schools getting money from the Virginia Department of Education to bolster school security and more on Rep. Jennifer McClellan’s legislation to federally recognize the Nottoway Tribe of Virginia.
Nov 26, 2024•5 min
11/25/24 - Fiber internet construction begins in Henrico County
Hanover County and All Points Broadband kicked off the next phase of Connect Hanover last week; President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar is a Fredericksburg-area businessowner; and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live after a monthslong technical delay. Today’s top audio stories include the Virginia connections of President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar, Congressman-elect Eugene Vindman’s views on relocating federal workers and some important FAFSA news. (Hint: The FAFSA is ...
Nov 25, 2024•6 min
BizSense Beat: November 22, 2024
The dispute between Richmond and VCU Health over tax payments tied to a failed downtown development could be headed to mediation or litigation; A former bank examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond pleaded guilty to insider trading on Tuesday; and the city’s tallest rooftop bar is shutting down, but its enviable view won’t be off limits for long.
Nov 23, 2024•5 min
11/22/24 - The Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act heads to the U.S. Senate
Today’s top audio stories include Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula selects transition team members; What motivated Virginia’s Latino voters at the polls?; GOP primary in Virginia’s 10th Senate District; Henrico supervisors OK purchase of about 18 acres for new firehouse and training area.
Nov 22, 2024•6 min
11/21/24 - Parents in community college program juggle coursework, expenses with new program.
Plus: a Henrico County lawsuit about skill games, the groundbreaking of a new Chesterfield elementary school — and more Central Virginia news.
Nov 21, 2024•9 min
11/20/24 - Dominion’s residential customers could see their bills rise over the next 15 years
Plus: an upcoming vote for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden staffers to unionize, Gov. Glenn Youngkin asking for more federal funding to help aid in recovery efforts in Southwest Virginia and Virginia’s in-state tuition being among the highest in the country.
Nov 20, 2024•6 min
11/19/24 - The city of Richmond sent a letter to VCU Health requesting mediation over a failed development agreement.
What’s at stake in Virginia’s upcoming special elections; the Rappahannock Tribe is now a part of the federal Tribal Historic Preservation Program; Dr. Avula’s first one-on-one interview since the election; 6 acres east of Movieland at Boulevard Square in Richmond will be site of 400 housing units; Ting lays off 40% of its staff.
Nov 19, 2024•7 min
11/18/24 - Where’s Henrico headed?
Plus: a second small nuclear reactor being planned for Virginia; JMU’s collecting oral histories for U.S. veterans; Richmond partners with the Salvation Army on a shelter and training center; Youngkin has a plan for housing; and CoStar CEO considers the future of Swannanoa Golf and Country Club
Nov 18, 2024•7 min
BizSense Beat: November 15, 2024
Two years after opening as a massive indoor entertainment facility, The Park RVA is expanding outdoors; A local developer’s assemblage of derelict buildings in the Museum District may finally see the wrecking ball before year’s end; Restaurateurs Jeremy and Sarah Chapman are preparing to open Steampunk Pizza at 10396 Leadbetter Road in Ashland; The regional arm of the Girl Scouts has secured a former bank branch in Henrico for its new local headquarters; and a national thrift store chain is expa...
Nov 16, 2024•6 min
11/14/24 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s going to be the first Republican governor in Virginia to serve under a Republican President since Jim Gilmore in 2002.
Plus: news about the creation of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County — and other news from across Central Virginia.
Nov 14, 2024•7 min
11/12/24 - Subramanyam will be Virginia’s first Indian American member of Congress
Northern Virginia’s South Asian population is on the rise. And its political representation is catching up. There are now 65,000 South Asian residents in Virginia’s 10th District, according to the Indian American Impact Fund.
Nov 13, 2024•6 min
11/13/24 - Casino development heads to Petersburg
Plus: a new Virginia Department of Education resource hub, figures on Virginia’s opioid overdoses, and other stories. Today’s top audio stories include pieces on a new Virginia Department of Education resource hub, figures on Virginia’s opioid overdoses, and other stories.
Nov 13, 2024•6 min
11/15/24 - When a tree falls in Richmond ...
Street closures ahead of the Richmond Marathon; a Brown v. Board scholarship program could be expanded; Richmond eyes purchase of land in Southside; Chesterfield schools to again discuss trans policies; the Mountain Valley Pipeline was fined about $17K
Nov 11, 2024•8 min
BizSense Beat: November 8, 2024
VCU Health closed on a nearly $10 million purchase of the former Pet Dairy industrial property next door to its planned Athletic Village, and the transformation of a former Museum District prep school into apartments is nearing completion.
Nov 09, 2024•5 min
11/08/24 - The proposed constitutional amendment on this year's ballot to expand a property tax exemption to surviving spouses of all service members who died while serving the country passed overwhelmingly on Tuesday.
Plus: Sen. Mark Warner discusses how Democrats could’ve improved their performance in Virginia during the election; A second data center for Amazon is coming to Louisa County; a new JLARC report highlights issues with the Virginia Department of Health; and other stories.
Nov 08, 2024•7 min
11/7/24 - Mayor Levar Stoney congratulates Avula during joint press conference
Likely Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula and current Mayor Levar Stoney held a joint press conference about the transition; VPM News spoke with University of Richmond Law professor Hank Chambers about the recent Virginia voter purge as part of Election Day special coverage; and other Central Virginia news.
Nov 07, 2024•6 min
11/6/24 - It's the 2024 Election recap!
Today’s top audio stories include a look at our coverage from Election Day, including pieces on big races like the 5th Congressional District race. Plus: Some Richmond voters were unable to amend their ballots after being given the wrong one at the polls; Sen. Mark Warner talks election security; and other stories.
Nov 06, 2024•8 min
11/5/2024 - It’s Election Day! Polls are open starting at 6 a.m., and will be open until 7 p.m.
And tonight, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election starting at 7 p.m. You can find our local coverage on VPM PBS, 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the Northern Neck, 90.1 FM in Southside Virginia and online at VPM.org.
Nov 05, 2024•9 min
11/4/24 - Virginia Republicans rallied with Donald Trump in Salem over the weekend
Also: A little more about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballots, a reminder for college students who wish to vote on Election Day, a fresh spotlight on the 5th Congressional District debate between John McGuire and Gloria Witt — and a look at the 6th Congressional District race from Democrat Ken Mitchell’s camp. Tomorrow night, you can listen to VPM's live coverage of the election starting at 7 p.m. You can find our local coverage on VPM PBS, 88.9 FM in Richmond, 89.1 FM in the North...
Nov 04, 2024•10 min
Policy Matters: October 31, 2024
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
Nov 03, 2024•5 min
BizSense Beat: November 1, 2024
Thalhimer Realty Partners is now the sole lead developer in the Diamond District redevelopment; Dickie's Seafood is closing down and looking to sell its Northside facility; and Shake Shack is coming to Short Pump.
Nov 02, 2024•5 min
11/1/24 - New legacy admissions rules in place at Virginia public colleges
Plus: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discusses City Hall’s follow-up performance review; Chesterfield has a new police chief; Henrico County announces inaugural partners for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and other stories. Today’s top audio stories include a look at Virginia schools’ admissions changes without legacy preference, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney discussing the follow-up performance review for City Hall. It’s also the first day of enrollment for Virginia’s state insurance exchange --...
Nov 01, 2024•8 min
10/31/24 - U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia can continue to remove voters from its rolls.
Plus: Reactions from the governor and the Virginia State Conference President of the NAACP, Rev. Cozy Bailey, on Wednesday's decision; Montpelier’s CEO stepping down; and news from Charlottesville, where the Albemarle Planning Commission met with the Charlottesville Planning Commission for the first time in seven years earlier this week.
Oct 31, 2024•7 min
10/30/24 - Powhatan approves $2.7 billion data center
Plus: Virginia Republicans issued briefs siding with the federal government in the voter purge lawsuit; Election Day is almost here, and Richmond’s registrar is busy preparing; the Jamestown Statehouse received $750K in grant funds for restoration.
Oct 30, 2024•5 min
10/29/24 - Richmond City Council delays vote on real estate tax rate
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the voter purge lawsuit; Donald Trump set to visit Salem Civic Center ahead of Election Day; a change in Medicare coverage expands access to robotic walking devices; and Thalhimer is the lone Diamond District mixed-use developer, according to Loop.
Oct 29, 2024•7 min
10/28/24 - How will Richmond’s next mayor approach climate and sustainability?
The city of Hopewell could extend it’s deal with an outside company to oversee some of its finances; the Shenandoah Planning Commission is set to study expanding access to electric vehicle chargers; Bay scallops disappeared from Virginia waters nearly a century ago, but the population is rebounding. Today’s top audio stories includes a piece on the city of Hopewell looking to extend its deal with an outside company to oversee some of its finances. Plus: The Shenandoah Planning Commission is set ...
Oct 28, 2024•10 min
BizSense Beat: October 25, 2024
With a new Leonard at the till, Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market is headed for growth mode; The city-owned Intermediate Terminal Warehouse is being primed for new life; Virginia Union University released what it says is its final plan for hundreds of new apartments that now calls for preserving the entire century-old structure that once housed the first black hospital in the city; and a Northern Virginia developer’s plan to build a data center complex on the Hanover-Ashland line has achieved the fi...
Oct 26, 2024•5 min
10/25/24 - Ruling expected Friday in federal voter purge case
Richmond is forwarding info on City Council candidate Tavares Floyd to the state inspector general; some Central Virginia early voting locations will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; the Virginia State Crime Commission recommends further, in-depth review of serologist Mary Jane Burton's work — initially reported in the VPM and Story Mechanics podcast Admissible: Shreds of Evidence. Oct. 10–25 is fall pledge season at VPM! Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org...
Oct 25, 2024•8 min
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