# VPM Daily Newscast

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Author: VPM
Episodes: 1627

## Resource

This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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## Episodes
- [7/30/26 - Virginia’s assault weapons ban will stay on hold through the fall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-30-26-virginia-s-assault-weapons-ban-will-stay-on-hold-through-the-fall) — 2026-07-30T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/29/26 - Chesterfieldians want more transparency from Google, county](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-29-26-chesterfieldians-want-more-transparency-from-google-county) — 2026-07-29T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/28/26 - Referendum committees line up to spend $$$ on constitutional referendums](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-28-26-referendum-committees-line-up-to-spend-on-constitutional-referendums) — 2026-07-28T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/27/26 - Plans underway for new daycare center serving state employees](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-27-26-plans-underway-for-new-daycare-center-serving-state-employees) — 2026-07-27T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/24/26 - Shoosmith cleanup to take 30 years, cost $173 million](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-24-26-shoosmith-cleanup-to-take-30-years-cost-173-million) — 2026-07-24T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/23/26 - Hanover County to consider local cannabis rules](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-23-26-hanover-county-to-consider-local-cannabis-rules) — 2026-07-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/22/26 - Electricity costs for many municipalities have increased](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-22-26-electricity-costs-for-many-municipalities-have-increased) — 2026-07-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/21/26 - Summer camp builds confidence through social skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-21-26-summer-camp-builds-confidence-through-social-skills) — 2026-07-21T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/20/26 - Powhatan recovery home receives settlement after yearslong federal lawsuit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-20-26-powhatan-recovery-home-receives-settlement-after-yearslong-federal-lawsuit) — 2026-07-20T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Richmond International Airport examines long-term goals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-richmond-international-airport-examines-long-term-goals) — 2026-07-18T12:00:00+00:00
- [7/17/26 - Dominion merger filings start 6-month clock on regulatory review](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-17-26-dominion-merger-filings-start-6-month-clock-on-regulatory-review) — 2026-07-17T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/16/26 - Dominion moves ahead with Cumberland natural gas plant](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-16-26-dominion-moves-ahead-with-cumberland-natural-gas-plant) — 2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/15/26 - Why are Hanover County tomatoes famous?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-15-26-why-are-hanover-county-tomatoes-famous) — 2026-07-15T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/14/26 - Who’s running in the 5th Congressional District?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-14-26-who-s-running-in-the-5th-congressional-district) — 2026-07-14T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/13/26 - Democrats respond to DOJ plans to monitor Northern Virginia elections next month](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-13-26-democrats-respond-to-doj-plans-to-monitor-northern-virginia-elections-next-month) — 2026-07-13T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Gilpin Court, Worth Higgins & Associates, Morty's Market & Deli](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-gilpin-court-worth-higgins-associates-morty-s-market-deli) — 2026-07-11T12:00:00+00:00
- [7/10/26 - Virginia Holocaust Museum director on Legacy Portrait Project](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-10-26-virginia-holocaust-museum-director-on-legacy-portrait-project) — 2026-07-10T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/9/26 - Three Republicans are vying to oust US Rep. Eugene Vindman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-9-26-three-republicans-are-vying-to-oust-us-rep-eugene-vindman) — 2026-07-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/8/26 - Richmond Public Schools still facing budget gap](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-8-26-richmond-public-schools-still-facing-budget-gap) — 2026-07-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/7/26 - State budget includes $15M for long-awaited Richmond Coliseum demolition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-7-26-state-budget-includes-15m-for-long-awaited-richmond-coliseum-demolition) — 2026-07-07T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/6/26 - Virginia's budget includes $15M for Richmond Coliseum demolition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-6-26-virginia-s-budget-includes-15m-for-richmond-coliseum-demolition) — 2026-07-06T09:00:00+00:00
- [Policy Matters: July 2, 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/policy-matters-july-2-2026) — 2026-07-05T12:00:00+00:00
- [7/3/26 - Virginia celebrates American independence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-3-26-virginia-celebrates-american-independence) — 2026-07-03T09:00:00+00:00
- [7/2/26 - Richmond area residents asked to conserve water](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-2-26-richmond-area-residents-asked-to-conserve-water) — 2026-07-02T10:00:00+00:00
- [7/1/26 - Virginia returns to RGGI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/7-1-26-virginia-returns-to-rggi) — 2026-07-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/30/26 - Virginia’s governor and lawmakers come to budget agreement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-30-26-virginia-s-governor-and-lawmakers-come-to-budget-agreement) — 2026-06-30T09:00:00+00:00
- [06/29/26 - State lawmakers back in Richmond to resolve budget amendments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/06-29-26-state-lawmakers-back-in-richmond-to-resolve-budget-amendments) — 2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00
- [6/26/26 - State budget eliminates waitlist for government-subsidized childcare](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-26-26-state-budget-eliminates-waitlist-for-government-subsidized-childcare) — 2026-06-26T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/25/26 - Richmond Public Schools, union reach impasse on collective bargaining](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-25-26-richmond-public-schools-union-reach-impasse-on-collective-bargaining) — 2026-06-25T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/24/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Where did that Oregon Hill bear come from?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-24-26-curious-commonwealth-asks-where-did-that-oregon-hill-bear-come-from) — 2026-06-24T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/23/26 - Virginia lawmakers approve the state’s budget](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-23-26-virginia-lawmakers-approve-the-state-s-budget) — 2026-06-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/22/26 - General Assembly reaches $207B budget deal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-22-26-general-assembly-reaches-207b-budget-deal) — 2026-06-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Short Pump, Amazon, Joyfield Flats, Dutch Bros](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-short-pump-amazon-joyfield-flats-dutch-bros) — 2026-06-20T12:00:00+00:00
- [6/18/26 - Early voting begins today for most of Virginia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-18-26-early-voting-begins-today-for-most-of-virginia) — 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/17/26 - General Assembly, Gov. Spanberger add retail weed to state budget](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-17-26-general-assembly-gov-spanberger-add-retail-weed-to-state-budget) — 2026-06-17T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/16/26 - UVA Health names new hospital CEO](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-16-26-uva-health-names-new-hospital-ceo) — 2026-06-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/15/26 - Virginia House posts state budget draft](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-15-26-virginia-house-posts-state-budget-draft) — 2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Greyhound Station, Innsbrook housing, Buskey Cider](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-greyhound-station-innsbrook-housing-buskey-cider) — 2026-06-13T12:00:00+00:00
- [6/12/2026 - State regulators get six months to review Dominion–NextEra deal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-12-2026-state-regulators-get-six-months-to-review-dominion-nextera-deal) — 2026-06-12T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/11/26 - Mussels return to South Anna River after 200 years](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-11-26-mussels-return-to-south-anna-river-after-200-years) — 2026-06-11T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/10/26 - Cultural study to examine 2 historic African American burial sites in Richmond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-10-26-cultural-study-to-examine-2-historic-african-american-burial-sites-in-richmond) — 2026-06-10T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/9/26 - Chesterfield landfill cleanup cost could top $170M](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-9-26-chesterfield-landfill-cleanup-cost-could-top-170m) — 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/8/26 - Richmond pauses new Woodville ES building](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-8-26-richmond-pauses-new-woodville-es-building) — 2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Diamond District dispute, Fortune 500, Lady Chiller](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-diamond-district-dispute-fortune-500-lady-chiller) — 2026-06-06T12:00:00+00:00
- [6/5/26 - Judge halts universal background checks on Virginia private gun sales](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-5-26-judge-halts-universal-background-checks-on-virginia-private-gun-sales) — 2026-06-05T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/4/26 - Retail cannabis in Virginia could still become reality](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-4-26-retail-cannabis-in-virginia-could-still-become-reality) — 2026-06-04T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/3/26 - Voting rights restoration stuck in limbo for some convicted felons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-3-26-voting-rights-restoration-stuck-in-limbo-for-some-convicted-felons) — 2026-06-03T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/2/26 - Hanover supervisors veto large data center project](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-2-26-hanover-supervisors-veto-large-data-center-project) — 2026-06-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [6/1/26 - Virginia Tech’s BOV set to meet after rector refuses Spanberger’s request to resign](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/6-1-26-virginia-tech-s-bov-set-to-meet-after-rector-refuses-spanberger-s-request-to-resign) — 2026-06-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [Policy Matters: May 28, 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/policy-matters-may-28-2026) — 2026-05-31T12:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Diamond District, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Field Trip Bikes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-diamond-district-swift-creek-mill-theatre-field-trip-bikes) — 2026-05-30T12:00:00+00:00
- [5/29/26 - Spanberger ousts head of Virginia Tech’s BOV](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-29-26-spanberger-ousts-head-of-virginia-tech-s-bov) — 2026-05-29T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/28/26 - New work requirements disqualify many for food stamp benefits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-28-26-new-work-requirements-disqualify-many-for-food-stamp-benefits) — 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/27/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why was Colonial Beach known as “Las Vegas on the Potomac”?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-27-26-curious-commonwealth-asks-why-was-colonial-beach-known-as-las-vegas-on-the-potomac) — 2026-05-27T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/26/26 - Novel set in 2020 Richmond explores change during social unrest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-26-26-novel-set-in-2020-richmond-explores-change-during-social-unrest) — 2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/25/26 - Cville Tulips builds community with resettled Afghan, Syrian women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-25-26-cville-tulips-builds-community-with-resettled-afghan-syrian-women) — 2026-05-25T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Recreational marijuana in Virginia, Dominion merger, Shamin Hotels](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-recreational-marijuana-in-virginia-dominion-merger-shamin-hotels) — 2026-05-23T12:00:00+00:00
- [5/22/26 - Chickahominy Nation plans new child care center in Charles City County](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-22-26-chickahominy-nation-plans-new-child-care-center-in-charles-city-county) — 2026-05-22T12:51:00+00:00
- [5/21/26 - Richmond mayor wants to ease local immigration fears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-21-26-richmond-mayor-wants-to-ease-local-immigration-fears) — 2026-05-21T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/20/26 - Gov. Spanberger vetoes retail marijuana market](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-20-26-gov-spanberger-vetoes-retail-marijuana-market) — 2026-05-20T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/19/26 - NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion Energy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-19-26-nextera-energy-to-acquire-dominion-energy) — 2026-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/18/26 - Spanberger’s collective bargaining veto tests relationship with labor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-18-26-spanberger-s-collective-bargaining-veto-tests-relationship-with-labor) — 2026-05-18T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Richmond Free Press building, Timber Pizza, Stella's Grocery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-richmond-free-press-building-timber-pizza-stella-s-grocery) — 2026-05-16T12:00:00+00:00
- [5/15/26 - A measles outbreak in Buckingham County](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-15-26-a-measles-outbreak-in-buckingham-county) — 2026-05-15T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/14/26 - Richmond School Board authorizes Commerce Road land sale](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-14-26-richmond-school-board-authorizes-commerce-road-land-sale) — 2026-05-14T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/13/26 - Richmond City Council passes a budget](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-13-26-richmond-city-council-passes-a-budget) — 2026-05-13T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/12/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs paid family and medical leave program into law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-12-26-gov-abigail-spanberger-signs-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program-into-law) — 2026-05-12T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/11/26 - Virginia Democrats ask SCOVA to halt redistricting order](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-11-26-virginia-democrats-ask-scova-to-halt-redistricting-order) — 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/8/26 - Questions remain around FBI search linked to Sen. L. Louise Lucas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-8-26-questions-remain-around-fbi-search-linked-to-sen-l-louise-lucas) — 2026-05-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/7/26 - FBI raid targets Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-7-26-fbi-raid-targets-sen-louise-lucas-portsmouth-business) — 2026-05-07T11:02:00+00:00
- [5/6/26 - It’s Bike Month in Richmond!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-6-26-it-s-bike-month-in-richmond) — 2026-05-06T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/5/26 - Chesterfield County students show off generative artificial intelligence at science fair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-5-26-chesterfield-county-students-show-off-generative-artificial-intelligence-at-science-fair) — 2026-05-05T09:00:00+00:00
- [5/4/26 - Spirit Airlines shuts down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-4-26-spirit-airlines-shuts-down) — 2026-05-04T09:00:00+00:00
- [Policy Matters: April 30, 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/policy-matters-april-30-2026) — 2026-05-03T12:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: RIC lounge, Common House rebrand, Best Products](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-ric-lounge-common-house-rebrand-best-products) — 2026-05-02T12:00:00+00:00
- [5/1/26 - New data details the rise of Virginia’s immigration arrests](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/5-1-26-new-data-details-the-rise-of-virginia-s-immigration-arrests) — 2026-05-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/30/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why doesn’t Virginia have universal preschool?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-30-26-curious-commonwealth-asks-why-doesn-t-virginia-have-universal-preschool) — 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/29/26 - Richmond’s budget brings expected pay increases for city employees](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-29-26-richmond-s-budget-brings-expected-pay-increases-for-city-employees) — 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/28/26 - Supreme Court of Virginia hears redistricting case](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-28-26-supreme-court-of-virginia-hears-redistricting-case) — 2026-04-28T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/27/26 - VCU board unanimously approves memorial](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-27-26-vcu-board-unanimously-approves-memorial) — 2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Virginia's marijuana market, Stone Brewing Co., Richard’s Rendezvous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-virginia-s-marijuana-market-stone-brewing-co-richard-s-rendezvous) — 2026-04-25T12:00:00+00:00
- [4/24/26 - Virginia’s budget talks are at a meme-worthy standstill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-24-26-virginia-s-budget-talks-are-at-a-meme-worthy-standstill) — 2026-04-24T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/23/26 - General Assembly says No to major Spanberger amendments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-23-26-general-assembly-says-no-to-major-spanberger-amendments) — 2026-04-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/22/26 - Yes wins: Voters amend Virginia Constitution](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-22-26-yes-wins-voters-amend-virginia-constitution) — 2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/21/26 - Virginia politicians make final cases for/against redistricting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-21-26-virginia-politicians-make-final-cases-for-against-redistricting) — 2026-04-21T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/20/26 - Gov. Spanberger signs bills on gun safety, joins the popular vote compact](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-20-26-gov-spanberger-signs-bills-on-gun-safety-joins-the-popular-vote-compact) — 2026-04-20T09:00:00+00:00
- [BizSense Beat: Virginia's recreational marijuana market, new liquor laws](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/bizsense-beat-virginia-s-recreational-marijuana-market-new-liquor-laws) — 2026-04-18T13:00:00+00:00
- [4/17/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger rewrote legislation over legal recreational cannabis sales in Virginia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-17-26-gov-abigail-spanberger-rewrote-legislation-over-legal-recreational-cannabis-sales-in-virginia) — 2026-04-17T09:00:00+00:00
- [4/16/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger takes aim at utility costs in bill amendments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051/4-16-26-gov-abigail-spanberger-takes-aim-at-utility-costs-in-bill-amendments) — 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00

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