# Policy Matters: May 28, 2026

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Podcast: [VPM Daily Newscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051)
Published: 2026-05-31T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.vpm.org/tags/policy-matters
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Duration seconds: 293

## Resource

‘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. In this episode we chat with VPAP's Executive Director Cat Anthony about the scuttled redistricting effort, which bills Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed, and data from the end of the lobbying year. You can follow along and stay up to date on the latest developments at vpap.org.

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