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  • 3/17/26 - Henrico County proposes ~$1.4B FY27 budget

    3/17/26 - Henrico County proposes ~$1.4B FY27 budget
    Mar 17 2026
    Read more: Henrico County continues its ‘course of progress’ in FY27 budget Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing (NPR News) Other links: Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority (The New York Times)* Richmond EDA approves deal allowing VCU to play at CarMax Park, but agreement with Squirrels is still required (The Richmonder) Is it time for Virginia to cut back on studies and commissions? Lawmakers are weighing it. (Virginia Mercury) New residents beginning to use old FEI facilities (CBS19) Trammell seeks to end Code Refresh, start new process (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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  • 3/16/26 - General Assembly ends regular session sans budget

    3/16/26 - General Assembly ends regular session sans budget
    Mar 16 2026
    Read more from VPM News: General Assembly gavels out 2026 session without budget agreement Retail market for recreational weed passes Virginia General Assembly A conversation with UVA’s A.D. Carson about ‘Being Dope’ On the agenda: Budget work sessions, Chesterfield administrator candidates Central Virginia school closures, online learning for Monday, March 16 Other links: Richmond installs audible beacon devices to improve pedestrian safety (WRIC) Albemarle County's $724M 2027 budget a step back from spending cliff (The Daily Progress)* *This outlet has a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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  • BizSense Beat: Model Tobacco auction, Richmond budget, HCPS competition

    BizSense Beat: Model Tobacco auction, Richmond budget, HCPS competition
    Mar 14 2026
    VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond's region's top business stories starting with the forced auction of the old Model Tobacco building, Richmond's proposed spending plan and a students from Henrico County sharpening their entrepreneurial skills in Shark-tank-style competition.
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  • 3/13/26 - Virginia lawmakers have not reached a state budget consensus

    3/13/26 - Virginia lawmakers have not reached a state budget consensus
    Mar 13 2026
    Read more VPM News: $2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations Lawmakers weigh adding college employees to collective bargaining expansion General Assembly orders plan to phase out airport PFAS Other links: FBI will investigate fatal ODU campus shooting as a terrorist attack (WHRO News) Audit reveals overspending by Roanoke Police Department (WDBJ) Massive power transmission line planned for Campbell to Culpeper (Cardinal News) Email: 'data incident' takes down internet, other services across Hanover schools (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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  • 3/12/26 - UVA Law students push back on Harmeet Dhillon visit

    3/12/26 - UVA Law students push back on Harmeet Dhillon visit
    Mar 12 2026
    Read more from VPM News: Mayor Danny Avula proposes Richmond’s $3.4B spending plan Chesterfield proposes $1.1B school system budget DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon speaks at UVA Federalist Society event Other links: City backs off ‘Operation Vaporize’ as blowback from vape shop owners intensifies (The Richmonder) Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights (Virginia Mercury) Dorothy McAuliffe, former Virginia first lady, announces congressional campaign (Richmond Times-Dispatch) General Assembly adds district voting system to Virginia Beach's city charter (WHRO News) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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  • 3/11/26 - Virginia voters start weighing in on redistricting amendment

    3/11/26 - Virginia voters start weighing in on redistricting amendment
    Mar 11 2026
    Curious Commonwealth asks: What's the deal with the House of Delegates' ceremonial mace? Virginia voters begin to weigh in on redistricting amendment ICYMI: Chief Justice Cleo Powell formally sworn into Supreme Court of Virginia Other links: Richmond Black Restaurant Experience 'Justice is delayed and denied': How Richmond's late jury lists are derailing criminal trials (WTVR) ‘Grow up’: Former Republican delegate defends civil-rights-themed mailers in redistricting fight (Virginia Mercury) Inside Rappahannock’s court crisis (Rappahannock News) Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* USS Monitor shipwreck off the Outer Banks is mapped in more detail than ever (WHRO News) *This outlet uses a paywall Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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  • 3/10/26 - Senate panel kicks independent gaming commission bill to 2027

    3/10/26 - Senate panel kicks independent gaming commission bill to 2027
    Mar 10 2026
    Read more from VPM News: Virginia Senate panel spikes gambling centralization bill Charlottesville school board greenlights union contract for support staff ICYMI: This week in Central Virginia public meetings Other links: Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent. (The Richmonder) Who’s behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow? A former Hampton GOP delegate. (Virginian-Pilot)* Virginia House approves gun control bills over GOP objections (WTOP) Virginia won’t say which law enforcement agencies are breaking surveillance camera laws (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* Richmond vape shop owner says city shut him down 'for the smallest reason' despite code compliance (WTVR) * This outlet uses a paywall Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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  • 3/9/26 - Virginia Democrats propose more protections for renters

    3/9/26 - Virginia Democrats propose more protections for renters
    Mar 9 2026
    Read more VPM News: Virginia Democrats look to expand window to pay off back rent before eviction Henrico breaks ground on Magellan Parkway extension Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills undermine local authority (VPM News) On the agenda: The week of March 9 in public meetings (VPM News) Other links: On the agenda: The week of March 9 in public meetings (VPM News) Chesterfield supervisors say two state bills undermine local authority (VPM News) City offices, trash collection will close Monday for International Women's Day (The Richmonder) Valley Link seeks community input on proposed transmission line route through central Virginia (Charlottesville Tomorrow) Pentagon eyes Virginia Tech for senior officers in place of ‘woke’ Ivy League (The Roanoke Times)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
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