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2026 General Assembly Coverage Continues Through April

VPM's General Assembly Coverage

Reporting, interviews, and explainers on decisions coming out of Richmond — and what they mean for people and communities across Virginia.

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Stacey Carroll: Virginia needs ‘innovative ways’ to deal with federal cuts

Why did she decide to run? "I got tired of cussing at the TV."

Leslie Mehta: Affordability is the name of the game

"The devil is going to be in the details."

Lindsey Dougherty: Virginia needs investment in housing and infrastructure

People "deserve … to be able to live in the communities where they work."

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Stacey Carroll: Virginia needs ‘innovative ways’ to deal with federal cuts

January 5, 2026 • Jahd Khalil

Why did she decide to run? "I got tired of cussing at the TV."

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Leslie Mehta: Affordability is the name of the game

January 5, 2026 • Jahd Khalil

"The devil is going to be in the details."

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Lindsey Dougherty: Virginia needs investment in housing and infrastructure

January 5, 2026 • Billy Shields

People "deserve … to be able to live in the communities where they work."

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May Nivar: Maintaining Virginia’s way of life while encouraging growth

January 5, 2026 • Lyndon German

"I feel like I have the lived experiences to better represent this district."

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John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis

January 5, 2026 • Jahd Khalil

Northern Virginia data centers "sometimes run up right into people's backyards."

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House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members’ child care costs in 2026

January 5, 2026 • Megan Pauly

Last year, the House became the first US legislative body to cover child care costs.

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Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026

January 5, 2026 • Patrick Larsen

Abigail Spanberger has offered six energy-related policies.

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Art & Culture

Arts and Culture

Beethoven Sonatas with the Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia

The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia presents a concert of sonatas for cello and piano on period instruments this weekend. James Wilson and Carsten Schmidt talk about the program...

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Virginia Opera presents Rossini’s “Cinderella”

Virginia Opera is back in town this weekend with their production of...

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Symphony Series preview: violinist Francesco Dego returns to Richmond

The Richmond Symphony will be joined by Francesca Dego this weekend for...

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The Richmond Pops Band performs their annual Veterans Day concert

The Richmond Pops Band is presenting their annual concert paying tribute to...

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2025-26 Richmond Symphony season preview

The Richmond Symphony opened the new season in September. Music Director Valentina...