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Read more from VPM News: State budget would eliminate Child Care Subsidy Program waitlist New regulations beef up data centers’ required water use reporting Other links: An exodus at the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia (The Roanoke Times)* Va. budget bill would allocate $7 million towards homeless services in Charlottesville (29News) Henrico 'keeping an eye on' low James River levels amid statewide drought warning (Henrico Citizen) Background checks for private firearm sales to resume July 1 (Cardinal News) Measles outbreak expands to include Cumberland (WRIC) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

More from VPM News: Curious Commonwealth asks: Are bears living among Virginians? Virginia spent millions before shutting down child support system project Chesterfield taps Kalamazoo’s Kevin Catlin for county leadership Other links: Richmond conservation group buys last piece of Mayo Island, plans to transform site move forward (WRIC) “It’s just so heart-wrenching”: Luray pastor speaks out after recent ICE arrests (29News) 100K tons of rubble from HRBT expansion will go onto artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay (WHRO) Demo underway on Sports Backers Stadium, clearing way for Diamond District (Richmond BizSense)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more from VPM News: Lawmakers reach two-year, $207B budget compromise On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings Other links: WATCH: The 1944 Student Bus Protest that Challenged Jim Crow (NOVA Parks) Norfolk channel reaches 55-foot depth, making it the East Coast's deepest port (WHRO News) Albemarle County Public Schools finalizes severance with former superintendent (29 News) City Hall is making its own news, and paying the RTD to distribute it (The Richmonder) Delegate Kent Highlights Legislative Wins (News on the Neck) County plans new Revolutionary War memorial for America 250 celebration (The Prince William Times)* New CEO: Goochland-based CarMax is growing again, but the fix isn't finished (The 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.

Read more from VPM News: Two VCU medical school students push for expanded childcare access Virginia tribes unite to protect Henrico birthplace of Chief Powhatan Who's running in Virginia's 1st Congressional District in 2026? Who's running in Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2026? Other links: Two more city properties, including former school once earmarked for Planned Parenthood, could be surplused for affordable housing (The Richmonder) Plans for new hospice in Southwest Virginia halted by federal Medicare freeze (Cardinal News) Baby giraffes found safe after disappearing from Natural Bridge Zoo (WDBJ) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

Read more from VPM News: Who’s running in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in 2026? Who’s running in Virginia’s 7th congressional District in 2026? Who in Virginia is running for US Senate in 2026? ICYMI: VPM was at SailFest! (Instagram) Other links: Uwill Mental Health Wellness – Carter G. Woodson Middle School Uwill Mental Health Wellness – Hopewell High SchoolIndian Health Service payment delays are limiting dental care for Native American patients (WHRO News) Republicans throw out results of Lynchburg firehouse primary that picked council nominees (Cardinal News) Lavender Hill owner sues city, City Council over SUP denial (The Richmonder) Morale on decline within Albemarle County Police Department, survey says (The Daily Progress)* Police find grenades, cannonball in home of Chesterfield man accused of killing police K-9 (WRIC) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the long-awaited demolition of Richmond's Greyhound station, plans for a housing development in Henrico County and a changing of the guard at Buskey Cider.

‘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.

Plus: A look at how Henrico County groups are trying to slow the growth of invasive plant species. Read more from VPM News: A growing invasion: Henrico’s effort to track and contain invasive plants Federal nutrition benefit cuts hit Charlottesville's immigrant communities hard Gov. Spanberger ousts Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich Other links: After years of no penalties, Richmond DPU wants the power to fine stormwater violations (The Richmonder) One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget (Cville Right Now) Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul (Virginia Mercury) As data centers boom, Virginians breathe the exhaust of 10,000 diesel generators (The Washington Post)* *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.