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Read more from VPM News:  Project Peanut hit with second environmental violation notice  Proposed tax hikes for school construction meet mixed results across Virginia    Other links:  RRHA settles class-action suit over rent waivers for poorest tenants (The Richmonder)  With forces in the Middle East, Navy Expeditionary Forces has a new name but the same diverse mission (WHRO News)  Va. study: Serious issues at many assisted living facilities and 90% of home care services haven't been inspected in years (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  GOP lawmaker seeks Senate investigation, possible expulsion of Sen. Louise Lucas (Virginia Mercury)  Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi finds comfort — and purpose — in knitting (Virginia Scope)  *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:  Charlottesville residents push for zoning updates to protect Black neighborhoods  Virginia State University has historic fall enrollment  On the agenda: Gilpin Court partnership, Henrico marijuana amendments  SPEECH: Rep. John McGuire wins reelection in VA-05 (YouTube)  SPEECH: VA-01 Congresswoman-elect Shannon Taylor (YouTube)    Other links:  Richmond gets eight new opportunity zones (Richmonder)  Albemarle County School Board to host two more town halls in early November (Charlottesville Tomorrow)  Norfolk’s cash-strapped housing authority can’t keep up with maintenance, leaving residents in dangerous conditions (WHRO)  Children’s Ombudsman warned of CPS ‘roadblocks’ at youth psych facility (WTVR)   Virginia ripped up its gay marriage ban. They remember when it passed. (Washington Post)*  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local news.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a heap of changes coming to Richmond's restaurant scene and a winter-festival coming to CarMax Park.

More from VPM News:  Dominion CEO Bob Blue defends NextEra merger deal  John McGuire holds off Tom Perriello in 5th Congressional District  Taylor unseats GOP stalwart Rob Wittman in 1st Congressional District  WATCH: Democrat Taylor defeats Wittman in VA-01 (YouTube)   Other links:  Radar mapping project reveals hidden history of Newtown Cemetery (WMRA)  Some of Virginia’s congressional delegation could hold powerful positions in the new Congress (Radio IQ)  Colonial Downs to remain Kentucky Derby qualifier for 2027 (WRIC)  In first year, Richmond’s Civilian Review Board looked at 4 police conduct cases (The Richmonder)  Hanover's drunk raccoon is now funding body cameras (Axios Richmond)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local news and stories. 

More from VPM News:  How Richmond City handles votes after the polls close  Jackie McDonnough wins Richmond School Board special election  WATCH: McDonnough defeats Holton in Richmond school board upset (YouTube)  1st District’s Taylor–Wittman outcome still too close to call Wednesday  John McGuire still leads Tom Perriello in 5th Congressional District  Chesterfield voters send Brady to school board, confirm Hylton as Dale supervisor  WATCH: Gov. Spanberger on election night wins (YouTube)  Other links:  Harrisonburg election officials handle snag counting 87 ballots (WMRA)   Flock will not reimburse Henrico for removal of more than 120 cameras (WRIC)  Spanberger: election validates Virginia Democrats' policies (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*  A jury ordered Richmond to pay $2M to a man who fell after a library railing broke. Now the city’s insurer is suing Richmond. (The Richmonder)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local news and stories. 

Read more from the Virginia Elections Collaborative:  Virginia voters sign off on all 3 constitutional amendments (VPM News)  Warner wins handily in what he says will be his last term in the US Senate (Radio IQ)  Luria declares victory in 2nd Congressional District, taking back seat she lost in 2022 (WHRO)  Jennifer McClellan wins reelection in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District (VPM News)  Cline defeats Macy in Virginia's 6th District (Radio IQ)  Eugene Vindman wins reelection in Virginia’s 7th District (VPM News)  Voters elect new leadership in DC, while Northern Virginia sticks with familiar candidates (WAMU)  Gregory Six wins special election to remain Hanover County sheriff (VPM News)  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local news and stories.

More from VPM News and the Virginia Voter Guide:  How to Vote in Virginia on Election Day 2026  Congress, amendments, taxes: Election referendums up and down Virginians’ ballots  Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic  How does Ballot Question 1 affect Virginia’s abortion regulations?  Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on gender  Ballot Question 3 is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions  WATCH: Election Day in Virginia (YouTube)  WATCH: Amending Virginia (YouTube)    More from the Virginia Elections Collaborative:  Breaking down US Senate race: Mizusawa hoping to unseat Warner, who's seeking his last term (Radio IQ)  Virginia Republicans, Democrats offer last push for same-sex marriage amendment (Radio IQ)  Sales tax for school construction on the ballot in many Virginia localities (WMRA)  Women in Hampton Roads talk about what it was like living without the rights they have today (WHRO)  No one filed to run in a special Isle of Wight election. What happens now? (WHRO)  The 2026 midterm elections in D.C., Maryland and Virginia (WAMU)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local news and stories. 

More from VPM News:  Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace now open for 2027 enrollment  Federal election monitors will be in Charlottesville on Election Day  On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings  RPS cybersecurity incident puts daily routines, college plans on hold for students  WATCH: Federal Agents at Virginia Polls (YouTube)  ICYMI: Was There a Vampire in RVA? (YouTube)    Other links:  Electoral board says no to feds, civil rights groups who wanted to monitor Virginia Beach voting (WHRO)  Henrico crews remove all Flock cameras after Flock becomes ‘non-responsive’ (12 On Your Side)  We talked to veterans in a competitive House district. Here’s what they said. (The Washington Post)*  Should voters raise the sales tax to fund school maintenance? (The Richmonder)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local news and stories.

‘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 talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about the upcoming elections, state and local ballot initiatives, and take a look at candidate fundraising this election season.

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the ongoing redesign plans at Richmond International Airport, Google's plans for Goochland County, Sheltering Arms moving into Regency, a Charlottesville chocolate maker's most recent business acquisition.