Coal Emissions, Public Housing, and High School Reshuffling
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
James Libresco of Theogony, covering the difficulties around Alexandria's City High School's four-campus system--and the school district's new policy mandating Theogony's articles be approved by administration.
Charles Paullin of Inside Climate News, covering President Trump's exemptions for coal emissions, including Dominion Energy.
Whittney Evans of VPM, covering the failed attempt to privatize Gilpin Court, Richmond's largest public housing complex.
Plus struggles to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, a staffing shortage at Virginia's only youth prison, and a rushed vote to transform Alexandria's K-8 system.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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Special Edition: The Latest Campaign Finance Numbers
In this special episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by Ben Tribbett of Pocket Aces Consulting, and Jeff Ryer, former spokesman for the House and Senate Republicans, to break down the latest campaign finance disclosures for the candidates in Virginia's statewide and local races.
VPAP: Q1 Campaign Finance Reports
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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46:32
Research Cuts, TSA Picketing, and the Bills That Passed
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Sage Tanguay of the Bold Dominion podcast, covering some niche bills passed during the latest General Assembly session.
Michael O'Connor of the Virginia Dogwood, covering Richmond TSA workers picketing to get their union back from the Trump Administration.
Nathaniel Cline of the Virginia Mercury, covering federal cuts to Virginia's research colleges.
Plus local relief for federal workers, railroad infrastructure, and the relationship between journalists and academia.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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Budget Dispute, Filing Deadlines, and the Virginia Supreme Court
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Kate Seltzer of the Virginian-Pilot, covering the latest on the filings for the fall ballot.
Joe Dodson of Courthouse News, covering a Virginia Supreme Court ruling an officer not liable for the attempted suicide of a detainee.
Jahd Khalil of VPM, covering Virginia's budget and the dispute over the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Plus speeches in the General Assembly, judicial controversy, and Virginia's relationship with native tribes in the state.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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Unemployment Claims, Health Department Cuts, and Record-Setting Veto Numbers
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Karri Peifer of Axios, covering the rising number of unemployment claims in Virginia.
Cameron Thompson of WTVR, covering Governor Youngkin's record-setting number of vetoes pushed through last week (and VPAP has visualized the numbers)
Chris Suarez of VPM, covering $425 million cut to the Virginia Department of Health as the federal government pulls grant funding for COVID-related programs.
Plus 23andMe goes bankrupt, pop-up wrestling matches, and Virginia's state songs.
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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration between VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope, and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps. The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the Commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.
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