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State Sen. Aaron Rouse (D–Virginia Beach) speaks to a Senate subcommittee on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the General Assembly Building in Richmond. Rouse, a candidate for lieutenant governor, has discussed the effect of federal budget cuts and layoffs on the campaign trail.

Take a look at this week's top VPM News stories.


    How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians?

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    Shaban Athuman
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    VPM News
    A U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection staffer listens during a press conference on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Barbara Johns Office Building in Richmond, Virginia.

    Have recent federal or local immigration policy changes impacted your life or those around you? Are there challenges or successes in your community related to immigration that need more attention? Do you have a story or tip that could help shed light on how these policies are shaping Virginians’ lives?

    VPM News reporter Keyris Manzanares wants to know more about how federal immigration policy is affecting Virginians.

    Your firsthand experience and insights can help bring important stories to light, but we’re also looking to connect with experts who work closely with immigrant communities: teachers, advocates, faith leaders, attorneys, health care workers and others.

    Your voice matters. Share your thoughts by filling out our form or emailing [email protected]. All information shared with VPM News will be kept confidential.


    BizSense Beat: CSX lawsuit, Goochland County brewery, Virginia Housing

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    A photograph of the Kanawha Canal Bridge.

    BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that recaps the region’s top business stories.

    This week, Mike Platania from BizSense joins host Lyndon German to talk about a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against railroad giant CSX, a Goochland County brewery reopening its doors next month and plans for a new four-story parking deck across from the Allianz Amphitheater.

    Listen in and read more here.

    VPM News is the staff byline for articles and podcasts written and produced by multiple reporters and editors.
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