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New location for Virginia Public Radio stories Feb 09, 2026

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We are sunsetting the Virginia Public Radio website and stories will no longer be published on this site as of January 28, 2026.

Reporting by Virginia Public Radio contributors and partners continues. We invite you to check out our latest stories published here.

As suspected National Guard shooter faces trial this spring, a local Afghan veteran reflects Jan 28, 2026
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Salih Wafa of Charlottesville (Credit: Christine Kueter)

Amid deportations, visa processing freezes, and the forthcoming trial of an Afghan refugee suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers, an Afghan man living in Central Virginia reflects on his time helping U.S. Special Forces and where his allegiances lie.

Christine Kueter spoke with him.

Virginia Democrats working towards efforts to make voting easier Jan 27, 2026
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Until recently, Virginia was a state where voters had to have a reason to vote early. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the General Assembly is debating ways to make voting easier.

A new push to study Atlantic menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay Jan 27, 2026
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Part of the Omega Protein fishing fleet tied up at Reedville on the Chesapeake Bay. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)

For decades anglers, scientists, conservationists and commercial fishermen have debated whether an Atlantic menhaden industrial fishing fleet is fishing sustainably in the Chesapeake Bay. But without solid data, fishing continues.

This year, there are several new pushes to get those numbers, as Pamela D’Angelo reports.

An assault weapons ban clears one hurdle in the Virginia Senate Jan 26, 2026
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Members of the state Senate are considering a bill that would ban the purchase or sale of assault weapons in Virginia. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.

Virginia lawmakers continue to debate mandatory minimum sentences Jan 26, 2026
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Members of the Virginia General Assembly are debating crime and punishment – including the use of mandatory minimums. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.

Democrats look to limit Virginia agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement Jan 26, 2026
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Even before federal agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen in Minnesota over the weekend, Democrats in Virginia were looking to limit future agreements between federal agencies and state and local law enforcement when immigration is involved. Brad Kutner has this report on efforts made public over the weekend.

Virginia may soon expand collective bargaining rights to local employees, nurses and others Jan 23, 2026
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Labor politics are at the center of a debate over collective bargaining. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.

State lawmakers squabble over the cost of Democrats’ affordability agenda Jan 23, 2026
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Democrats and Republicans across Virginia are divided about affordability. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.

Pope & Schapiro: One week in for the General Assembly and the Spanberger administration Jan 23, 2026
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The new governor and the General Assembly are wrapping up their first full week by preparing for this weekend’s storm.

Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

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