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Brad Kutner

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Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. I cover the capital in Richmond. Email me: BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com

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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
NEW from me: Virginia's candidates for governor on guns, trans issues and campaign enthusiasm #VAGov #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
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Virginia's candidates for governor on guns, trans issues and campaign enthusiasm
Virginia’s election is less than three weeks away. Brad Kutner spent some time with the candidates for the state’s highest office.
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Goad (Legal Expert) @goad.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Time for another meeting of the JOINT Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market. The final meeting is in December where the commission will make its recommendations for new legislation.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
NEW from me: State report on Virginia Community Colleges raises 'demographic cliff' questions #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
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State report on Virginia Community Colleges raises 'demographic cliff' questions
The so-called “demographic cliff” will, according to researchers, see new 18-year-olds drop by about 15% by the end of the 2030s.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Transgender people made headlines in Loudoun County almost 100 years before becoming a political topic #valeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-09...
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Transgender people made headlines in Loudoun County almost 100 years before becoming a political topic
"We do have a history, all of us, in all parts of Virginia,” historian Charles Ford said.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
NEW from me: Virginia’s housing shortage looks grim, but builders and developers say incremental change will help www.wvtf.org/news/2025-07...
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Virginia’s housing shortage looks grim, but builders and developers say incremental change will help
“What we’re seeing is economic factors around competitiveness that are putting us at a disadvantage,” Martin Johnson with Virginia Realtors said after a meeting of the Virginia Housing Commission.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
NEW from me: #valeg report shows Hanover County leads Virginia with most removed books @marcussimon.com www.wvtf.org/news/2025-07...
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State report: Hanover County leads Virginia with most removed books
About two-thirds of the over 90 Virginia school divisions that responded to the survey did not remove any books from their school libraries.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Good morning #VALeg! JLARC is meeting this AM after doing a survey on "School Library Book Removals" I'm covering from home, story later, but here's some notable graphs👇 (Congrats to Hanover County for having the most banned books.) @marcussimon.com @vademocrats.bsky.social
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Marcus @mrmrmrva.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Brad asking me to do something while I’m eating my salad and blasting Charli - Track 10
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says 2,500 'violent illegals' arrested. But ICE data, advocates say otherwise #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-07...
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Youngkin says 2,500 'violent illegals' arrested. But ICE data, advocates say otherwise
Recent reporting showed roughly half of those being kept in migrant detention at Virginia’s two Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, facilities have no criminal history.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
NEW from me: #VALeg's #LGBTQ Caucus reacts to first openly gay candidate for statewide office @pwcdanica.bsky.social @henson4virginia.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-06...
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Virginia’s LGBTQ Caucus reacts to first openly gay candidate for statewide office
“There are days where you’re frustrated with what’s happening in D.C. and Congress, but it reignites the fire of why it's important to elect people who are willing to fight for you,” Delegate Rozia He...
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Delegates reflect on potential federal moratorium on state-level AI regulation #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-06...
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Virginia Delegates reflect on potential federal moratorium on state-level AI regulation
“If we don’t have the ability as a state to regulate [AI], that’s a problem,” Delegate Michelle Maldonado said.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
NEW from me: What's ahead for Virginia colleges if Trump targets international students? #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-06...
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What's ahead for Virginia colleges if Trump targets international students?
According to the Association of International Educators, international students contributed over $800 million dollars to Virginia colleges in 2023 and over $43 billion nationally.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
@vademocrats.bsky.social beat early primary voting record #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-06...
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Virginia Democrats beat early primary voting record
Returning primary ballots via mail has been the preferred method for 2025 primary voters so far.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
NEW from me: After big changes in Virginia's child care industry, candidates for governor offer more fixes #VALeg @abigailspanberger.com www.wvtf.org/news/2025-06...
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After big changes in Virginia's child care industry, candidates for governor offer more fixes
While accessibility and quality have both increased thanks to record state spending, the two candidates for governor have their own ideas to meet persisting child care challenges.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
NEW from me: As Governor Glenn Youngkin lionizes ICE's removal of hundreds from Virginia, a state law offers "hope" for U.S. born children of parents facing deportation #VALeg @creighdeeds.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-06...
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Virginia law offers "hope" for U.S. born children of parents facing deportation
“The reality is people in a sad situation are made even sadder when they consider the uncertainty of their children's lives,” Senator Creigh Deeds told Radio IQ.
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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
The former Attorney General of Virginia could be nominated by the Governor for an appointment to the Potato Board and would still not receive the 21 votes needed for confirmation by the Senate of Virginia. Let freedom ring, Virtus…
The Seal of Virginia, which apparently then-Attorney General Ken Cuccinell considered in 2010 to be icky for public observation.

“When Cuccinelli gave his staffers lapel pins of the seal, it was a rendition modified for modesty with Virtus wearing an armored breastplate over both breasts…”
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/cuccinelli-censors-virginia-seal/1866897/?amp=1
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
NEW from me: Richmond’s @vmfamuseum is only East Coast location for Frida Kahlo exhibit and it's a powerful glimpse into the life of one of North America's most famous artists. www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Richmond’s VMFA is only East Coast location for Frida Kahlo exhibit
Kahlo's work stays relevant in the face of today’s embrace of celebrity and trauma.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Democrats on track to smash primary early voting record #VALeg #va2025 @vademocrats.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Virginia Democrats on track to smash primary early voting record
There’s still three more weeks of early voting left to go. Many localities will also open early in-person voting locations, where a majority of early votes take place.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
NEW from me: Democratic leadership signals willingness to reexamine Virginia Clean Economy Act #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Democratic leadership signals willingness to reexamine Virginia Clean Economy Act
“We went a long while with more supply than we had demand, now it's flipped upside down," House Speaker Don Scott noted.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
NEW from me: Spanberger faces opposition, open minds while pitching healthcare cost plans @abigailspanberger.com www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Spanberger faces opposition, open minds while pitching healthcare cost plans
The former congresswoman was in Hanover County to talk about her plans to address healthcare costs. But she touched on why she first ran for Congress back in 2017, specifically when then-Congressman D...
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
NEW from me: Virginia gubernatorial hopefuls share their housing ideas as Commonwealth struggles with supply #VALeg @abigailspanberger.com @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Virginia gubernatorial hopefuls share their housing ideas as Commonwealth struggles with supply
Local authority over residential zoning and poor market conditions have contributed to a nationwide problem for housing stock, but some states are taking action to change things.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
NEW from me: These non-traditional candidates say they represent the evolving politics of Virginia #valeg @mattroyer.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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These non-traditional candidates say they represent the evolving politics of Virginia
Both Hailey Dollar and Yvonne Rorrer are facing down what might have been campaign ending scandals just a few years ago.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
NEW from me: Virginia gubernatorial hopefuls share their housing ideas as Commonwealth struggles with supply #VALeg @abigailspanberger.com @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Virginia gubernatorial hopefuls share their housing ideas as Commonwealth struggles with supply
Local authority over residential zoning and poor market conditions have contributed to a nationwide problem for housing stock, but some states are taking action to change things.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
NEW from me: These non-traditional candidates say they represent the evolving politics of Virginia #valeg @mattroyer.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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These non-traditional candidates say they represent the evolving politics of Virginia
Both Hailey Dollar and Yvonne Rorrer are facing down what might have been campaign ending scandals just a few years ago.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Some short term Trump tariff impacts on Virginia businesses explored in this story - but business owners are staying optimistic. #valeg
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
NEW from me: Trump-China tariff reductions welcomed by Virginia businesses #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Trump-China tariff reductions welcomed by Virginia businesses
The tariff reductions are temporary, but they couldn’t have come soon enough for many business owners.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
NEW from me: Virginia governor’s rights restoration authority debated at federal appeals court #valeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Virginia governor’s rights restoration authority debated at federal appeals court
George Watkins, a former felon who had his restoration request denied by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, challenged the process in federal court as unconstitutional.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
NEW from me: Alexandria City Public Schools debates future policy for student journalists www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Alexandria City Public Schools debates future policy for student journalists
Alexandria City High School students who run the over 70-year-old Theogony newspaper say the school should adopt a less restrictive policy.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
NEW from me: Youngkin vetoes Confederate tax break roll back, but 1A scholar says that might be best www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Youngkin vetoes Confederate tax break roll back, but 1A scholar says that might be best
Del. Alex Askew’s effort passed the 2025 session along party lines, but Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed it over the weekend saying, “narrowly targeting specific organizations to gain or lose such tax e...
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Governor signs 2025 budget with ‘cushion’ for Trump ‘disruptions;’ capitulates on Reid #valeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-05...
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Governor Youngkin signs 2025 budget with ‘cushion’ for Trump ‘disruptions;’ capitulates on Reid
The governor took budgetary actions Friday, while also trying to calm nerves about Republican Lieutenant Governor Nominee John Reid.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
NEW from me: New reports suggest U.S., Virginia economies are slowing #valeg @abigailspanberger.com www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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New reports suggest U.S., Virginia economies are slowing
Virginia’s economy is on track to contract by the end of 2025, and new numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed the U.S. economy declined in the first quarter of 2025.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Republicans split on support for openly gay LG candidate #VALeg Among those backing Reid, #VA09's Morgan Griffith who noted Reid's father helped him get elected to congress (h/t @cardinalnews.org) www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia Republicans split on support for LG candidate
John Reid doubled down on his intention to stay in the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s race despite calls from some in his party to step down.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
NEW from me: Report: Virginia hospitals see rising addiction diagnosis, increased workforce demand #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Report: Virginia hospitals see rising addiction diagnosis, increased workforce demand
The increased demand reflects a better understanding of addiction in the shadow of increased substance abuse during the pandemic.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Republicans split on support for openly gay LG candidate #VALeg Among those backing Reid, #VA09's Morgan Griffith who noted Reid's father helped him get elected to congress (h/t @cardinalnews.org) www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia Republicans split on support for LG candidate
John Reid doubled down on his intention to stay in the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s race despite calls from some in his party to step down.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
NEW from me: Report: Virginia hospitals see rising addiction diagnosis, increased workforce demand #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Report: Virginia hospitals see rising addiction diagnosis, increased workforce demand
The increased demand reflects a better understanding of addiction in the shadow of increased substance abuse during the pandemic.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
NEW from me: "I'm not backing down" Virginia GOP LG candidate denies link to porn account, refuses to step down after request from Youngkin www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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"I'm not backing down" Virginia GOP LG candidate denies link to porn account, refuses to step down after request from Youngkin
The since-deleted Tumblr account reportedly showed graphic sexual images of other people but not John Reid himself.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
NEW from me: Youngkin backs Trump’s tariff plans at Virginia Ag Trade Conference #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Youngkin backs Trump’s tariff plans at Virginia Ag Trade Conference
“India today is a large importer of other people’s soybeans," Youngkin said. "They should be Virginians’.”
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Virginia GOP chair tells me he hopes Trump, Musk spend and campaign in Virginia. @vademocrats.bsky.social chair tells me he hopes they do too.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
NEW from me: Richmond area businesses feel the uncertainty in Trump’s economy www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Richmond area businesses feel the uncertainty in Trump’s economy
“There’s a lot of positive indicators for meaningful growth in the highlights here but also some fault lines we need to watch closely,” InUnison VP Diana McMahon said.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
NEW from me: #VALeg localities soon armed with new weapon against derelict buildings www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia localities soon armed with new weapon against derelict buildings
“The purpose of this bill was to send a message that, look, ‘you need to fix it, or we’re going to condemn the building and then tear it down,” Del. Wendell Walker said.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis
Francis was the first ever Pope from the Jesuit order, a group of priests who focus on direct social and humanitarian work, often with a focus on the neediest.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis
Francis was the first ever Pope from the Jesuit order, a group of priests who focus on direct social and humanitarian work, often with a focus on the neediest.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
NEW from me: #VALeg localities soon armed with new weapon against derelict buildings www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia localities soon armed with new weapon against derelict buildings
“The purpose of this bill was to send a message that, look, ‘you need to fix it, or we’re going to condemn the building and then tear it down,” Del. Wendell Walker said.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
NEW from me: Richmond area businesses feel the uncertainty in Trump’s economy www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Richmond area businesses feel the uncertainty in Trump’s economy
“There’s a lot of positive indicators for meaningful growth in the highlights here but also some fault lines we need to watch closely,” InUnison VP Diana McMahon said.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Virginia GOP chair tells me he hopes Trump, Musk spend and campaign in Virginia. @vademocrats.bsky.social chair tells me he hopes they do too.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
NEW from me: ‘I hope they just maul each other;’ Virginia’s 2025 election season gets underway #valeg @vademocrats.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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‘I hope they just maul each other;’ Virginia’s 2025 election season gets underway
Virginians can expect millions in political dollars to be spent on countless political ads on their TV’s, radios and phones between now and election day this November.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Good reporting here. Student paper gets what the bigs have missed. White House is actually threatening to defund all of bostons major hospitals www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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Trump Admin’s $9 Billion Review of Harvard’s Grants Could Hit Boston’s Hospitals Hardest | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Trump administration’s sweeping federal review of nearly $9 billion in multi-year research funding tied to Harvard has sparked uncertainty across the University — but the brunt of the planned cuts...
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
NEW from me: #VALeg looks to expand controversial health system mergers to address rural health crisis www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Virginia lawmakers look to expand controversial health system mergers to address rural health crisis
President Donald Trump's FTC chair argued in a recent letter that similar mergers would “seriously harm competition and consumers.”
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin backs removal of alleged MS-13 gang leader without trial #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Youngkin backs removal of alleged MS-13 gang leader without trial
Youngkin’s comments come as President Donald Trump has sought to remove undocumented people at breakneck pace, often with little or no judicial review.
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Brad Kutner @bradkutner.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
NEW from me: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin backs removal of alleged MS-13 gang leader without trial #VALeg www.wvtf.org/news/2025-04...
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Youngkin backs removal of alleged MS-13 gang leader without trial
Youngkin’s comments come as President Donald Trump has sought to remove undocumented people at breakneck pace, often with little or no judicial review.
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