Budget Changes, Consolidated Government, and Redistricting Possibilities episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 35 MIN

Budget Changes, Consolidated Government, and Redistricting Possibilities

from The Virginia Press Room · host VPM & VPAP

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the effort to reduce Virginia's SNAP error rate.  Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering how far Virginia Democrats will go with consolidated government in the upcoming legislative session. Jahd Khalil of VPM News, covering the likely winners and losers of the revenue and budget changes this year. Plus redistricting possibilities, a state energy czar, and Glenn Youngkin's political future. -- 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.

NOW PLAYING

Budget Changes, Consolidated Government, and Redistricting Possibilities

0:00 35:46

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Virginia Press Room?

This episode is 35 minutes long.

When was this The Virginia Press Room episode published?

This episode was published on January 5, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Charlotte Rene Woods of the Virginia Mercury, covering the effort to reduce Virginia's SNAP error rate.  Greg Schneider of the Washington Post, covering how far Virginia...

Can I download this The Virginia Press Room episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!