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House Races, Diesel Prices, and the State Energy Plan

Oct 5, 2026 · 36m

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In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Virginia Press Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Michael Pope is joined by: Michael Martz of the Richmond Times-Dispatch⁠, covering three Virginia House races appearing to shift in favor of Democrats. Patrick Larsen of VPM News, covering the details of Governor Spanberger's newly-unveiled state energy plan. Anna Bryson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, covering ⁠how high diesel prices are hitting Virginia's school districts. Plus the cost of living, high-speed rail, and the proposed Triumphal Arch. ⁠⁠⁠Please fill out our listener survey here.⁠⁠ -- The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important…