House Races, Diesel Prices, and the State Energy Plan

The Virginia Press Room · Oct 5, 2026 · 36m

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.

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