In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

• Charlotte Rene Woods of Virginia Mercury, with the latest on the proposed amendments to Virginia's Constitution
• Cameron Thompson of WTVR, covering Governor Youngkin's State of the Commonwealth address
• Patrick Larsen of VPM News, who talks about the latest efforts to regulate data centers in the state

Plus the fallout from Richmond's water crisis, invasive species legislation, and the future of maternal health in the state.

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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.