This week on The Cardinal: News of Virginia, host Dutchie Jessee sits down with founding editor and columnist Dwayne Yancey to break down a high-stakes stretch in Virginia politics. With a critical April 13 deadline looming, the governor must decide the fate of dozens of bills, choosing to sign, veto, or send them back to the General Assembly. Expect fewer headline-grabbing vetoes and more behind-the-scenes maneuvering as legislation returns for revisions in a same-party power dynamic.

They dig into the issues driving debate across the Commonwealth. Cannabis legalization remains stuck in a gray area, with retail sales still out of reach despite legislative movement. Skill games are back on the table, casino expansion is inching forward, and the long-promised gaming commission is once again delayed. Meanwhile, a major budget standof ...