The new federal stimulus package, the partial smoking ban approved in the General Assembly after 400 years of tobacco farming in Virginia, transportation in Hampton Roads, SPSA, and all things political.  This week our editorial round table members talk about the issues that matter.  Daily Press reporter Kimball Payne joins us from Richmond covering the General Assembly, and in studio, political bloggers Vivian Paige and Brian Kirwin, along with Virginian-Pilot editorial writer Don Luzzatto share their thoughts.  

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Norfolk's Main Library is going through a major move right now downtown.  What will it offer once the dust has settled and the paint is dry?  How are Hampton Roads' libraries handling the online revolution when it comes to research?  We'll explore the local library issue in-depth.  Join host Cathy Lewis for “What Matters” on WHRO-TV 15/digital 15.1.

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Back in November, he unseated Virginia Beach's longest serving mayor.  The honorable Will Sessoms joins us for his first in-depth interview in Hampton Roads on his new role as the resort city's top elected official.  Join host Cathy Lewis as she goes one-on-one with Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms on a special edition of “What Matters."

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Two major projects, two cities.  The Virginia Beach Town Center is ready to grow, again.  We’ll take a look at the next phase in building the resort city’s “downtown.”  In Norfolk, “The Tide” construction is rolling along to bring light rail to Hampton Roads.  Will Virginia Beach latch on to the idea?  The President and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit, Michael Townes, joins us along with city leaders from Virginia Beach and Norfolk.  Join host Cathy Lewis as we take a look at where both projects are headed.  

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