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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 13, 2024:
Delegates push forward Glenn Youngkin’s arena plan
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Virginia delegates voted to forward a heavily amended plan of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s to create a government authority for a professional sports arena in Alexandria — after a key Democrat denied the plan a hearing in the state Senate.
Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail gains national status
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen and Shaban Athuman
Over 100 people gathered in Fredericksburg’s Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) last week to celebrate a new stop on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
In other news:
- With local funding boost, development team winding up for Diamond District’s first phase (Richmond BizSense)
In case you missed it:
- New Bay Program director takes over at critical time (Bay Journal)
- Virginia was the first state to protect doctors' mental health. Now the effort is going national. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
