VPM Daily Newscast: April 9, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 9, 2024:
Glenn Youngkin issues 200-plus budget proposal amendments
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
The governor’s updated proposal reportedly has $64 billion in general fund spending.
Housing Richmond’s unhoused veterans
Reported by VPM News’ Phil Liles and Kelley Libby
Morning Edition host Phil Liles recently spoke with Fletcher Johnson, director of donor and community engagement at Liberation Veteran Services, about the experiences of veterans seeking permanent housing.
In other news:
- Henrico schools’ Spanish immersion program shows gains for student attendance, academic success (Henrico Citizen)*
- Missy Elliott announces first headlining tour (The Associated Press)
In case you missed it:
- Wave of defense tactics aim to save eastern hemlocks (Bay Journal)
- If we want AI to work fairly, we all need to get involved, UVa data science expert says (Cardinal News)
- VCU students protest Youngkin’s request to review racial literacy course (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
