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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Nov. 22, 2023:
Divided priorities, economic unknowns loom over new state budget
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Gov. Glenn Youngkin indicated that the budget he will introduce next month will be planned around the possibility of a mild recession, after meeting with the Governor's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates, or GACRE.
“I believe that we really did settle on an expectation that planning for a mild recession next year, that could have a little bit of downside to it, is OK,” he told reporters after the GACRE meeting.
Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. Are there actually any good deals?
Reported by NPR
Yes, we know it's not Friday yet.
But Black Friday isn't just on Fridays anymore. Retailers begin rolling out deals days — or even weeks — ahead of the big shopping day(s?), enticing customers with offers long beforehand.
That means if you want to score that heavily discounted TV or gaming console, you had better get moving.
In other news:
- Richmond readies for Thanksgiving travel. Here's what to expect. (The Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Fire in Jefferson National Forest no longer poses ‘major threat’ (Cardinal News)
In case you missed it:
- Old chef, new money: Bonny & Read seafood eatery replaces Brasserie Saison (The Daily Progress)*
- New twist in Spotsylvania book battle (The Free-Lance Star)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.