VPM Daily Newscast: Dec. 20, 2023
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Dec. 20, 2023:
New state budget could net $50M for Richmond sewers
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is including$500 million for conservation programs in a budget proposal he's set to detail Wednesday. Richmond would be the recipient of one of its largest direct allocations: $50 million for projects to rehabilitate itscombined sewer system.
Virginia scientists outline plan to save collapsing American shad population
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
American shad was once one of the most plentiful and profitable fish on the Atlantic Coast. But the species is now in danger of disappearing from the James River. The nonprofit James River Association calculated this fall that the population has dropped to virtually nothing.
In other news:
- Virginia sends $20 million to space authority to expand launch operations (Virginia Mercury)
- Charlottesville OKs two major apartment developments — against UVa's wishes (The Daily Progress)*
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