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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 17, 2024:
City council aims to offer benefits to employees in domestic partnerships
Reported by VPM News’ Barry Greene Jr.
Narrisa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, said extending domestic partner benefits to all employees gives the city an opportunity to attract and retain a talented workforce while also embracing inclusivity.
Medical marijuana dispensaries could be headed to the Shenandoah Valley
Reported by WMRA's Randi B. Hagi
Patients in the northwest portion of the state have to travel as far as Washington, D.C., or Richmond if they want to visit a marijuana dispensary. It’s the only health service area out of five across the state that does not have a medical marijuana provider.
In other news:
- Ex-Gov. Bob McDonnell pitching hotel for Virginia Beach Dairy Queen property (The Virginian-Pilot)*
- One enslaved naval officer won his freedom after fighting in the ‘War for Independence’ (Cardinal News)
- Surprise badges, guns and expenses greet new Culpeper County sheriff (NBC Washington)
In case you missed it:
- Richmond judge rules findings into deadly Graduation Day shooting should be released to the public (WTVR)
- Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion (The Roanoke Times)*
- Craig Kent is the highest paid executive in Virginia higher education. But how is his salary determined? (The Daily Progress)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
