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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 18, 2024:
GOP attempts to dislodge clean car standards defeated
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
A handful of bills that would decouple Virginia from California’s vehicle emissions rules were defeated in a Senate committee this week. The regulations are set to take effect before spring.
Huguenot shooting report: Some RPS protocols ignored
Reported by VPM News’ Elliott Robinson and Dave Cantor
Richmond Public Schools initially declined Freedom of Information Act requests from multiple media outlets seeking the report’s release. This week, a judge issued an opinion saying it would need to be shared with the public.
In other news:
- There’s one part of Mayo Island the city didn’t buy. Meet the guy who owns it.(Richmond BizSense)*
- Local governments grapple with public meetings law after Virginia Supreme Court ruling (The Virginian-Pilot)*
- Va. Tech Innovation Campus building opening delayed (Virginia Business)*
In case you missed it:
- Virginia Senate Democrats postpone work on constitutional amendments, kill GOP voting bills (The Associated Press)
- Va. transportation board reverses vote on considering land use in funding decisions (Virginia Mercury)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
