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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 31, 2024:
Legacy admission ban bills pass through General Assembly
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Virginia legislation barring public universities from giving preferential treatment to children of alumni or donors when making admissions decisions has sailed through both chambers.
2024 Point in Time count shines light on extent of Shenandoah Valley housing crisis
Reported by VPM News’ Henry Brannan
The basic count includes people in emergency shelters, transitional housing and safe havens, as well as people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in places like encampments.
In other news:
- Mysterious departures from Monticello cast doubt on its 'future direction' (The Daily Progress)*
In case you missed it:
- Virginia bills aim to crack down on squatters, illegal activity in vacant buildings(Virginian-Pilot)*
- Suspect charged in killing of Hollywood Cemetery buck (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Virginia Senate passes bill to let localities increase sales tax to pay for school construction (Virginia Mercury)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
