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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 2, 2024:
Hanover schools chief prioritizes staffing, wages in budget proposal
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
The school division’s operating fund is expected to increase around 4.8% from $233 million to $245 million starting July 1.
Racial justice fund launches Black homeownership program in Richmond
Reported by VPM News’ Barry Greene Jr.
A group of Black-led giving circles and nonprofits is working to narrow the racial homeownership gap in Richmond.
In other news:
- VEA terminates its labor lobbyist, who sues the organization (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Youngkin administration unveils new platform to track state permits (Virginia Mercury)
- Bill to fully eliminate car tax dies, as assembly waits on governor (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
In case you missed it:
- After years of struggling, Charlottesville hires enough school bus drivers to wipe out its waitlist (Charlottesville Tomorrow)
- Virginia’s historic markers largely ignored Black history for decades. That’s finally changing. (Cardinal News)
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