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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 8, 2024:
House bills seek to address concerns at state psychiatric hospitals
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Virginia’s state psychiatric hospitals regularly fill 95% or more of their beds, according to a 2023 study by the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission.
Lawsuit over Virginia’s departure from RGGI can continue, court rules
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
Through the program, the commonwealth has earned more than $827 million, which has been used to fund local energy efficiency and flood preparedness programs.
In other news:
- Former Virginia lawmakers David Toscano, Bill Howell talk partisanship and pizza at UVA (The Daily Progress)*
- Meals tax law changes get mixed response from legislators (Richmond BizSense)*
- A radical plan to save a rural oasis in Loudoun: Don’t pave the roads (The Washington Post)*
In case you missed it:
- Richmond removes staff directory from website. Council members ask why. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Lies, homicides, a getaway plan: Gripping details emerge in case of Virginia cop who catfished Riverside teen (Los Angeles Times)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
