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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Feb. 23, 2024:
Virginia school divisions navigate complexity of Confederate flag displays
Reported by VPM News’ Keyris Manzanares
Nicholas Simopoulos — a Richmond-based attorney who practices education law — said school boards act as legislative bodies with the ability to adopt policies.
Hanover County supervisors to consider 13% budget increase
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
Hanover County’s budget is projected to be around $768.9 million. Its increase can be attributed to growth in real estate, personal property and sales taxes.
In other news:
- Homes owned by Black residents in Richmond are valued less (Axios Richmond)
- Bill protecting same-sex marriage in Virginia heads to Youngkin’s desk (Virginia Mercury)
In case you missed it:
- Youngkin among Republican officials at annual anti-abortion demonstration (The Associated Press)
- Virginia Beach will vote in May on whether to allow collective bargaining of city employees (The Virginian-Pilot)*
- Rural roads bill advances to governor’s desk (LoudounNow)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
