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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of March 1, 2024:
Henrico approves ban on firearms in government buildings
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
County staff have reported a number of recent instances when they’ve felt uncomfortable as a result of people carrying firearms at Henrico facilities.
Families fight new caregiver regulations that restrict ability to care for children, spouses
Reported by VPM News’ Henry Brannan
Some say the regulations make it “impossible” for them to be reimbursed for the care they provide.
In other news:
- Legislation allowing recreational marijuana sales heads to Youngkin (The Associated Press)
- How Virginia scrapped its ban on personal use of campaign funds (Virginia Mercury)
- Judge calls for Hild to pay $46M in restitution (Richmond BizSense)*
In case you missed it:
- Charlottesville police, community leaders discuss what's behind recent gun violence (The Daily Progress)*
- Amtrak’s Staples Mill Road station is busiest in the Southeast (Henrico Citizen)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
