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VCU provost sends racial literacy syllabi to VDOE, Youngkin admin
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Faculty and students want clarity about the timeline of this delayed course requirement.
Rosie's Gaming Emporium — in Hampton — moves to 24/7 operations
Reported by WHRO News’ Laura Philion
Colonial Downs, which owns the gambling parlor, also plans to expand hours in Dumfries and Richmond.
In other news:
- Animal welfare officials halted repeat C-sections on baboons at Eastern Virginia Medical School (Virginia Mercury)
- In proposed $1.25B operating budget, Henrico’s Vithoulkas makes push to fill employee vacancies (Henrico Citizen)
In case you missed it:
- AdvanSix Troubled Hopewell plant seeks confidential pollution permit (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- A new surge in power use is threatening US climate goals (The New York Times)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
