VPM Daily Newscast: April 4, 2024

The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.

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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 4, 2024:   

$10M state grant to fund crisis response, mental health initiatives in Henrico

Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German

The county’s investments in alternative care and response strategies were being developed as early as 2019, when Henrico’s Board of Supervisors established the Recovery Roundtable.

Lawmakers, advocates urge Youngkinto approve drug affordability board

Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen

Proponents of the legislation said it’s essential for many Virginians — anda popular policy choice.

In other news:

• Underwater heat waves are a growing problem in the Chesapeake Bay, new research says (WHRO News)

• Ringleader of global monkey torture network, 'The Torture King', is charged in Virginia (BBC)

• Westergard completes Harrisonburg chessman mural (WMRA)

In case you missed it:

• Video visitation expanded for two correctional centers in Virginia (WRIC)

• VDOT announces sites for electric vehicle charging stations (Virginia Mercury)

• Second new SCC judge is sworn in (Virginia Business)*

*This outlet utilizes a paywall.