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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 8, 2024:
Youngkin vetoes abortion-related shield law bills
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
The legislation aimed to protect health-care professionals who dispense services legal in Virginia, including abortions, from criminal extradition to another state, as well as discipline by the commonwealth’s health board.
Budget debate could touch on constitutional issues
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Provisions for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and new taxes on digital goods and services are embedded in the budget, restricting how Gov. Glenn Youngkin can respond.
In other news:
- University of Richmond plans to excavate old graves recently found on campus(Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- Developers mark start of construction for $300M Creighton Court transformation (Richmond BizSense)*
- Endangered right whale died off Virginia coast following collision with ship, NOAA says (The Associated Press)
In case you missed it:
- Winchester woman reflects on the time she spent with Robert Oppenheimer and his family (The Winchester Star)*
- Contraceptive protection push sees Virginia bill as key test (Bloomberg Law)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.