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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 15, 2024:
Virginia crime commission to review cases of former lab employee
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
It’s estimated that about 100 people are still incarcerated from cases Mary Jane Burton worked on during the 1970s and ’80s, though that number could change as the case reviews progress.
60 years ago, Gen. MacArthur was laid to rest in Norfolk
Reported by WHRO News’ Barry Graham
Gen. Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but he had deep family ties to Norfolk, according to MacArthur Memorial archivist James Zobel.
In other news:
- Rep. Don Beyer wanted to understand AI, so he enrolled at George Mason (The Associated Press)
- Utility benefit assistance program isn’t reaching enough Virginians, state report says (Virginia Mercury)
- With its land up for sale, Legend Brewing in talks to sell recipes and other assets (Richmond BizSense)*
In case you missed it:
- Katie Gorka to chair Fairfax GOP committee (VA Scope)
- New FEMA certification means Henrico property owners will save on flood insurance (Henrico Citizen)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.