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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 16, 2024:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks state budget plans
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Jahd Khalil spoke with Youngkin late last week about how he built his latest budget proposal and what comes after.
Youngkin adds more ratepayer protection to nuclear SMR bills
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office made some changes to the bills that supporters say would protect electric ratepayers against major bill impacts. Opponents of the measures maintain the bills have ratepayers fronting the risk of an unproven technology.
In other news:
- Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes possible through Wednesday (The Associated Press)
- Unleash America was supposed to be about supporting Va. candidates. But the money didn't go there. (The News Leader)*
In case you missed it:
- UVa had 'urgent' meeting with commonwealth's attorney before withholding shooting report (The Daily Progress)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.