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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 17, 2024:
State budget deal uncertain ahead of reconvened session
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Lawmakers will consider Gov. Youngkin'sactions on legislation, after he amended 116 bills and vetoed a record 153 others. They’ll also consider his 242 recommendations on thebudget.
Richmond sets youth curfew amid spate of gun violence
Reported by VPM News’ Meghin Moore and Dawnthea M. Price Lisco
More than 160 minors have been shot in the city since 2019, Richmond Public Schools superintendent Jason Kamras said.
In other news:
- And then there was one doctor in Rappahannock County (Rappahannock News)
- Richmond budgeting $3M for Coliseum demo amid stagnant City Center project (Richmond BizSense)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia’s lab school committee speeds approval process (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Montpelier Foundation casts doubt on claims museum fire didn't damage artifacts (The Daily Progress)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.