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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of April 26, 2024:
General Assembly updates relationships with federal Virginia Indian tribes
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Two bills passed by the General Assembly this year will affect the commonwealth’s relationship with Native American tribes, after yearslong policy delays.
Arena proposal that caused so much fuss likely just a ‘bargaining chip’
Reported by VCU Capital News Service’s Olivia Dileo
Virginia remains one of at least 20 states without a major league sports team after a recent multibillion-dollar deal collapsed.
In other news:
- Rao: VCU Health wants to end $56 million payment to Richmond (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
In case you missed it:
- $520 million in construction at Norfolk Naval Shipyard aims to meet needs of high-tech warships (The Virginian-Pilot)*
- Henrico secures some funding, seeks more for Short Pump traffic improvements (Richmond BizSense)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.