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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 7, 2024:
Sen. Tim Kaine shares his approach to the health care workforce crisis
Reported by VPM News’ Henry Brannan
Roughly 1 in 4 Virginia hospitals are critically short-staffed, according to federal data.
Dinwiddie prosecutor drops charges for 5 in Otieno death
Reported by VPM News’ Ian M. Stewart
In her nolle prosequi motions, Commonwealth’s Attorney Amanda Mann wrote, "The order in which the defendants are tried is of strategic importance to the Commonwealth."
In other news:
- What to know about the safety of Virginia's bridges (Axios Richmond)
In case you missed it:
- Norfolk program asks for help from ‘otter spotters’ (Bay Journal)
- Hanover supervisor making School Board pick got campaign donations from 3 candidates (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
