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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 9, 2024:
Richmond’s FY2025 budget amendments include $17M boost for city schools
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
The city’s total contribution to the RPS operating budget sits at $239 million — less than the $246.5 million budgeted by the school division.
Williamsburg, James City County residents split on breaking up joint school district
Reported by WHRO News’ Ryan Murphy
The city and county set up the division in 1955, when Williamsburg was the area's population center.
In other news:
- Report: Richmond eviction filings surpass pre-pandemic highs (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
- Chesterfield is the first jail in the U.S. to use a battery-powered opioid withdrawal treatment (Axios Richmond)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia Dept. of Ed removes private university’s lab school application before committee review (Virginia Mercury)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
