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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 17, 2024:
Henrico to dedicate data center revenue to affordable housing fund
Reported by VPM News’ Lyndon German
The county will contribute an estimated $60 million to its first housing trust.
Suffolk to transfer 71 acres of land to Nansemond Indian Nation, settling years of debate
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
The decision settles years of back-and-forth between the city and tribe over the future of Mattanock Town, which is already home to the tribe’s headquarters and annual powwow celebration.
In other news:
- Earned sentence credit expansions, new parole board operations to take effect this year(Virginia Mercury)
- The most diverse high school in Virginia is Tucker in Henrico (Axios Richmond)
In case you missed it:
- Will Youngkin appoint a DEI director, as the state budget directs? (Virginia Mercury)
- Jim Ryan defends decision as UVa faculty votes for independent, external review of what happened May 4 (The Daily Progress)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
