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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of May 31, 2024:
Former President Trump is found guilty in historic New York criminal case
Reported by NPR’s Ximena Bustillo and Andrea Bernstein
This is the first time a former or sitting U.S. president has been convicted of criminal charges.
Click here to read more about the 34 separate felony counts.
State budget provides $4.9M to tackle invasive species
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
The recently approved two-year state budget sets aside funding to support invasive species management throughout the commonwealth, as well as staffing at several state agencies.
In other news:
- Former Northern Va. economic official sentenced in embezzlement case (Washington Post)*
- Charge against Colonial Williamsburg CEO reduced to $500 fine in crash that seriously hurt William & Mary student (Virginian-Pilot)*
In case you missed it:
- Petersburg payroll error cost school division $140,000: 'That is a significant amount of money' (WTVR)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
