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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of June 6, 2024:
State air board adopts federal particulate matter standards
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Fine particulate matter is released from tailpipes and smokestacks, as well as wildfires.
Gov. Youngkin to ditch California electric vehicle standards
Reported by VPM News’ Billy Shields
The Republican governor used an opinion by state Attorney General Jason Miyares as a basis for his decision.
In other news:
- Study: Va. living shorelines boost recreational fishing economic impact (Chesapeake Bay Magazine)
In case you missed it:
- Va.’s first anti-hazing summit held at VCU, hosted by family of freshman who died after frat party (Virginia Mercury)
- Elisha Barnes and Marshall Rabil are keeping tasty, traditional peanuts alive in Suffolk (Style Weekly)
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