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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of June 17, 2024:
VMSDEP explained: What it is and why the General Assembly is meeting
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
The 94-year-old program is at the core of a budget hurdle. But what does it do?
Mountain Valley Pipeline begins pumping natural gas
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
The 303.5-mile-long natural gas pipeline began transporting natural gas from shale fields in the Appalachian basin to Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on Friday. It was completed this month after a decade of development.
In other news:
- State may not be able to identify cause of Lake Anna illnesses (The Free Lance–Star)*
- Norfolk judge rejects police Flock camera evidence without warrant (The Virginian-Pilot)*
- Bristol Casino reports second highest revenue month since opening (Bristol Herald-Courier)*
In case you missed it:
- Thousands of children were tested for lead with faulty devices (Virginia Mercury)
- More centuries-old bottles of fruit found at George Washington’s home (The Washington Post)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
