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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of June 19, 2024:
5th District GOP primary too close to call Tuesday night
Reported by VPM News
By approximately 11:45 p.m., state Sen. John McGuire had announced his victory over incumbent Rep. Bob Good. The reality may be more complicated.
Virginia Senate punts on addressing VMSDEP changes
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
The chamber convened Tuesday to take up changes and programmatic cuts to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program — but left without taking any action.
In other news:
- Damage to Black cemeteries tied to data center construction prompts investigation (Prince William Times)*
- Loose cows found in Shadwell. Owner missing. (The Daily Progress)*
- Hanover considers ending membership with Virginia School Boards Association (Richmond Times Dispatch)*
In case you missed it:
- Richmond loves its cars more than almost any other U.S. city (Axios Richmond)
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
