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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of July 2, 2024:
New laws expand solar access for Virginians
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Dominion Energy’s shared solar program will expand and state regulators will start work on establishing a similar option for Appalachian Power Company customers
These new Virginia laws are now in effect
Reported by VPM News’ Meghin Moore
A new fiscal year means there are new laws in effect in the commonwealth, including a ban on child marriage, increased bathroom access for people with inflammatory bowel disease and a ban on cat declawing.
In other news:
- Youngkin peppers university boards with GOP power players (Virginia Business)
- Richmond spokesperson Petula Burks resigns (VPM News)
- Million-dollar townhomes now planned for Tobacco Row site once pitched for apartments (Richmond BizSense)*
In case you missed it:
- Losing candidate in Lynchburg Republican primary for council files suit to invalidate election (Cardinal News)
- Commission on Presidential Debates officially cancels October event at VSU (The Progress-Index)*
- Goldman will not prolong stadium lawsuit against Richmond (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
