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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 8, 2024:
Richmond extends water restoration timeline after setback
Reported by VPM News’ Dave Cantor
A Tuesday evening press release from the City of Richmond indefinitely pushes back the timeline for potable water to again be available to residents.
After reassuring public statements Tuesday morning and afternoon, when officials indicated a city reservoir was refilling, an electrical panel at the water plant failed.
The statement said “the event would extend the restoration process timeline.”
Old and new ambitions at 2025's Virginia General Assembly
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
The conventional wisdom on Capitol Square is that General Assembly sessions in odd-numbered years are less productive: They are shorter — an extendable 30 days instead of 60 — and legislators competing for reelection in the fall are wary of spending political capital ahead of Nov. 4.
Lawmakers are only amending the budget this year: Not passing the changes wouldn’t cause a government shutdown, but it does mean billions of dollars in surplus revenue that can’t make it back to Virginians through spending or tax relief.
But there is still a lot going on. Here’s what VPM News is following (in particular) this legislative session.
P.S.: Please let us know what you think we should follow too at the People’s Agenda.
In other news:
- Here's where to get bottled water in Richmond (The Richmonder)
In case you missed it:
- McEachin will seek another term as Richmond’s top prosecutor (The Richmonder)
