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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Tuesday, February 22, 2022
New poll finds Virginia voters mixed on Governor’s tax proposals
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen and Sara McCloskey
The Wason Center at Christopher Newport University surveyed more than 700 registered voters on a range of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposals. Although his proposal to repeal the grocery tax is popular, most Virginians appear to want more state spending instead of lighter taxes. Almost sixty percent of those polled say they want to see the surplus money spent on underfunded programs, like education, public safety and social services, rather than cutting taxes.
Coal tar sealants allowed to remain in Virginia after bill is struck down
Reported by VPM News Intern Meghan McIntyre
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates killed legislation that would have given localities the option to ban the use of coal tar sealants. Coal tar-based sealant is a thick black liquid used in many parking lots, driveways and playgrounds as a way to protect underlying asphalt. As the sealant wears overtime, dust containing a toxic chemical called PAH can end up in rivers, streams and be tracked into homes. Despite concerns about health and environmental impacts, critics say a ban on these sealants is not necessary.
In Other News:
Virginia General Assembly split on size of tax cuts – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia State University and HBCUs address pandemic challenges and adaptations – The Progress-Index
Inside the effort to preserve and map Black history in Fauquier County - WAMU
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