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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Next steps remain unclear for State Board of Education vacancies
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
The GOP-controlled House of Delegates has failed to confirm 11 Northam appointees to various state boards, including 3 members of the State Board of Education. One of those members was the only active K-12 teacher serving on the expert panel responsible for setting statewide education policy. The Youngkin administration did not respond to questions about why Swann and others were not recommended for confirmation. It’s also unclear how and when Gov. Glenn Youngkin plans to fill the vacancies.
Some Democrats look to scale back overtime law they passed last year
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour.
Last year, House Democrats cheered the passage of a bill that backers said would make it easier for employees who were denied their overtime wages to get relief in court. This year, the bill’s sponsor and a handful of other Democrats are joining Republicans in voting to scale back some of those rules.
In Other News:
Equitrans says it’s still committed to Mountain Valley Pipeline but completion date uncertain – Virginia Mercury
Richmond restaurants offer free meals and fundraisers for Fox Elementary students this week – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Petersburg residents are stewards of Little Free Libraries – The Progress-Index
In C ase You Missed It:
House budget committee asks Va. colleges to raise tuition no more than 3% – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Coal tar sealants allowed to remain in Virginia after bill is struck down - VPM
New poll finds Virginia voters mixed on Governor’s tax proposals - VPM
Inside the effort to preserve and map Black history in Fauquier County - WAMU
