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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Friday, March 4, 2022
Youngkin administration blocks release of public record requests
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour
Last month, VPM News reported that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office has refused to hand over submissions to the “tip line” he created for parents. Now, the administration is also blocking attempts to see who made public records requests and how they were handled.
Virginia state agencies often fail to provide access for non-English speakers
Reported by WHRO News’ Ryan Murphy
Virginia’s Latino residents have been more likely to catch COVID-19 over the last two years. A state report admits a lack of Spanish-speaking contact tracers and insufficient outreach in Spanish-speaking communities are partly to blame.
Virginia Department of Education to work on heat-related illness guidance for school districts
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
The Virginia Department of Education will have to draw up statewide guidance on heat-related illness this summer due to a bill passed by the General Assembly on Thursday. The guidelines would educate coaches, student athletes and parents on how to recognize and prevent these illnesses. The report will be shared with school districts by August.
In Other News:
Virginia faith groups partner to assist Afghan refugees - VPM
Colonial Heights man stays teaching in Belarus despite unrest – The Progress-Index
Community COVID-19 testing and vaccination centers to close – The Daily Progress
Colonial Heights police chief placed on admin leave 'until further notice’ - The Progress-Index
In Case You Missed It:
Virginia Republicans kill bill giving Indian tribes a role in reviewing development on ancestral lands – The Washington Post
Lawmakers kill measure to let people with criminal records be addiction counselors - VPM
NFL stadium backers promise big payout, but details remain scarce - VPM
New Poll looks at new administration in Virginia – Roanoke College
