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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, April 27, 2022
State lawmakers to vote on Governor’s changes to legislation
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour
Lawmakers are heading back to the state Capitol today to consider Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes and changes to legislation, but they won’t be taking up the state’s two year-budget. A small group in the General Assembly is still negotiating a deal. Youngkin also wants to create new crimes for marijuana possession. Democrats in Virginia’s Senate are threatening to reject the amendments to state cannabis laws.
Admissions process at governor’s school continues, amid court proceedings
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing a Northern Virginia governor’s school to continue selecting students for its incoming class. This week, the court denied a request to stop the admissions process for the time being. Litigation surrounding Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s admissions policy is still ongoing.
In Other News:
Truck crash covers interstate with corn debris – The Daily Progress
Did Jason Miyares’ office sign a plea deal with sheriff’s deputy convicted of sex crime? - VPM
D.C., Virginia Attorneys General Launch Separate Probes Into Washington Commanders – WAMU / DCist
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A promising future for Virginia's professional artists – VPM News Focal Point
Scott challenges Filler-Corn for Dem leadership – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Huguely faces civil trial in death of UVA lacrosse player Yeardley Love – CBS6
Syphilis cases on the rise in Virginia – Virginia Mercury
