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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Has abortion always been a polarizing topic in Virginia?
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
The issue of abortion today is politically polarized, but it wasn’t always that way. Before Roe v. Wade, an historian from the University of West Georgia says there was political support from both Republicans and Democrats to legalize certain abortions. In fact, that’s what happened in Virginia, where state lawmakers legalized abortion in 1970 for a handful of scenarios.
Upwards of 400,000 Virginians could soon lose Medicaid coverage
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour
With the pandemic health emergency set to expire in the coming months, officials in Virginia are preparing for a major review of who receives Medicaid. State officials told lawmakers Tuesday that they estimate between 280,000 and 400,000 Virginians could lose coverage.
Stakeholders concerned about extra costs for Dominion Energy customers
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
State regulators are reviewing Dominion Energy’s proposal for its long-touted Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, and several stakeholders are concerned ratepayers could be left footing a larger-than-expected bill because of additional costs for the project. Dominion representatives say any change to customers’ bills would have to be approved by regulators.
In Other News:
Virginia lawmakers dodge questions on whether budget might include new policy on skill games – Virginia Mercury
New historical marker commemorating desegregation case Swanson v. UVA - CBS19
Value of used cars impacting personal property taxes – VPM News
Crewe woman charged with interfering with police aircraft by temporarily blinding pilot with laser pointer - Richmond Times-Dispatch
In Case You Missed It:
As Students Struggle with Cost of Living, VCU Votes to Increase Tuition – VPM News
GRTC will be able to fund to zero-fare initiative in the upcoming year – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Last graduating class to receive diplomas from John Tyler say they are glad for the name change – The Progress-Index
