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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Youngkin condemns state health commissioner’s statements regarding racism in public health
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
Gov. Glenn Youngkin once again condemned comments made by Virginia Health Commissioner Colin Greene. During a recent interview with The Washington Post, Greene was dismissive of the relationship between racism and public health — contradicting a growing field of research on the subject. When asked by reporters yesterday about his plans for Greene, Youngkin said the commissioner is still employed, for now.
State budget devotes $100 million toward new lab schools
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Youngkin’s proposal to extend lab-school eligibility from just four-year public universities to include community colleges, and certain private institutions. But this funding won’t be doled out overnight. That’s according to a spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Education who says the application for funds must be updated first.
Missing 2,000-pound anchor found
Reported by WHRO News’ Katharine Hafner
A 19th-century anchor was stolen from the Poquoson Museum in September. Just last week, police found and recovered it from the backyard of a house nearby. Poquoson police say they'll release more information "once charges are obtained and warrants are served."
In Other News:
Youngkin appointee disparaged people online, made sexual reference about vice president - Richmond Times-Dispatch
A 2,000-pound anchor was stolen from a Peninsula museum. Then it was found buried in someone’s back yard - The Virginian-Pilot
‘Punched, kicked, spit on’: Va. health care workers say they face more violence since pandemic – Virginia Mercury
In Case You Missed It:
Researchers work to honor enslaved coal miners of Chesterfield – VPM News
Dan Snyder's plane, yacht arrive in Cannes as attorney pushes back against Congressional committee – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia public health chief expresses ‘regret’ in disrespecting staff – The Washington Post
