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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Following 2022 session, future legislation expected to enable LGBTQ+ discrimination
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
A number of bills introduced this year attempted to roll back protections for LGBTQ+ Virginians. But those measures didn’t make it through the Virginia General Assembly and won’t become law with a slate of other bills that take effect on July 1.
How can communities stop drivers from speeding? A Virginia Tech expert suggests designing “self-explaining roads”
Reported by VPM News’ Ian Stewart
So far this year, Virginia is seeing a 25-percent increase in traffic related deaths compared to 2021. According to the National Safety Council, many of these deaths were caused by speeding. Experts say designing roads with traffic calming measures can help change driver behavior and reduce speeding.
Virginia group to tighten restrictions to preserve declining blue crab population
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission met Tuesday to decide what to do about the issue. State officials have been talking with colleagues in Maryland, which also approved blue crab rule changes this week.
In Other News:
Federal lawmakers aim to crack down on ‘dark patterns’ that trick users online – Virginia Mercury
Richmond City Council delays action on measure to allow city workers to unionize – Richmond Times-Dispatch
Hackworth to patron life at conception bill – Southwest Times
Jefferson Madison Regional Library board can't change name on its own – The Daily Progress
In Case You Missed It:
PolitiFact VA: Black Virginians are disproportionately killed in gun homicides - VPM News
50 years later: Is Richmond and its floodwall ready for another Agnes? - Richmond Times-Dispatch
New sleep guidelines aim to reduce SIDS – The Daily Progress
No further bird flu spread in Virginia, but danger hasn’t passed, says state vet – Virginia Mercury
